The next mainline entry in Sony Interactive Entertainment and Santa Monica Studio’s God of War series will feature Kratos wielding a curved Egyptian sword, according to a new report.
In the latest episode of the Insider Gaming podcast, the crew discussed potential games that may appear during the rumored State of Play presentation next week. Co-host Tom Henderson mentioned that a new mainline God of War game is currently in development, which will have Kratos wielding a curved Egyptian sword that’s something along the lines of the scimitar used by the prince in the Prince of Persia series.
Henderson also believes that the Metroidvania God of War game he had talked about previously is also a good bet as one of the games showcased during the next State of Play presentation. Back when he first brought up the rumor, he mentioned hearing “a lot of scuttlebutt” about the project, describing it as a much smaller-scale production than initially expected. Jeff Grubb chimed in with a simple “Yeah.” It is said to combine elements from God of War and Blasphemous, the latter being a critically acclaimed Metroidvania title recognized for its intricate level design and artistic style. The prequel is claimed to be in Greece, taking place before Kratos becomes a god. His brother, Deimos, is expected to return in this story, making his first proper appearance since God of War: Ghost of Sparta.
As for the unannounced mainline God of War game, Bloomberg’s Jason Schreier recently mentioned on the Reset Era forums, “I’ll put it this way: it’s not a new IP but it might feel like one. Maybe that’s why people are confused.” His remarks appear to align with comments made by another user on Reset Era, who claimed to have inside knowledge of the project. The forum member described it as something unexpected, expressing confidence in its potential. “I can’t wait for Santa Monica to announce their game. I truly don’t know how era will react,” they wrote, later adding, “At first I was like :/ but then I was like :O.” They also clarified that the game is not a licensed property.
