This article contains spoilers forGod of War(2018) andGod of War Ragnarok(2022).
In 2017,God of Waranimation director Bruno Velasquez implied that every mythology exists at the same time in the in-game universe, just like how all of the real world’s myths exist together. Shortly after, Velasquez implied that even the Abrahamic religions exist in-game, sharing a screenshot fromGod of War 2of Kratos in front of a mural of the Three Wise Men from the Bible. It was a clever way to open up the PlayStation’s landmark franchise to endless possibilities. Whether or not Kratos is a part of these future adventures is an open question, but one thing is certain: players are hungry for moreGod of War.
The franchise turned 20 this year, and with the conclusion ofRagnarokand the advent of aGod of WarAmazon TV series, fan theories are churning about whereGod of Warwill next embark. The inclusion of objects and symbols of yet-unseen mythologies inGod of War(2018) andGod of War Ragnarok(2022) have provided plenty of fodder for these fan theories. There are a handful of settings that were teased in the games and could provide epic adventures for Kratos and Atreus for years to come. In a perfect world, they would go on these adventures together and make some new allies along the way in their ultimate quest to kill the gods.
Future Settings Teased in God of War and God of War Ragnarok
Celtic/Arthurian Mythology
Celtic mythology shares many similarities to the Arthurian Legends, the major difference being that Arthur is typically viewed through a Christian lens. InGod of War, several references to Celtic myths spring up. One is the Triskele, a three-pronged symbol of spirals with similarities to Norse mythology. Another is thatMimir directly references the Celtic mythswhen he opines about his past. He tells Kratos about his time on the mythical island of Avalon, home of the faeries, including Oberon and Titania, best known from Shakespeare’sA Midsummer Night’s Dream. Mimir states that he used to go by the names “Puck” and “Robin of the Goodfellows”. This would also help explain why Mimir speaks with a distinct Scottish accent.
Ancient Egyptian Mythology
One of the most prevalent fan theories is that the nextGod of Warwill take place in Ancient Egypt. Several references to the myths appear inGod of WarandGod of War Ragnarok. A tapestry inGod of Wardepicts the Great Pyramids, and another depicts the Eye of Ra; an ankh appears as a bonus discoverable inGod of War Ragnarok. Notably, a prequel comic, titledGod of War: Fallen God, shows Kratos in a desert region with several indirect references to Ancient Egypt. Last but certainly not least, the early concept art ofGod of War(2018) depicts Kratos and Atreus battling against Ancient Egyptian myths. This all suggests that Ancient Egypt is heavy on the minds of the developers.
Japanese (AKA Shinto) Mythology
The same mural that depicts Tyr’s travels in Ancient Egypt also depicts two figures standing beside a torii gate with a kanji symbol on it. Another mural of Tyr shows the Japanese Tomoe, a symbol sometimes associated with the Shinto God of War and Archery. Most notably, in thefight against Tyr inGod of War Ragnarok: Valhalla, Tyr uses a nodachi – a samurai sword – against Kratos, physically confirming his travels to the region.
Mayan/Mesoamerican Mythology
On that same tapestry depicting Tyr’s travels to Ancient Egypt and Japan is an image of the stepped pyramids of Mesoamerica. This is not the only reference to the Mayan myths. Much like with the Shinto references, Tyr also uses the macuahuitl – the obsidian-toothed clubs of the Mayans – in his fight against Kratos. Not to be overlooked,God of Wargame designer Cory Barlog once stated outright that futureGod of Wartitles could tackle the Mayan myths. This all but confirms that there is a spot for the Mayans in the future of the series.
