God of War Ragnaroklaunched on November 9th to feverish excitement and universal aplomb – and now that the dust has settled, its players look forward to the future of the franchise, with many hoping to see a Mesoamerican setting next. For a game to meet its expectations is a rare thing in today’s world of video games, butGod of War Ragnarokhas transcended its own hypeby delivering a stunningly crafted sequel to 2018’sGod of War.
ThoughRagnarökmasterfully concludes the Norse mythology saga established in the preceding game, and arguably concludes the story of Kratos himself, it unquestionably leaves the door open for further projects in the franchise – most likely featuringAtreus as the nextGod of Warprotagonist, a role that he has been groomed toward since 2018. Without delving too much into the major spoilers ofRagnarok’s ending, the developers at Santa Monica Studios establish a new, overarching plot that promises to blow open the captivating setting of theGod of Wargames.
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With therelease ofBlack Panther: Wakanda Forever, ancient Mayan and Aztec culture has trickled its way into the public’s consciousness. The popularity of Namor and the underwater kingdom of Talocan has manyGod of Warplayers suddenly clamoring for a sequel set in the Mesoamerican world. This sequel would hypothetically have Atreus explore a deeply intriguing mythology which had rarely been given the love and attention it deserves, and its potential still remains vastly untapped.
The subject was broached by Comfortable-Science4 on the official subreddit of theGod of Wargames, and was met with a lot of support from the community overall. While it would be enjoyable to have Atreus go up against the feathered serpents of Central America, the game seems to imply adifferent direction for theGod of Warfranchisethat may cast an even wider net. To put it bluntly: it is very likely that the next game will explore more than one mythology, covering all the places referenced in Tyr’s Temple and taking Atreus (or whoever the protagonist ends up being) to the Land of the Pharaohs, the Land of the Sun, and the New World.
With the confirmation of Mimir’s true identity inGod of WarRagnarok, some players also speculate that a possible pivot from the Scandinavian setting might be Celtic mythology, though it would seem that most players would prefer Japan, Egypt, and Mesoamerica instead. Though it is too early to tell where Santa Monica may take the franchise,Ragnarokhas ensured that theGod of Warfranchise will stick around for many years to come.
God of War Ragnarokis available now for PS4 and PS5.
