The discussion on whether Kratos could still go to Egypt in the next God of War game is filled with mixed views, especially within the Reddit community on the r/GodofWar subreddit. Let’s pull together what fans and theorists are saying based on these conversations.
1. Egypt as a Possible Setting
While God of War: Ragnarok wraps up the Norse saga, it doesn’t mean Kratos’ journey is over. Egypt has been a heavily speculated next destination for Kratos, especially given the references to Egyptian mythology in God of War (2018). For example, Tyr’s vault features symbols of various pantheons, including the Eye of Ra, suggesting that Kratos could potentially explore Egyptian gods in the future.
- One popular Reddit comment emphasizes that the mythology of God of War exists in a fictional world where time periods don’t align with real-world history, meaning it wouldn’t matter that Egypt’s mythology was ancient before the Viking era. As one user pointed out, “They can pull whatever they want from whenever they want” since the timeline isn’t bound by historical accuracy.
2. Fan Concerns About Timing
Some fans argue that Ancient Egypt might be too far removed from the Norse timeline. According to one user, the Viking era takes place much later than the height of Egyptian civilization, making it a “stretch” to introduce Egyptian gods at this point. But, as another user counters, the events in God of War don’t follow real-world history, and pantheons can coexist in parallel within the game’s universe, despite their historical timelines.
3. Prequel or Continuation?
A frequent theory in the Reddit discussions suggests that if the series moves to Egypt, it could explore Kratos’ journey between the Greek and Norse lands, possibly serving as a prequel. Fans speculate that Kratos may have visited Egypt before settling in the Norse world, as hinted at by the comic series, where Kratos did indeed have encounters in Egypt on his way to the North.
However, others lean toward the idea that Egypt could be the setting for a future adventure after Ragnarok, continuing Kratos’ story in a new pantheon, perhaps even facing gods like Anubis or Ra.
4. Egyptian Gods’ Potential
Fans are excited about what an Egyptian storyline could offer. There’s significant interest in seeing Kratos face off against gods like Anubis, the Egyptian god of death, or Amun-Ra, who battles the chaos serpent Apophis in mythology. One user humorously commented that they’d “pay a ridiculous amount of money to see Kratos fight Anubis,” highlighting the enthusiasm for a clash with Egypt’s powerful deities.
5. Cory Barlog’s Vision
Creative director Cory Barlog has previously hinted that they considered Egyptian mythology as a setting for the reboot before settling on Norse mythology. He’s also stated that they might explore either Egyptian or Mayan mythology in future games. One Reddit user cited Barlog’s comments, noting that each mythology exists simultaneously within the God of War universe, so a transition to Egypt wouldn’t be hindered by time differences.
6. Lore Flexibility
The God of War universe has already played with the concept of dimensional travel and pocket universes, allowing pantheons from different time periods to exist concurrently. As one user mentioned, God of War doesn’t necessarily adhere to real-world timelines, and mythology is treated as local to specific regions, not tied down to historical accuracy.
7. Ragnarok Ending and the Future
At the conclusion of Ragnarok, Kratos is positioned in a way that could lead to new adventures, whether in Egypt, Celtic lands, or even somewhere unexpected. While some fans suggest that Kratos might remain in Midgard or take a well-deserved rest, others speculate that he could be drawn into Egypt through an inciting event, possibly following Atreus or being involved in a conflict with new gods.
Conclusion: Egypt is Still a Strong Contender
While some fans are skeptical about how Egypt would fit after the events of Ragnarok, the general consensus is that Kratos could absolutely visit Egypt in a future game. The timeline is flexible, the mythology rich with storytelling potential, and many Easter eggs have already hinted at Egyptian gods. So, it’s far from “too late” for Kratos to travel to Egypt; in fact, it might be the next logical step in his journey, whether through a continuation or a prequel exploration.