Building on reports of a new franchise in the God of War universe, industry leaker NateTheHate2 claims the upcoming title will feature Faye—Kratos' wife—as the lead, rather than Kratos. A 2026 reveal and first-half 2027 release are rumored, with more action-oriented gameplay.
Industry insider NateTheHate2 has claimed that Sony Santa Monica's next God of War project—rumored last week as a new franchise expanding the universe—will star Faye, Kratos' late wife and Atreus' mother from the Norse-era games. In a post on X, the leaker stated the game diverges from recent entries with 'more of a focus on action.' It is expected to be revealed in 2026 and launch in the first half of 2027.
This aligns with prior leaks, including a former studio senior writer's deleted LinkedIn post and comments from Bloomberg's Jason Schreier suggesting the project expands the IP in a way that 'might feel like' a new one.
In the series, Faye dies before God of War (2018), with her story explored through ashes-scattering quests and dream sequences in Ragnarök, revealing her giant heritage.
Sony Santa Monica's last major release was God of War Ragnarök (2022).
