Will *God of War 6* Really Head to Egypt? This Rumor Is Starting to Seem More and More Likely

After 120 hours, I’ve scrubbed God of War: Ragnarök clean down to the scraps. For this series, what I’ve always cared about is never just who Kratos swings his next axe at, but whether it can pull off a leap in tone and temperament on the level of a JRPG opening up a whole new continent arc. Lately, the rumors around a new God of War have been heating up nonstop, and the vibe is starting to feel more and more off.

First, the most essential fact: Santa Monica Studio has not officially announced the next entry in the God of War series. What really set the discussion ablaze was a statement from Kratos actor Christopher Judge at a fan event, where he hinted that the studio may already be moving forward with a proper sequel, which people are tentatively calling God of War 6. More importantly, he mentioned that players might hear more news by “late summer.”

The moment that line dropped, the player community naturally exploded. That’s because he also described the new game as “feeling like a brand-new IP,” which is especially intriguing. For a series that has already completed both its Greek and Norse mythological arcs, that kind of wording sounds less like a simple map change and more like an attempt to rework the visuals, narrative, and combat pacing all at once—like how the Final Fantasy series refreshes its entire world every time the numbering changes.

As for the evidence being pieced together, the reason the latest waves of leaks keep getting brought up is that they line up with one another. Months ago, there were already reports that the new God of War might introduce an Egyptian mythology setting. Then in February this year, dataminers found hidden content in the files of God of War: Ragnarök that not only included Athena, but also mentioned a character named “Mau.” The text explained that the word means “cat” in Egyptian, and is also one of the manifestations of the sun god Ra. One clue by itself might look like an easter egg, but once multiple threads start stacking up, they begin to form a coherent pattern.

On the combat system side, if known insider Tom Henderson’s claims are accurate, the changes could be massive. He said the new title may be set in Egyptian mythology, with Kratos wielding an ancient Egyptian curved blade as a new weapon, and that even the combat style and narrative tone could see clear shifts. For longtime players, that’s both exciting and a little nerve-wracking. The axe and the Blades of Chaos are already iconic symbols of the series. If they really do overhaul the weapon system from top to bottom, then if it works, it could mean a rebirth for the franchise—but if it doesn’t, unfortunately, that heavy, brutal feel that defines God of War could easily fall apart.

As for side content, there’s another rumor equally worth watching. The story that keeps gaining traction is that a God of War universe spin-off led by Cory Barlog is also in development, with the protagonist possibly being Laufey—Kratos’s wife, Faye. Both NateTheHate and Shpeshal Nick have shared similar information. If that turns out to be true, it could form a dual-track setup alongside the mainline sequel: on one side, Kratos begins a new mythological chapter; on the other, Laufey fills in the unseen past of the Norse saga.

What interests me even more is the gameplay potential. According to the rumors, Laufey will have the Leviathan Axe, a bow, a shield, daggers, and magical abilities. That loadout is clearly more agile and spell-focused than Kratos’s. If done well, it could feel a bit like those action JRPG systems where you can freely switch between main and sub-weapons, making the overall presentation flashier than a single-style approach.

The player community’s attitude right now is actually pretty consistent: people can accept a new setting, but only as long as God of War doesn’t lose the weight and gravitas of its characters. My take is that the Egyptian mythology direction is not coming out of nowhere, and the possibility of a mainline sequel and a spin-off progressing in parallel is also fairly plausible. But at this stage, all of it is still just online rumor, and nothing has been officially confirmed. If we really want to draw conclusions, we’ll have to wait for that “late summer” hammer drop. And if Santa Monica really does make the Egyptian arc happen, I’ll probably be gearing up for another 100-hour full-completion run.