God of War prequel rumors expand: Multiple mythologies, Faye lead, and new gameplay elements

Following earlier leaks about a new God of War franchise starring Faye, a fresh report details the prequel's inclusion of East Asian and possibly Mayan mythologies, with unique elements like a gelatinous cube companion and Merlin as a talking sword.

Building on March leaks from NateTheHate2 confirming Faye—Kratos' wife—as the protagonist in Sony Santa Monica's next God of War project (with a 2026 reveal and 2027 release, emphasizing action), a new Mp1st report reveals the game as a prequel incorporating multiple mythologies. Confirmed elements include Chinese and Japanese lore, with Mayan mythology as a strong possibility. Development details could shift, but the report is confident.

Additional features include Tyr's appearance (role TBD), a companion resembling a gelatinous cube, and Merlin manifesting as a talking sword. Official announcements are expected later this month.

This continues speculation on the studio's post-Ragnarök (2022) title, expanding the universe beyond Norse mythology.

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Sony Santa Monica Studio works on new franchise in God of War universe

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A former senior writer at Sony Santa Monica Studio has revealed that the developer is creating a new franchise set within the God of War universe. The information comes from a now-deleted LinkedIn profile, which described contributions to narrative vision and creative direction for the project. Industry reports tie this to prior hints about a game that feels like a new IP but expands the existing one.

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.

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Santa Monica Studio announced a remake of the original God of War trilogy during a PlayStation State of Play event, with the project in early development. Alongside this, a new 2D action platformer titled God of War: Sons of Sparta was surprise-released on PS5, focusing on Kratos' youth. The prequel, developed with Mega Cat Studios, is available now for $29.99.

Amazon Prime Video has revealed the first official image from its upcoming live-action God of War TV series, featuring Ryan Hurst as Kratos and Callum Vinson as Atreus. Production on the series, based on the 2018 video game, has begun in Vancouver. The show follows the father-son duo on a journey to scatter the ashes of Faye while confronting Norse gods.

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Amazon has cast Sonya Walger in the recurring role of Vanir goddess Freya for its live-action God of War TV series, following earlier announcements for Thor and Odin. The actress, known for Lost and For All Mankind, shared her excitement on Instagram. A second season is already greenlit ahead of the first season's premiere.

Amazon has shared the first set photo from its upcoming live-action God of War series, featuring Ryan Hurst as Kratos and Callum Vinson as Atreus. The image, released on February 27, 2026, depicts Kratos teaching Atreus to hunt and has drawn mixed reactions online. Production on the series began in Culver City, California, with no release date announced yet.

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Ed Skrein, known for roles in Deadpool and Rebel Moon, has been cast as Baldur in Amazon's upcoming God of War TV series. The series, led by Ronald D. Moore, features a cast including Ryan Hurst as Kratos and others from the video game franchise. Filming is set to begin next month, with Freya remaining the only major unannounced role.

 

 

 

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