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After the emotional high of God of War Ragnarök, many believed the weapons had been laid to rest. But the Ghost of Sparta isn’t done yet. Whispers from trusted gaming insiders hint at a fresh God of War title on the horizon that returns to where it all began: ancient Greece.
This isn’t a remastered collection of past bloodbaths. According to reliable industry voice Jeff Grubb, what’s coming is something new. A side story. Not a God of War sequel. Not a reboot. But a narrative that runs alongside the main series, rooted deep in the brutal world of Greek gods and monsters.
Insider Tom Henderson has also echoed this possibility, suggesting a look into early days, perhaps even before the blades were chained to the arms.
The Greek saga wasn't just the start of Kratos’s journey. It was the emotional core that shaped rage, loss, and ultimate redemption. Gods were slain out of revenge, and that weight carried into fatherhood during the Norse saga.
Going back to Greece doesn’t feel like a step backward. It feels like unfinished business. A chance to peel back another layer of Kratos’s past. A deeper cut into the man behind the myth.
Santa Monica Studio hasn’t said a word. Not officially. But the term side story gives clues. Expect a self-contained arc, perhaps an untold tale from the timeline between God of War III and the 2018 soft reboot.
Maybe Kratos crosses paths with a forgotten god. Maybe a war unfolds that remains hidden. Maybe a personal demon finally resurfaces, one left untouched in earlier games. With the vast playground of Greek mythology, the options are endless: Cyclopes, Titans, Underworld realms that haven’t seen daylight.
Nothing’s carved in stone. But the talk is getting louder, and this year marks 20 years of God of War. That kind of milestone is too big to ignore. An official announcement could land soon, possibly at one of the big gaming showcases.
And if the rumors are right? Greece could return by 2025, with myth and memory clashing in battle once more.
This side story isn’t just another game. It’s a return to roots, a way to bridge the Kratos first introduced with the version shaped over time. For fans who followed the journey through gods, grief, and growth, it’s the kind of chapter that didn’t seem necessary until now.
Ready to pick up the blades again? Keep eyes on Santa Monica Studio. The gods may have more to say.
