According to rumors and a compelling casting call for an unannounced AAA game, one of gaming’s most speculated next installments for the God of War franchise may be breaking new ground.
DanielRPK, a reputable insider and leaker, reported, "Sony is casting Middle Eastern actors for an unknown AAA game, which is likely to be the next God of War that explores Egyptian mythology…” The news surfaced just yesterday, and the internet is already buzzing with speculation about what Sony has in store for Kratos’ story.
If Kratos does venture into the sand-swept lands of Egypt, what can we expect from this new chapter? Let’s speculate.
It Won’t Be Kratos
God of War: Ragnarok and its accompanying Valhalla DLC made it abundantly clear that Kratos has finally reached retirement age. That means his era of murderous god-killing and mashing the Circle button is over. Spoiler Alert: Now that he’s found a new purpose in restoring peace to the Norse lands, it’s safe to assume we won’t see him leading the charge in the next installment of the God of War saga.
My guess? The torch will pass to Atreus and Angrboda.
This shift would mark one of the most significant changes in God of War history — a bold move to reboot the series with a younger, more volatile protagonist with Atreus or Angrboda. At the end of Ragnarok, we saw that Atreus (or Loki) still has unfinished business regarding his Giant kin. Sony Santa Monica teased this moment as a setup for a new project and an allegory for Kratos finally moving on — letting go as his son heads off to “college.”
Atreus and Angrboda’s story was left hanging as Ragnarok’s closing scenes shifted focus to Kratos and Freya’s plans for the future.
Egypt Was Always in the Cards
While all of this remains speculative, an Egyptian setting seems like a logical next step for the series. After all, rumors of an Atreus spin-off have circulated before — perhaps this is it. Or maybe those whispers were about the canceled God of War live service game I mentioned in my previous piece.
Regardless, Egyptian mythology has long been hinted at throughout the series. An Egyptian mural in Tyr’s vault in God of War (2018) teased the possibility of venturing south. Even Mimir had something to say about the gods and goddesses of Egypt, most notably Ra.
In the Valhalla DLC, we saw the real Tyr wielding the Egyptian weapon Khopesh, a sickle-shaped sword historically associated with Egyptian pharaohs. This inclusion wasn’t random but a clear and deliberate nod to where the series might go next.
Tyr also showcased other weapons from various mythologies, such as the Japanese katana and the Aztec macuahuitl, hinting at a broader exploration of myths in the future.
Egyptian mythology, however, feels like the front-runner for the next chapter.
A Long-Time Dream
To add more intrigue, during the 2019 Raising Kratos documentary for God of War (2018), creator Cory Barlog revealed that his initial pitch for the series was Kratos wandering through the deserts of Egypt.
Egyptian mythology has always been a possibility, and now, with these rumors gaining traction, we may finally see this long-forgotten vision brought to life.
Of course, until Sony confirms anything, all of this should be taken with a pinch of salt. However, the casting call does open a floodgate of possibilities.
Personally, I’m eager to see where the series might go next, especially as we uncover more about Atreus’ “Giant-hunting” arc.
God of War (2018) and Ragnarök were monumental achievements that defined the PlayStation 4 era. They transformed Kratos from a war-hungry, rage-fueled god-killer into a deeply complex, responsibility-driven father.
This character arc served as a masterclass in storytelling, clearly written personally by the director for the series’ growing fans. If the series moves forward without him as the protagonist, his absence will undoubtedly be felt.
Still, if the next God of War game does shift to Egypt with Atreus as the lead, here’s hoping we get a cameo from Kratos — wielding his iconic Blades of Chaos and Leviathan Axe. That would undoubtedly send fans (or maybe just me) into a frenzy.