With next God of War mythology is a subject of tense debate among fans, but the series doesn't actually need to choose just one.
Even before the release of 2018's God of War, fans have been speculating that Kratos will eventually find himself in the world of Egyptian mythology. The gods and myths of Ancient Egypt are incredibly iconic and colorful, with concepts like The Duat and the fused god Amun-Ra fitting perfectly into a future God of War adventure. 2018's God of War even s the idea of a future in Egypt through various references to the desert land and its myths. Other systems of belief like Japanese, Celtic and Mayan mythology are also referenced, however, creating uncertainty about the franchise's next destination. Asking fans to choose between Egypt or Mayans in God of War would simply be cruel, so the best course of action would be to deliver multiple mythologies at once.
God of War Can Fit Multiple Myths Into One Game
Instead of moving into another singular mythology after God of War Ragnarok, the series would be wise to let players explore multiple myths in a single game. Just as players move through the Nine Realms of Norse myth in 2018's God of War, Kratos and Atreus could travel between different parts of the world controlled by different pantheons of beings. The sands of Egypt could be filled with monsters like griffins and sphinxes, and then traveling into the world of Japanese myth would see Kratos and Atreus face off against yokai spirits instead. While many details about the God of War Ragnarok story and its ending are still unknown, traveling to different worlds could be Kratos' way of ensuring that the bloody history of the Greek and Norse gods never repeats itself.
While exploring multiple mythologies in a single God of War game would be fascinating, it would be even more exciting to see how these various realms intersect. Different beings could battle over their shared spheres of influence, and Kratos could arrive to end or perpetuate these conflicts. For example, the Mayan sun god Kinich Ahau and the Celtic sun god Lugh could clash over who rules their shared celestial territory. Monsters from one mythology could be found lost in other lands, leading to three-way battles between Kratos and different factions of creatures.
Seeing a God of War Ragnarok sequel in Egyptian mythology would be incredibly exciting, but the long-running franchise must innovate to stay fresh and original. The Greek and Norse eras both focused on adapting a single mythology, so the series' next saga can go bigger by letting Kratos jump between a number of lands and legends. God of War Ragnarok will introduce Tyr, who is known for visiting many mythologies throughout his life, which may be a hint that the God of War series is heading in that direction.
