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Across several games and two mythologies, God of War’s Kratos committed his fair share of murder. But it’s not just nameless Greek soldiers, multi-headed demons, and undead husks. Many of Kratos’s most memorable kills include some of the biggest, angriest gods and titans out there, many of which might be waiting on the other side for his wife, Faye, to meet for the first time in God of War Laufey.
The latest entry in the God of War story takes players to an afterlife reserved for gods from all mythologies, with Sekhmet and Begtse, the Egyptian and Tibetan gods of war respectively, already making themselves known in a big way during the game’s reveal trailer. Based on the events of God of War and God of War Ragnarok, it’s clear that Faye knows of Kratos’s past, but just how much of that might be waiting to bite back now that she finds herself trapped in a world littered with foes looking for a way to get back at the man who put them there?
With Sony Santa Monica hinting that gods from previous games could return, here are some Faye might expect to run into while navigating Everywhen.
Greek Mythology
Ares
We’ve already seen two other gods of war, so why not the one who started it all for the series? Ares was the main antagonist of the first God of War, bestowing Kratos with the power that he has while also tricking him into murdering his first wife and daughter. He was the first stop on Kratos’s revenge tour, who then assumed the title of god of war immediately afterwards. That will surely make for an interesting confrontation with his second wife if he has the chance.
Athena
A companion of Kratos’s until she stood between him and further decimation of the Olympians, Athena has already returned to Kratos during his Norse adventures. She seems to be communicating from Everywhen already, and might be one of the few gods there who will potentially be an ally to Faye.
Persephone
Perhaps one of the old gods that Faye might encounter who doesn’t hold a grudge, Persephone ultimately got what she wanted when Kratos freed her from marriage to Hades and the oppression of Olympus. She did achieve that by robbing Kratos of time with his deceased daughter, so you’d imagine Faye might have something to say about that.
Hades
While Persephone might have been relieved by her demise, her husband, and lord of the underworld, was anything but. Driven to madness by several deaths caused by Kratos, he ultimately failed to exact his revenge as the god of war slayed him in his own dominion. What does the god of the underworld do when in an underworld out of his control? I’m sure we’d all like to find out.
Poseidon
Acting as an exhilarating opening battle at the start of God of War III, Poseidon failed in his attempt to stop Kratos from scaling Mount Olympus on the backs of the Titans. Kratos’s uncle was one of the less-problematic gods, even going so far as to suspect Zeus of losing his way, but was unwavering in his defense of his family. That could be a good thread for Faye to pull on should she come across this god of the seas.
Gaia
Technically a Primordial, but referenced as a Titan in God of War mythology, the mother of titans was a staunch ally of Kratos’s near the end of God of War II and into the opening of the third game. Kratos would ultimately betray her (after being betrayed himself) in service of his own revenge, bringing an end to the titan revolution in a devastating way. Gaia was robbed by Kratos, and she likely won’t take kindly to Faye if she’s trapped in Everywhen too.
Helios
Suffering one of the goriest deaths in the franchise, Helios’s severed head has already reappeared in Valhalla after the events of God of War Ragnarok. There, he was able to torment his murderer by switching places with Mimir, but ultimately had to settle for reminding Kratos of how he plunged Greece into eternal darkness rather than exacting any revenge. It’s unclear if he would’ve found his way to Everywhen afterwards.
Hephaestus
Another god that was cast aside by those on Olympus, Hephaestus was once an ally to Kratos as he attempted to take down Zeus in God of War III. Kratos would test him by attempting to throw Pandora into the Flame of Olympus, prompting Hephaestus to betray him and protect his daughter. Although he failed, Kratos respected Hephaestus for doing what any father should, something that would be thematically interesting to explore in Laufey.
Hermes
Hermes doesn’t have the largest impact on Kratos’s journey, and is mostly a means to give the Ghost of Sparta another tool to use in his fight against Zeus. But with so many other family members potentially in Everywhen too, it might make for a family reunion Faye would be wise to steer clear of.
Cronos
Another Titan to be felled by Kratos, the father of Zeus might not find much solace in Everywhen if it is populated with most of the offspring he tried to swallow and kill centuries before. No doubt Faye won’t be sympathetic to any of his words should they meet.
