A new installment in the God of War franchise is expected to debut this year, centering on a narrative set in Greece. According to reports from Giant Bomb’s Jeff Grubb, this entry is a standalone title rather than a remaster, focusing on Greek mythology instead of the Norse themes explored in previous games like God of War (2018) and God of War Ragnarok.
While the term "side-story" is used, it may indicate a game of significant scope that is larger than standard downloadable content but does not warrant a full sequel. This structure is similar to titles such as Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales and Uncharted: The Lost Legacy. The series has previously ventured into Greek mythology with two PSP titles and God of War: Ascension on PS3.
Initially, there were speculations about announcing a remastered collection celebrating the franchise’s 20th anniversary. However, Sony confirmed during a recent event that no new games were forthcoming. They did announce a new cosmetic DLC titled Dark Odyssey in honor of the anniversary.
Additionally, a TV adaptation of God of War is in production, with Amazon already ordering two seasons. Sony Santa Monica’s next project remains a mystery, though reports suggest the studio is also developing a new intellectual property, its first since the original God of War released in 2005.
For more information on the upcoming God of War release, check out the article on Giant Bomb.
