With the Norse adventure of Kratos finally complete, God of War Laufey suggests that players may face off against two different pantheons and their own unique gods this time around.
The God of War series has evolved drastically since it first debuted. What started as a game about a betrayed Greek powerhouse taking revenge against the gods who betrayed him has turned into a more narrative-focused series about forgiveness. God of War Ragnarok wrapped up Kratos’ mission in the Norse realm, leading many players to wonder what’s next.
While there were already rumors abound, God of War Laufey suggests the series may explore Egyptian and Tibetan mythologies next, including their respective pantheons and gods.
God of War Laufey introduces Tibetan and Egyptian gods
The God of War Laufey trailer has revealed Sekhmet and Begtse, who belong to the Egyptian and Tibetan mythologies, respectively.
Sekhmet is the Egyptian Goddess of War who was created by the Sun God Ra. She’s associated with war, destruction, and divine punishment, and was one of the most powerful goddesses in Egyptian mythology. As she was created by Ra, she’s widely considered to be the Egyptian Sun God’s daughter.
Begtse is another powerful figure in Tibetan mythology. While he symbolizes strength and courage in Buddhist teachings, Tibetan folk tradition closely ties him to war and battle. This suggests that the next GoW game will feature a rendition of this character equivalent to the Tibetan God of War.
It’s confirmed that God of War Laufey will introduce several gods across different mythologies. And Egyptian and Tibetan mythologies are at the forefront, at least for now.
Since Faye is canonically dead at the start of 2018’s God of War and at the end of God of War Ragnarok, this upcoming game likely won’t see her return to her family.
The game’s director, Ariel Lawrence, stated that the franchise wanted to tell “stories about more characters.” It’s established that Faye is every bit as much of a warrior as Kratos is, and this game will give her the spotlight. There’s a strong chance that, by the end of the game, she may find herself in a different land than the one she left.
Having Faye get lost in Tibetan or Egyptian land, especially after making enemies of two important figures there, may be the starting point for the next God of War story arc. After players have already experienced the Greek and Norse chapters of the series, it makes sense for Santa Monica Studio to explore other mythologies and pantheons.
The question is whether Faye, Kratos, or someone else entirely could serve as the protagonist for future installments.
