Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Challenges God of War Ragnarok's Franchise Dominance

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor presents an intriguing storyline with unexpected twists and turns. However, avid gamers who have been keeping up with modern AAA games may find some of its key moments predictable or familiar. As an entry in the Star Wars canon, the game is limited in the choices it can make. Nevertheless, it offers a fascinating exploration of the High Republic and Jedi morality.

The protagonist, Cal Kestis, faces a tough act to follow in God of War Ragnarok's Kratos. Despite their different backgrounds and personalities, the sequels of these two franchises share many similarities. Both games delve into the development of their respective protagonists since their previous installments, and it is likely that both will continue to follow similar trajectories in future sequels.

Cal Kestis and Kratos Both Long for Purpose in a New World

Cal, despite being young, has a lot of potential and should be living a joyful life. However, with the Empire's sudden rule over the galaxy, his life is anything but easy. In Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, Cal is searching for his purpose, which is ironic considering he had already found it with the Stinger Mantis crew in Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order.

By the end of Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, Cal and most of the crew are reunited on the planet Tanalorr. It's clear that a potential sequel could involve Cal and Merrin raising Kata Akuna. Comparisons have been made between Cal and God of War's Kratos, as both have taken on the role of a father figure. Furthermore, Cal's new purpose could be Kata, similar to how Atreus was Kratos' purpose.

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Cal Kestis and Kratos, two beloved characters in their respective franchises, are facing a similar challenge - becoming irrelevant. Cal, after surviving Order 66 and the destruction of the Jedi Order, struggles to find his place in a galaxy that has drastically changed. Meanwhile, Kratos, after defeating the gods of Olympus and settling in a new mythological realm, is searching for a new purpose.

Despite their differences, both characters share a common desire to find their place in a world that has moved on without them. However, as their stories progress, it becomes clear that their relevance is diminishing. Will they be able to find a way to make a lasting impact, or will they fade into obscurity? Only time will tell.

Cal, the protagonist of the Star Wars Jedi franchise, has become an integral part of the series, just like Kratos in God of War. However, in the latest installment of Star Wars Jedi, titled Survivor, the focus is not solely on Cal.

Similarly, while Kratos is referred to as the eponymous God of War, he is not the only deity with that title. Unlike Star Wars Jedi, which could easily replace Cal with another Jedi, the God of War franchise heavily relies on Kratos as its central figure. Substituting him with someone like God of War Ragnarok’s Tyr would severely disrupt the franchise's continuity and identity.

Both Star Wars Jedi and God of War seem to be facing the challenge of pushing their protagonists further out of their established roles in order to continue evolving. For example, Atreus is likely to receive his own standalone game set in a new realm, and it's possible that Kratos could become a playable protagonist in a future Star Wars Jedi game if Cal were to retire his lightsaber.