According to a new report, the upcoming God of War title from Sony Santa Monica will incorporate elements from several different mythologies, rather than focusing on just one setting like the previous Greek and Norse sagas. The report from MP1st specifically mentions Chinese and Japanese mythological elements being in development, and also references online rumors about Mayan influences, though it does not confirm these claims.
This news comes amid other leaks about the game. Last month, well-known leaker NatetheHate claimed that the story would center on Faye, Kratos' deceased wife, portrayed by Deborah Ann Woll in God of War Ragnarök—a detail that IGN has corroborated. The leaker also suggested that Sony plans to announce the game this year, with a targeted launch in 2027.
Previous hints about the project have described it as a more action-oriented entry in the long-running series. Bloomberg reporter Jason Schreier teased that while it's not a new intellectual property, it might feel like one. Without these leaks, the announcement would likely have been a major surprise for fans, especially given recent developments in the franchise. In February's PlayStation State of Play, Sony Santa Monica confirmed it's working on a God of War Trilogy Remake, and a side-scrolling spinoff, God of War Sons of Sparta, was unexpectedly released to mixed reviews.
The studio's focus on another major God of War project aligns with the timing: it's been nearly four years since Ragnarök's launch, Sons of Sparta was developed by another team, and the trilogy remake seems to be in its early stages. This suggests a busy and evolving future for the God of War universe, with Sony expected to reveal more details soon.
