The gaming world was rocked when the God of War reboot saga debuted six years ago with a fresh take on the iconic franchise. The 2018 installment garnered widespread acclaim for its narrative depth, character evolution, and successful franchise overhaul, earning the prestigious Game of the Year title. Fast forward four years, Santa Monica Studio released God of War Ragnarok, followed by the Valhalla DLC, to critical acclaim. Unlike its predecessor rooted in Greek lore, the reboot saga immersed players in Norse mythology. The stark contrast in mythologies between the original and reboot raised a significant plot gap yet to be addressed in any game.
The notion that Kratos could traverse between mythologies was hinted at due to the distinct mythological settings in the two God of War eras. Despite these implications, the series has not clarified how or if Kratos can move between mythologies. Consequently, the forthcoming God of War sequel must shed light on this mystery, especially as God of War Ragnarok wrapped up the Norse saga and Santa Monica Studio hinted at exploring other mythologies. A shift to a new mythology in the next installment presents an ideal opportunity to unravel this enigma.
The Imperative Revelation of Kratos' Inter-Mythological Travels
Unveiling the Multifaceted Mural in God of War (2018)
The climax of God of War (2018) saw Kratos and Atreus encountering a temple in Jotunheim, where they stumbled upon a vast mural depicting pivotal moments in Atreus' life, some fulfilled and others yet to pass. This revelation ultimately disclosed Atreus' true identity as Loki. Notably, the mural also alluded to various mythologies, including Greek, Norse, Egyptian, and a potential Japanese connection, implying Kratos' forthcoming ventures into uncharted mythological realms.
Anticipating a Shift to a Fresh Mythology in the Mainline God of War Sequel
With the resolution of the Greek and Norse sagas, the narrative canvas hints at an Egyptian backdrop for the next chapter, with a Japanese escapade not entirely out of reach. A narrative plunge into Egyptian mythology necessitates an explanation for Kratos' inter-mythological transitions to maintain coherence. Revisiting this uncanny ability without context would undoubtedly spark debates, given its seemingly inexplicable nature. The time is ripe for the series to address lingering questions from God of War (2018) and elucidate Kratos' transcendent mythological odyssey.
The intricacies of Kratos' cross-mythological odyssey cannot be overlooked, particularly as the Norse and Greek personas of Kratos coexist. Ensuring narrative consistency is paramount for the series' integrity. Thus, it is imperative for the reboot saga to resolve the narrative threads left dangling in God of War (2018) and demystify how Kratos seamlessly navigates the realms of Greek and Norse mythologies.