The Untold Heroes: Other Characters Worthy of a God of War Spin-Off
Expanding beyond its mythos, God of War Ragnarok has endless possibilities for thrilling spin-offs Sony Santa Monica can showcase their combat prowess by introducing a new playable character, offering a fresh perspective and keeping fans engaged
The story of Atreus and Kratos is far from over, but after the events of God of War Ragnarok, future installments in the franchise may explore alternative dynamics rather than the father-son relationship. Not only will the next journey see the two main characters separate, but there is also potential for a spin-off featuring other characters from the vast cast of God of War.
The conclusion of God of War Ragnarok left a bittersweet impression, as Odin's deceitful actions were finally put to an end and his soul destroyed by Sindri's powerful hammer. However, the catastrophic events leading to Ragnarok left the Nine Realms in ruins. Atreus, now independent and free from the shadow of Kratos, embarks on a new adventure with the goal of saving the giants. The future of God of War is uncertain, reminiscent of the period before the series' 2018 soft reboot. Sony Santa Monica's next move remains a mystery to fans.
God of War Should Escape the Bounds of its Mythos
The flames of Surtr, the God of War Ragnarok, will eventually consume the Nine Realms. However, the end of this apocalypse marks the beginning of a compelling narrative that could breathe new life into the Norse setting of God of War. Just as The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom revamped Hyrule, a similar tonal shift could create an upended version of the Nine Realms, allowing an auxiliary character to take on a leading role.
God of War Ragnarok showcased the versatility of its combat system by featuring extended sections with Atreus as the playable character, accompanied by numerous combat-assisting allies. This proved that Kratos is not the sole driving force behind the game's success. Sony Santa Monica has already established an exceptional foundation for cinematic third-person action, but expanding the movesets of other characters like Thrud or Freya, who can excel in alternative melee or ranged spellcasting, respectively, would elevate God of War's combat system to new heights.
A New Playable Character Could Let Sony Santa Monica Flex its Combat Prowess
Sony Santa Monica is unlikely to introduce new protagonists in the next God of War game due to the extensive character development of Kratos and Atreus. However, considering the studio's tremendous success both critically and financially, it wouldn't be surprising to see a spin-off in the future. Currently, there is no news about team expansion or additional locations, but with increased success, more resources from its publisher can be expected. Since God of War is one of Sony's flagship franchises, it would be more surprising if they hadn't pushed Sony Santa Monica to expand yet.
Announcements regarding the future of God of War might not be made for several years, leading to rampant speculation about what's next for the franchise. The possibilities range from exploring new pantheons of gods to introducing new playable characters to battle them. While the Norse saga has reached its logical conclusion, there is still potential for more content to be derived from it, especially considering the wealth of endearing characters woven into the story. These characters could potentially be the focus of exciting spin-offs.
God of War Ragnarok is available now for PS4 and PS5.
