Why God of War's Next Sagas Will Likely Be Fleeting

Highlights

God of War’s exploration of Norse mythology has been thrilling, but it seems Kratos may not stay in this realm for long.
Valhalla DLC hints at potential future realms for Kratos to explore, possibly leading to shorter stays in each pantheon.
Santa Monica may focus on showcasing different mythologies in future games, with each realm potentially only getting one game.

The God of War franchise has been exploring the Norse realm since the series had its reboot back in 2018, and as the story of Kratos and Atreus continues to grow, it seems as though exploration through new realms is inevitable. God of War‘s venture into Norse mythology was an exciting change of pace for the games, and whatever mythology Santa Monica chooses to showcase next may only be visited briefly.

The beginning of God of War focused heavily on the Ancient Greek pantheon and its mythology, with the first seven games involving Kratos and his quest against the Greek gods. God of War‘s jump to a new pantheon set within the Norse realm was a fantastic change for the games, but it seems like Kratos’ time in this world is already beginning to come to an end, and this may start a trend for future chapters in his story.

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God of War’s Next Adventure May Be Short-Lived

The ending of Ragnarok saw Kratos and Atreus part ways as both begin new journeys in their lives. With the release of Ragnarok‘s free Valhalla DLC shedding light on where Kratos is in his life following the events of Ragnarok, it’s clear that he is ready to move onto even bigger challenges thanks to how much he’s grown. With Valhalla’s fights with Tyr teasing potential realms for Kratos to explore in the future, it leaves some questions about how long the franchise can realistically spend in these worlds.

Valhalla Hints At Future Realms

Players fight Tyr a total of four times in the Valhalla DLC, and each time introduces a new weapon wielded by the Norse god. In addition to his Norse weapon, Tyr faces Kratos using weapons from Aztec, Egyptian, and Japanese history. If these weapons are teasing what Santa Monica has planned for future God of War games, then it’s unlikely that the franchise will be spending a lot of time within these realms.

If theories are correct, and Kratos is getting ready to leave the Norse realm, then that means the franchise only spent two games and a DLC exploring that world. That isn’t much time compared to the handful from God of War‘s Greek era. Valhalla sets up some potential storylines that could still be explored within the confines of the Norse realm, but if the franchise ventures off into unexplored territory, then Santa Monica will likely make this a new pattern for the series.

Exploring As Many Worlds As Possible

Although it would be disappointing to completely leave God of War‘s Norse realm behind, it also makes sense for Santa Monica to want to branch out and showcase other pantheons. However, if Tyr’s weapons are actual indications of which realms the franchise is aiming for, then future storylines may be boiled down to just one single game set within each realm.

The development time between games is growing longer due to the amount of work it takes to create these projects and if Santa Monica wants to write narratives based on these realms in a realistic amount of time, then one game centered around each of these worlds may be all players get.

The future of God of War may be a mystery at this moment, but it wouldn’t be surprising if upcoming chapters in the series only spent one game in each new realm that Kratos and Atreus venture into. This brings up some concerns about being able to properly dive into the myths and legends found in the pantheons of each new realm, yet it could also offer an exciting glimpse into some great mythology from all around the world in a digestible means.