Rumor: God of War Set to Receive New Game Without Kratos

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A new God of War game, potentially focused on Faye, is rumored to be in development at Santa Monica Studios and may release late 2026 or early 2027.
The new game could offer a different gameplay style compared to recent entries, leaning more towards action-oriented play.
The upcoming game is said to connect directly to the Norse saga from the God of War franchise.
In addition to the possible spin-off, Santa Monica Studio has also launched a new mobile game called God of War: Ragnarok – Valhalla and recordings for a TV adaptation are ongoing.

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Since 2021, rumors have circulated that Cory Barlog, Creative Director at Santa Monica Studios and a creator of the God of War franchise, is working on a new game within the series. A LinkedIn post by a former senior writer at Santa Monica Studios (later deleted but preserved via screenshot) lends credence to this. The writer stated they contributed to the narrative vision and creative direction for a new God of War franchise between 2020 and 2025, developing characters, plots, and narrative elements that expand the universe. This aligns with additional reports and speculation. Christopher Judge, the voice actor for Kratos, previously hinted that the studio would announce the next game in the franchise during the summer. Separately, journalist Jason Schreier reported Sony’s intention to evolve the God of War universe into an MCU-like entity, featuring numerous sequels, spin-offs, and character-focused games beyond Kratos. Schreier had also indicated that Sony was developing a new God of War title that, while not entirely new IP, would offer a distinct experience.

God of War Spin-Off Focuses on Faye, Possibly Releasing Late 2026/Early 2027

Further fueling speculation, insider Natethehate has claimed that the new game will center on Faye, Kratos’ wife, whose death initiates the events of God of War with his son, Atreus. This spin-off, if accurate, would directly connect to the Norse saga and feature a more action-oriented gameplay style, differentiating it from recent God of War entries. It may be set before the events of the last two games and potentially release in late 2026 or early 2027. Adding to recent God of War developments, Santa Monica Studio unexpectedly launched God of War: Ragnarok – Valhalla. Also, recordings for the God of War TV adaptation are ongoing.

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