Hera
Hera held little love for Zeus by the end of God of War III and blamed her husband for the misfortune his son, Kratos, was bringing on Olympus. Her death was another means to an end as Kratos clawed his way closer to Zeus, but having Hera reunite with him in Everywhere is enticing.
Zeus
The culmination of God of War’s Greek saga was an intense duel with Zeus. Kratos battled his father atop Mount Olympus after slaughtering most of the pantheon, unleashing all of his built-up rage for everything that led him to that point. This is the fight that would eventually send Kratos into the arms of Faye as his journey for revenge concluded, which would make for a fascinating meeting in Everywhen.
Norse Mythology
Baldur
With God of War Laufey taking place parallel to the events of 2018’s God of War and Ragnarok, it’s unclear how many, if any, Norse gods might make an appearance. But with Faye likely longing for her own son, the thought of Kratos robbing another mother of one could make for an interesting story for Laufey to explore.
Magni and Modi
Lesser gods who Kratos dispatches on his way to confronting Baldur, Magni and Modi might not be the most interesting characters to appear in Everywhen. Like Baldur, it shows Kratos hasn’t entirely left his old ways, which will drive home the point to Faye.
Heimdell
Being the god of foresight initially has its advantages, but it wasn’t enough to stop the wrath of the Ghost of Sparta as Kratos reverted to his old ways. The last thing Heimdall saw was the consequences of his actions, something he’d likely want some revenge for if given the chance.
Thor
Another god who might not present a threat to Faye, Thor bitterly battled Kratos but eventually allied with him after the Ghost of Sparta spared him near the end of Ragnarok. He was ultimately murdered by his own father, Odin, which might have implications if they happen to meet each other again.
Odin
Odin was vanquished at the end of Ragnarok, but it’s unclear whether he died in a traditional sense that would have him appear in Everywhen, which would be poetic given his obsession to know what happens to god after they die. No doubt it would put Laufey in uncharted territory too as it progresses past the events of Kratos and Atreus’ journey.
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 [[{“value”:”Across several games and two mythologies, God of War’s Kratos committed his fair share of murder. But it’s not just nameless Greek soldiers, multi-headed demons, and undead husks. Many of Kratos’s most memorable kills include some of the biggest, angriest gods and titans out there, many of which might be waiting on the other side for his wife, Faye, to meet for the first time in God of War Laufey.
The latest entry in the God of War story takes players to an afterlife reserved for gods from all mythologies, with Sekhmet and Begtse, the Egyptian and Tibetan gods of war respectively, already making themselves known in a big way during the game’s reveal trailer. Based on the events of God of War and God of War Ragnarok, it’s clear that Faye knows of Kratos’s past, but just how much of that might be waiting to bite back now that she finds herself trapped in a world littered with foes looking for a way to get back at the man who put them there?
With Sony Santa Monica hinting that gods from previous games could return, here are some Faye might expect to run into while navigating Everywhen.
Greek Mythology
Ares
We’ve already seen two other gods of war, so why not the one who started it all for the series? Ares was the main antagonist of the first God of War, bestowing Kratos with the power that he has while also tricking him into murdering his first wife and daughter. He was the first stop on Kratos’s revenge tour, who then assumed the title of god of war immediately afterwards. That will surely make for an interesting confrontation with his second wife if he has the chance.
Athena
A companion of Kratos’s until she stood between him and further decimation of the Olympians, Athena has already returned to Kratos during his Norse adventures. She seems to be communicating from Everywhen already, and might be one of the few gods there who will potentially be an ally to Faye.
Persephone
Perhaps one of the old gods that Faye might encounter who doesn’t hold a grudge, Persephone ultimately got what she wanted when Kratos freed her from marriage to Hades and the oppression of Olympus. She did achieve that by robbing Kratos of time with his deceased daughter, so you’d imagine Faye might have something to say about that.
Hades
While Persephone might have been relieved by her demise, her husband, and lord of the underworld, was anything but. Driven to madness by several deaths caused by Kratos, he ultimately failed to exact his revenge as the god of war slayed him in his own dominion. What does the god of the underworld do when in an underworld out of his control? I’m sure we’d all like to find out.
