God of War’s Future is Packed With New Games, Remakes, and a Possible Egyptian Saga

Sony’s God of War franchise is entering a surprisingly busy period, with several projects either confirmed, reportedly in development, or rumored to be planned for the years ahead. The lineup spans multiple genres and time periods, giving fans several different ways to experience the franchise while Sony continues expanding its future.

The series has already moved beyond the traditional third-person adventures fans became familiar with through the recent Norse games, and its upcoming projects appear ready to explore even more different styles and stories. From a 2D action platformer to a full remake of the original Greek trilogy, a lot is happening around Kratos and the wider God of War universe.

The franchise has also reached a point where Kratos no longer has to be the focus of every project. 

One upcoming game reportedly puts Faye, Kratos’s late wife, at the center of the story, while another rumored mainline entry could eventually take the series into Egyptian mythology. At the same time, Sony is revisiting the franchise’s Greek roots through a ground-up remake of the original trilogy and bringing the 2018 game to television through an Amazon Prime Video adaptation.

The newest release in this expanding lineup is a surprise 2D God of War action platformer developed by Megaat Studios. Rather than recreating the enormous third-person adventures of God of War and God of War Ragnarök, this project takes Kratos and his brother Deimos into an entirely different experience.

That release also appears to be just the start of what Sony has planned for the franchise. The next major project reportedly in development is God of War: Laufey, which was revealed during the June 2026 State of Play with more than 20 minutes of gameplay. Unlike the mainline games, you would reportedly play as Faye, giving you the chance to explore a part of the character’s story that has mostly stayed out of the spotlight.

The story is reportedly set in a mysterious realm known as the Everywhere, a kind of afterlife where gods and deities from different mythologies can exist alongside each other. That setup lets the developers bring together characters and mythologies that normally wouldn't share the same world. 

The timing of Faye’s story is also important. The game is reportedly set in parallel with the events of God of War (2018), meaning Faye’s journey could unfold while Kratos and Atreus travel through the Norse realms. That gives the project a chance to expand the existing story without simply continuing after Ragnarök. 

Gameplay is reportedly another major departure.

The combat is said to focus much more heavily on speed, aerial combos, and stylish attacks, with the developers describing the experience as something similar to Devil May Cry 5 mixed with God of War. That would make the game considerably different from the slower, weightier combat of the recent mainline titles. 

Then there is the much bigger possibility surrounding the next mainline God of War game. The series is widely rumored to be moving Kratos into Egyptian mythology after the Norse saga concludes. An Egyptian setting isn't an entirely new idea, either, as Cory Barlog previously considered using Egyptian mythology before Santa Monica Studio ultimately chose Norse mythology for the 2018 game.

Years later, that earlier concept could potentially become reality. The rumored game would introduce Kratos to an entirely new group of gods and mythological figures, giving the franchise another major setting after its time in Greece and Scandinavia. The reported presence of Egyptian gods in Everywhere could also create a potential narrative connection between Faye’s game and whatever comes next for Kratos.

There have also been reports that Sony has been casting Middle Eastern actors for an unannounced AAA project, although no official connection between that project and God of War has been confirmed. Insider Tom Henderson has also reportedly shared details suggesting that Kratos could use a curved Egyptian-style sword in the next game. 

Cory Barlog’s current position at Santa Monica Studio also gives him an important role in the franchise’s future. He is now the studio’s head of creative, putting him in a position to help shape its broader direction. Santa Monica Studio has also indicated that there are still more stories to tell with Kratos, meaning the end of the Norse saga does not represent the end of his journey.

While fans wait to see what happens next, Sony is also going back to the beginning with a remake of the original Greek trilogy. 

The company announced the project in February 2026, and the plan reportedly goes beyond simply increasing the resolution or improving the textures. The original God of War, God of War II, and God of War III are reportedly being rebuilt from the ground up, with the first game currently in development.

One notable detail involves the voice cast. TC Carson, the original voice of Kratos, has confirmed that he will return for the remake. Christopher Judge, who voices the modern version of Kratos, will not be involved. The remake is also expected to use new technology and introduce a new combat system while keeping the original story and established canon intact.

That means the project is not being positioned as a reboot that completely rewrites Kratos’s origins. Instead, it is reportedly intended as a modern reimagining of the Greek saga while preserving the story that made the original games so important to PlayStation. 

The franchise is also moving to television. Amazon Prime Video is developing a God of War series based on the 2018 game. It’s a live-action show, and the story should be about Kratos and Atreus’s journey through the Norse realms. Although production is currently underway, the series still lacks an official release date.

Ryan Hurst, who played Thor in God of War Ragnarök, is also rumored to be involved in the TV series, but the full cast and storyline will not be officially announced until later. A 2027 release window has been suggested, but it still depends on the production schedule and how the series develops.

Not every God of War project has survived, however.

Before its cancellation in January 2025, Bluepoint Games reportedly worked on a live-service God of War game centered on Hades and the Greek underworld. Bluepoint became well known for high-quality remakes after projects such as Demon’s Souls, but Sony reportedly pushed the studio to create an original live-service project instead.

The reported concept would have focused on Atreus falling into Hades, with players controlling different versions or aspects of the character as they fought through the Greek underworld. It was also reportedly designed around cooperative gameplay and long-term live-service support. 

Questions also remain about whether other Greek-era games will eventually receive similar treatment. God of War: Ascension, Chains of Olympus, and Ghost of Sparta have not been officially announced as part of the remake project, but their existence gives Sony more material to revisit if the current trilogy remake moves forward successfully.

For now, the confirmed and reported projects already show a much clearer picture of where God of War is heading. 

The franchise has a 2D spin-off, a reported Faye-focused game, a Greek trilogy remake, an upcoming live-action series, and a potential Egyptian mythology adventure all connected to its future. Canceled projects and unconfirmed ideas also show how many different directions Sony has explored for the franchise.

The most significant change is that God of War no longer seems tied to a single gameplay style or mythology. The Greek and Norse eras established Kratos as one of PlayStation’s biggest characters, but the upcoming projects are expanding the universe through different protagonists, genres, and settings. 

Much of that future is still based on reports and rumors, so don't treat the unannounced projects as confirmed until Sony or the developers officially reveal them. What is confirmed is that Sony is continuing to invest heavily in God of War, from remaking its original trilogy to adapting the 2018 game for television.