Sony Santa Monica may be working on a standalone God of War project with Faye — Kratos' wife and Atreus' mother — as the lead character.
Nothing's official yet. Sony hasn't said a word, but the rumor points to a game set before the 2018 reboot, potentially digging into the Norse conflicts that shaped everything Kratos walked into.
Here's what the rumor involves and what it could mean if it's real.
Who is Faye?
Faye — also called Laufey the Just — drives the entire Norse arc of God of War despite never appearing alive on screen.
She's dead before God of War Ragnarök even starts, but her choices set the whole story in motion. She's:
- A Jötunn (giant)
- A warrior who fought gods
- The reason Kratos and Atreus go on their journey
- A key figure in the prophecy about Ragnarök
The games mention her constantly but never let you see what she actually did. That gap is big enough for a full game.
What the rumor says
The reported project would:
- Put Faye in the player's hands
- Take place before 2018's God of War
- Possibly show the early wars between giants and gods
The scope is unclear. Some chatter suggests this isn't a full sequel but a smaller spin-off, though no one's nailed down what "smaller" actually means.
Sony Santa Monica hasn't confirmed or denied anything.
What this could do for the series
Ragnarök wrapped the Norse story, but the world itself isn't closed off.
A Faye game could:
- Show the giants' side of the conflict
- Explore Norse mythology before Kratos showed up
- Add lore without retreading Greek mythology
- Introduce a different combat style
It would also be the first time the series has moved away from Kratos as the main character in a standalone game, which is a bigger shift than it sounds.
Could this be a gap-filler?
Sony Santa Monica takes years between mainline God of War games. A smaller Faye project could keep the series visible while the next big entry cooks.
It could:
- Keep the franchise active
- Build out the world
- Test new mechanics without committing to a full sequel
No word on scope or timing, though.
Is this official?
No.
The rumor's making the rounds, but Sony hasn't announced anything. Treat it as development chatter until there's an actual reveal.
Why Faye makes sense
Faye shaped the entire Norse prophecy. A game about her could answer questions the series has left hanging:
- How she and Kratos met
- Her history with the other giants
- The early fights with Thor
- How she set up the events that led to Ragnarök
The setup's already there. The games reference her past constantly. A prequel would just fill in the gaps.
Final thoughts
If this rumor's real, a Faye-led God of War would be a sharp turn for the series.
It would expand the Norse world without rehashing Kratos' story, and it would finally let players control a character who's been stuck in flashbacks and prophecies since 2018.
For now, it's just a rumor. But it's one that fits where the series has been heading.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is a Faye God of War game confirmed?
No. Sony hasn't announced anything official.
Would Kratos appear in the game?
If it's a prequel, Kratos could show up at some point. Nothing's confirmed.
When would it release?
No release window exists yet.