Poseidon
Acting as an exhilarating opening battle at the start of God of War III, Poseidon failed in his attempt to stop Kratos from scaling Mount Olympus on the backs of the Titans. Kratos’s uncle was one of the less-problematic gods, even going so far as to suspect Zeus of losing his way, but was unwavering in his defense of his family. That could be a good thread for Faye to pull on should she come across this god of the seas.
Gaia
Technically a Primordial, but referenced as a Titan in God of War mythology, the mother of titans was a staunch ally of Kratos’s near the end of God of War II and into the opening of the third game. Kratos would ultimately betray her (after being betrayed himself) in service of his own revenge, bringing an end to the titan revolution in a devastating way. Gaia was robbed by Kratos, and she likely won’t take kindly to Faye if she’s trapped in Everywhen too.
Helios
Suffering one of the goriest deaths in the franchise, Helios’s severed head has already reappeared in Valhalla after the events of God of War Ragnarok. There, he was able to torment his murderer by switching places with Mimir, but ultimately had to settle for reminding Kratos of how he plunged Greece into eternal darkness rather than exacting any revenge. It’s unclear if he would’ve found his way to Everywhen afterwards.
Hephaestus
Another god that was cast aside by those on Olympus, Hephaestus was once an ally to Kratos as he attempted to take down Zeus in God of War III. Kratos would test him by attempting to throw Pandora into the Flame of Olympus, prompting Hephaestus to betray him and protect his daughter. Although he failed, Kratos respected Hephaestus for doing what any father should, something that would be thematically interesting to explore in Laufey.
Hermes
Hermes doesn’t have the largest impact on Kratos’s journey, and is mostly a means to give the Ghost of Sparta another tool to use in his fight against Zeus. But with so many other family members potentially in Everywhen too, it might make for a family reunion Faye would be wise to steer clear of.
Cronos
Another Titan to be felled by Kratos, the father of Zeus might not find much solace in Everywhen if it is populated with most of the offspring he tried to swallow and kill centuries before. No doubt Faye won’t be sympathetic to any of his words should they meet.
Hera
Hera held little love for Zeus by the end of God of War III and blamed her husband for the misfortune his son, Kratos, was bringing on Olympus. Her death was another means to an end as Kratos clawed his way closer to Zeus, but having Hera reunite with him in Everywhere is enticing.
Zeus
The culmination of God of War’s Greek saga was an intense duel with Zeus. Kratos battled his father atop Mount Olympus after slaughtering most of the pantheon, unleashing all of his built-up rage for everything that led him to that point. This is the fight that would eventually send Kratos into the arms of Faye as his journey for revenge concluded, which would make for a fascinating meeting in Everywhen.
Norse Mythology
Baldur
With God of War Laufey taking place parallel to the events of 2018’s God of War and Ragnarok, it’s unclear how many, if any, Norse gods might make an appearance. But with Faye likely longing for her own son, the thought of Kratos robbing another mother of one could make for an interesting story for Laufey to explore.
Magni and Modi
Lesser gods who Kratos dispatches on his way to confronting Baldur, Magni and Modi might not be the most interesting characters to appear in Everywhen. Like Baldur, it shows Kratos hasn’t entirely left his old ways, which will drive home the point to Faye.
Heimdell
Being the god of foresight initially has its advantages, but it wasn’t enough to stop the wrath of the Ghost of Sparta as Kratos reverted to his old ways. The last thing Heimdall saw was the consequences of his actions, something he’d likely want some revenge for if given the chance.
Thor
Another god who might not present a threat to Faye, Thor bitterly battled Kratos but eventually allied with him after the Ghost of Sparta spared him near the end of Ragnarok. He was ultimately murdered by his own father, Odin, which might have implications if they happen to meet each other again.
Odin
Odin was vanquished at the end of Ragnarok, but it’s unclear whether he died in a traditional sense that would have him appear in Everywhen, which would be poetic given his obsession to know what happens to god after they die. No doubt it would put Laufey in uncharted territory too as it progresses past the events of Kratos and Atreus’ journey.”}]] Read More GameSpot – All ContentÂ
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