New God of War game will be a Greek side story instead of remaster, suggests insider

The God of War 20th Anniversary has disappointed some Kratos fans. Many players had expected an announcement of a remaster of the Greek-era games. Journalist Jeff Grubb, a reliable source of information on the franchise, now predicts a new God of War game set in Greece. While short on details, Grubb expects the project to expand on the compelling saga with a side story.

PS5 gamers have been eager for a new method to play God of War, God of War 2, and God of War Ascension. The only way to experience these titles is through cloud streaming, which requires a PlayStation Plus Premium Subscription. Posting on BlueSky, Grubb explained that his sources never discussed a God of War remaster. Instead, the Santa Monica Studio developers intend to put a fresh spin on the series before the end of the year.

Unsurprisingly, Grubb's latest report has already spawned speculation. One popular Reddit theory is that the side story will bridge the most recent Norse mythology titles to a new gameplay arc. Egypt seems the most likely target for a new God of War game. Sure enough, January rumors discussed Sony casting Middle Eastern actors for an AAA title. In his update, Grubb lowered expectations for the next part of the God of War franchise to arrive in the next year or two.

Santa Monica Studio didn't leave fans without any content for the 20th Anniversary. A God of War Ragnarok update added in-game items based on the earlier Greek-based titles. These latest rumors suggest that the developers will continue to explore new narratives in this setting.