Santa Monica Studio appears to have a busy slate beyond the recently detailed God of War trilogy remake. New reporting suggests a spin-off title is in development, potentially shifting focus away from Kratos entirely. Rumors point toward an announcement as early as April 2026, though concrete details remain scarce for now.

Sources indicate this unannounced game will center on characters like Týr and Faye, Kratos’s late wife. This narrative choice strongly implies the project serves as a prequel to the events of *God of War* (2018) and *Ragnarök*. Furthermore, the team is apparently incorporating elements from Japanese and Chinese mythologies, expanding the franchise's scope considerably.

Adding a strange twist to the supposed narrative, reports mention the inclusion of a talking sword, identified as Merlin from English lore. While the next mainline entry was expected sooner, this spin-off may actually serve as the next major installment Sony releases in the series, suggesting a major narrative divergence for fans.

This dual development path—a remake trilogy alongside a new mythological spin-off—demonstrates Sony’s intent to maximize the intellectual property’s reach. Consumers should brace for a substantial shift in tone and protagonist when this new, mythologically diverse entry finally arrives.