10 Fan Theories God of War NEEDS to Address
10 Fan Theories God of War NEEDS to Address
Welcome to MojoPlays, and today we are looking at unanswered questions, and theories circulated by fans, that are SO compelling we NEED some clarity in God of War games in the future. These are 10 Fan Theories God of War NEEDS to Address. Let’s go!
Why did Faye's Ashes Glow?
One of the coolest fan theories floating around suggests that Faye's ashes aren't just meant to honour her final wish, they're actually the key to bringing the giants back. When Kratos and Atreus spread her ashes, you’ll notice that they glow, is it thematic?, is it just some sparkle for the scene?, or is something magical going on? Some players online proposed that the giants in Jötunheim were never truly dead and are instead trapped in a magical sleep. If that's true, scattering Faye's ashes across the realm could have been intended to break whatever spell is keeping them dormant. It would also explain why her ashes glow with a strange magical light throughout the journey. Reddit users pointed out that Norse mythology tells of three roosters crowing after Fimbulwinter to awaken the giants, making the theory feel even more believable.
Future Gameplay
Some fans think the upcoming "God of War: Laufey" could be giving us an early taste of how the recently announced remakes of the original "God of War" trilogy might actually function. The classic games were much faster and leaned heavily into flashy hack-and-slash combat, while the Norse entries slowed things down for a more deliberate style. Interestingly, Faye's fighting mixes both ideas together, with aerial combos and enemy juggling wrapped in the modern presentation. One Reddit user even suggested this could be a sneak peek at the remake combat, and it's a pretty convincing idea. The developers hinted at something similar on the PlayStation Blog, explaining that Faye's moves blend the modern combat system with classic Greek-era influences. Sounds promising... Now we just need those remakes to actually show up.
New Pantheon
For years, fans have been convinced that Kratos' next adventure would see him trading the Norse gods for an entirely different mythology, with Egypt usually topping the wishlist. That's why some people think "God of War: Laufey" could be doing more than simply expanding the Norse story. Since the game appears to feature gods and mythological figures from multiple cultures, it may also be laying the groundwork for wherever the series heads after this saga. One Reddit user suggested the new deities are meant to introduce the franchise's next major direction, with Faye's adventure acting as the bridge between eras. If that's true, this spin-off could end up being much more important than it first appears.
Where Do Dead Gods Go?
A fun theory making the rounds asks an interesting question: where do the gods actually go after Kratos finishes turning them into a very bad memory? According to what we know about "God of War: Laufey," Faye awakens in the Everywhen, a strange afterlife where gods from different mythologies can exist together. As a Jötunn warrior from Jötunheim, her goal is to make sure the future she planned for Kratos and Atreus still unfolds as intended. Since the game begins alongside the events of "God of War" (2018), some fans think both stories will happen at the same time. A theory suggests defeated gods like Baldur could arrive in the Everywhen the moment Kratos kills them, allowing the two narratives to overlap in unexpected ways. PLEASE let this be the case, it will be a real who’s who of fan favourite villains.
The World Serpent Guessing
The World Serpent's story is still full of unanswered questions, even after the events of "God of War Ragnarök." When Kratos and Atreus first encounter Jörmungandr, the giant snake strangely acts as if it already knows Atreus, despite them supposedly never meeting. The explanation slowly comes together later, when it's revealed that Jörmungandr is blasted back through time during Ragnarök. After Asgard's destruction, Mímir pieces together that the younger serpent seen during the final battle was sent into the distant past, where it eventually became the ancient World Serpent from the earlier game. Freya also suggests Jörmungandr's hatred of Thor runs unusually deep, leading Mímir to theorize that Atreus placed the soul of a giant with a grudge against Thor into the snake using soul magic. Even with these clues, there are still huge gaps in the timeline, leaving plenty of room for future games to finally explain exactly how everything fits together, and if the guessing from Mimir and Freya is actually accurate.
Athena
One mystery that still hasn't been fully explained involves Athena's appearance in "God of War" (2018). During the story, Kratos experiences a vision of his former mentor mocking him over everything he's done. The strange part is that Athena never truly died during the original Greek saga, which raises the possibility that this wasn't just a hallucination. She may have actually followed Kratos into the Norse world, continuing to haunt him long after Olympus fell. If that's the case, her brief appearance carries much more weight than it first seems. Whether she was real, a supernatural manifestation, or something else entirely is a question the series still hasn't properly answered, and one fans are eager to see explored.
Why Doesn't Atreus Know More?
No matter how many years have passed, the greatest tragedy in Kratos' life is still the moment he unknowingly killed his first wife and daughter. Their deaths shaped everything he became throughout the original "God of War" games, yet "God of War" (2018) barely mentions them at all. Some fans believe that's because Kratos finally found peace after the events of "God of War III," but it's difficult to imagine he simply erased them from his memory. They were once the driving force behind every choice he made. Many players would love to see Kratos open up to Atreus about Calliope and his past, even if it's only to show that he has accepted it rather than forgotten it.
Orchestrated Sacrifice
Everything that unfolds in "God of War" can be traced back to one event: Faye's death. Without it, Kratos and Atreus never begin their journey, and the path toward Ragnarök never truly starts. Strangely, though, the games never explain HOW she actually died. We eventually learn that Faye was one of the Giants, making her passing even more mysterious. Given the incredibly long lifespans associated with the Jötnar, it's hard to believe she simply died of old age. If no enemy was responsible either, then what really happened? It's one of the biggest unanswered questions left by the Norse saga, and any future story involving Faye will almost certainly have to reveal the truth behind her fate, OH WAIT, there’s a whole story about it coming. Finally, our theories about whether she orchestrated her own death will have some answers.
The Mask
One tiny detail in the trailer for "God of War: Laufey" has already sent fans into detective mode: the return of the mysterious mask. In "God of War Ragnarök," Odin became obsessed with this strange artifact because he believed it could grant unlimited knowledge, but the story never fully explained what it was or where it came from. That mystery has been left hanging ever since. Now, with the reveal of "God of War: Laufey," some players think the missing pieces could finally fall into place. One popular fan theory suggests the mask may actually be connected to the Everywhen, perhaps even acting as a gateway between realms or pantheons. If that's true, one of Ragnarök's biggest unanswered questions might finally get a proper explanation.
Who Blew The Horn?
One of the biggest unsolved mysteries in "God of War" (2018) is the identity of whoever blew the horn that summoned Jörmungandr while Kratos was rushing a sick Atreus to safety. The developers have intentionally kept quiet about it, turning the moment into one of the series' most discussed fan theories. Since time doesn't exactly behave itself during the Norse saga, some players think "God of War: Laufey" could finally reveal what really happened. A popular idea is that Faye somehow influenced events from beyond death, perhaps even being the one who called the World Serpent. Others have gone a step further, wondering if Kratos' dreamlike encounters with Faye in "God of War Ragnarök" were actually real moments from her perspective, with the new game letting players experience those scenes firsthand.
