God of War’s Afterlife Could Mean Greek Gods Might Return in Laufey Game

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The newly revealed story of God of War Laufey is generating a lot of excitement among fans, particularly because of its intriguing afterlife, the Everywhen. This mystical place is where Kratos’ wife, Faye, went after her death in God of War (2018), and it appears to be a kind of crossroads for gods from different mythologies. While the Everywhen is already shown to hold powerful and dangerous beings, its nature suggests that Kratos might face some of his old divine enemies again.

Sony’s June 2026 State of Play featured almost twenty minutes of gameplay from God of War Laufey, revealing how Faye unexpectedly awakens in the Everywhen shortly after her death. While the trailer didn’t explain much about this realm, the developers at Santa Monica Studio clarified that the Everywhen is a unique afterlife where different mythologies meet. However, when Faye arrives, she finds the Everywhen in chaos, torn apart by warring gods who are exploiting its unstable magical energies to dominate the land.

God Of War Laufey Takes Place In The Everywhen With Gods From Multiple Mythologies

Faye’s adventure into the Everywhen begins with her capture, along with other mythological beings. Her captors, who call themselves Begtse and Sekhmet, aren’t from the Norse world like Faye. Sekhmet is particularly well-known as the Egyptian Goddess of War. She’s visually striking, designed like a pharaoh, and appears to be the one in charge of those who have imprisoned Faye, though other struggles within the Everywhen soon demand her focus.

Sekhmet is often depicted riding a large, cat-like creature, possibly a Sphinx or another mythical beast. Begtse, a figure from Mongolian and Tibetan stories, uses fire and serves as a powerful enforcer for Sekhmet. In the God of War Laufey trailer, Begtse appears as a formidable enemy. However, it looks like Faye is forming alliances with other figures from mythology to fight back against Sekhmet and Begtse’s overwhelming power.

I’m totally fascinated by Faye’s companions! She fights with a sword given to her by Rue, which is this amazing, almost alive collection of ribbons woven into the handle. And then there’s Phranque, or Frank as some call him – he’s a living cube of cosmic goo who can really mess with enemies! It’s got a lot of fans, including me, thinking about Arthurian legends. The way Faye got her sword feels a lot like King Arthur getting Excalibur from the Lady of the Lake – a powerful weapon given by a mysterious figure. It’s a really cool connection!

Some fans believe Faye’s weapon and fighting style, which resembles the ancient Chinese martial art Wuxia, hint at a connection to Chinese mythology. The trailer also showed characters from different mythologies held captive, suggesting Faye might encounter figures from various cultures. Considering the Everywhen is a realm where gods from all mythologies go after death, it’s possible Faye could even face gods Kratos has defeated in the past.

Laufey’s Journey Might Call Back To Events & Characters From Other God Of War Games

The story of Faye in the latest God of War seems to connect with the events of both God of War (2018) and God of War: Ragnarok. We briefly see Kratos helping Faye, which suggests a shared timeline. The idea of the Everywhen – a realm for deceased gods – is particularly interesting, especially considering Kratos has killed gods from entire mythologies. This opens up the possibility that some of his past enemies are already present in the Everywhen.

Okay, so thinking about who could show up in future games, I immediately picture some of the big names I’ve fought in the God of War series. Like, taking down Thor or Heimdall in Ragnarok was epic! Odin’s storyline with that mask is interesting too – it feels like they could definitely bring him back somehow, especially since Faye seemed so interested in it in the God of War Laufey footage. And honestly, I wouldn’t be surprised to see Magni or Modi from the 2018 game again, either as tough bosses or maybe even as unexpected allies with all the weirdness going on with the Everywhen.

Players are really looking forward to the possibility of facing gods from Greek mythology as enemies in the next God of War game. It would be incredible to see how these gods interact with Faye, especially considering her impact on Kratos. A confrontation between Zeus and Faye, whether as a challenging boss battle or through unexpected dialogue, would be a highlight. Seeing other classic gods like Hades, Poseidon, or Athena return in this new setting would also be fantastic.

While it’s uncertain, the Valhalla DLC for God of War: Ragnarok demonstrated that the developers, Santa Monica, are open to revisiting the themes and characters from the original Greek mythology stories. The inclusion of Helios was well-received, and focused on Kratos confronting his past. A potential God of War Laufey could build on this by bringing back even more Greek gods, especially considering the original trilogy is planned for a remake.

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2026-06-04 21:11