Early concept art reveals what Sony Santa Monica’sGod of Warcould’ve looked like if it accept Kratos to Ancient Egypt . While the series took a jump from Greek mythology to the realms of Norse god for this yr ’s sequel , it rick out that it was a toss - up between Midgard and Egypt for the rebooted title .

God of Wardebuted entirely on the PlayStation 4 back in April and became an early contender for Game of the Year . Taking the long - scarper adventure serial in a whole new direction , God of Wartook what fans already knew and flex it on its head . Gameaficionados already know thatEgyptian mythology was a possible set forGod of War , but now they can see what the studio apartment had project for the conception .

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Speaking at the recent Devcom consequence , God of Wardirector Cory Barlog confessed , as reported byGearNuke , that it was a close call between the idea of Egyptian and Norse mythology before the latter edged onwards . The   first image reportedly used the Kratos from 2013’sGod of War : Ascensionand the concept fine art shows the Sunday - scorched desert of Egypt . The picture render Kratos and his son , Atreus , taking on a   mythical brute that looks like a Sphinx .

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Players know thatGod of Warfeatured plenty of supersized boss battles , but just opine research begild tombs and tackling Egyptian lusus naturae . God of Wartook out Kratos ' Blades of Chaos to give him the Leviathan Axe , and although the novel weapon of choice is n’t visible in the concept art , at least Atreus was part of the original plan . Speaking of which , Barlog acknowledge that he struggle to convince developers that Kratos give birth a boy was a effective thought . Thankfully , everything worked out forGod of War .

WhileGod of Warstuck with Greek mythology for the first eight age of its life sentence , the move to Norse mythology make up how gamers could one day see anAssassin ’s Creedstyle of franchise where different time period of story become the focal point . That being said , with the upcomingGod of War 5confirmed to cohere with the icy plains of Scandinavia , there ’s at least one more prospect for the Ghost of Sparta to go up against the likes of Odin and Thor .

ConsideringGod of Warreleased just months behindAssassin ’s Creed Origins- and with the upcomingAssassin ’s Creed Odysseymoving to Ancient Greece - it ’s belike for the best that   Sony Santa Monica settled on a Nordic   setting .   With a fresh fanbase for theGod of Warseries , who knows , maybe Barlog and his squad will finally take Kratos back to some sunnier climes and to do conflict with Ra , Anubis , and the pharaohs of the past .

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A concept image of Kratos standing in front of Egyptian pyramids for the next God of War title.

Atreus focusing on something offscreen as Kratos stands behind him in God of War.

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