Other God of War a lot of players think lately. Developer Santa Monica Studio has been really tight-lipped about what the team is planning next, but leaks and rumors are making some bold claims about it. God of Warfuture. Rumors about the Egyptian God of War game or an Atreus spin-off has been around for a long time, but some of the latest leaks have actually pointed to a potential Faye-centric chapter.
Kratos' late wife may not be present in the main story of the Norse saga, but she is a crucial piece of the puzzle of the overall narrative. She was shown in flashbacks, but the character was never playable. But that can all change. The last few months have been full of Faye God of War gameplay rumors and point to a game that has the potential to be a fascinating new story for the series.
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A rumored Faye-led God of War game could shake up the formula of the franchise
Before we go any further, it's important to note that almost all of these leaks and rumors come from various sources across social media. Some are known leaks, like NateTheHate, while other rumors were started based on LinkedIn profiles of Santa Monica Studio developers. Although a lot of people are discussing a possible new one God of War game, everything reported in these leaks should be taken with a grain of salt.
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Faye could bring even more action
Each God of War the game is already pretty action-packed, but one of the most interesting details in these leaks is the claim that Faye's story will be even more action-oriented. According to NateTheHate, the game's combat could even be inspired Devil May Cry. This could be a really exciting matchup if true. God of WarThe Norse saga made it clear that Faye is really powerful, but players didn't get to experience her power first hand.
Faye, Tyr and Merlin walk into the bar…
In addition to Faye, Tyr is also rumored to return God of War spin-off as the second protagonist. Tyr is also someone the Norse saga has only scratched the surface of, so seeing him and Faye fight side-by-side would be a compelling path for the series to take. He and Faye might not be alone either. There have been other claims that Merlin can be part of the story as a sentient sword that sounds awfully similar to Atreus' sword Ingrid v Ragnarok. If Merlin is indeed shaped like a sword, hopefully it won't look too much like recycled material.
Another rumored companion is the “gelatin cube”, which has not yet been given a real name. It's hard to say exactly what role this kind of abstract character would have, but it's possible that she could fill Mimir's role as a funny sidekick.
New Pantheons could expand the God of War universe
There has been much speculation as to which pantheon spawned God of War will investigate next time. RagnarokThe ending felt like the Santa Monica studio wanted to start moving away from the Nordic pantheon. His Valhalla The DLC gave these theories even more weight. Ragnarok'with Valhalla Tyr's fights have sparked rumors because he fights with several weapons that are not part of Norwegian history. He uses a Norse shield and spear, but also wields the Japanese katana, the Mesoamerican macuahuitl, and the Egyptian khopesh.
Rumors have specifically mentioned Asian and Mesoamerican pantheons, leaving the possibility of Egyptian gods as one of the most intriguing questions that many fans hope will be answered soon. There was hope for the Egyptian God of War game for a long time, and it's possible that Faye's game could plant a seed that will help it grow into reality. The leaks may have focused on naming Asian and Mesoamerican mythologies, but it would be weird for Santa Monica Studios to include an Egyptian weapon if they didn't intend to actually use it.
Expect Sony status and alleged release date
- Sony's next State of Play show will launch on June 2.
- The broadcast will air at 2:00 PM PT/5:00 PM ET.
The recent announcement of Sony's next State of Play has many gamers anticipating some big announcements. If ever there was a perfect place for Sony and Santa Monica Studio to announce it God of War Faye spin-off, that would be this state of the game. If so, it would most likely be saved as the last showcase announcement. God of War is one of Sony's biggest IPs, so it definitely deserves a grand finale. With the state of the game just around the corner, the potential for answers to the questions these leaks raised is already creating a solid buzz. However, only time will tell if the event will live up to these expectations.
The next God of War isn't coming out this year, but it might be sooner than expected
Once again it comes back to NateTheHate. The leaker claimed that Santa Monica Studio will announce the game this year and release during the first half of next year. Again, it's important to keep expectations in check and be skeptical of claims that are so bold. An announcement at June's State of Play would be perfect timing to start the excitement for an early/mid 2027 release. Santa Monica Studio's Cory Barlog even made some cheeky remarks about NateTheHate's round of leaks.
Right now, fans can only wait and see what the June state of the game has in store. If this Faye spin-off isn't revealed at the showcase, then God of War the rumors just persist. Fortunately, with only a few days left in game state, the wait for answers is almost over.
