The gaming community is filled with unsubstantiated rumors suggesting a radical change for the iconic God of War series. Rumors from within suggest that the next game could feature a 2.5D Metroidvania structure, a change from the traditional 3D action-adventure style that has defined the series for decades. This proposed change would be an interesting twist for a series better known for cinematic storytelling and expansive worlds.
Following reports from seasoned gaming journalist Jeff Grubb, the upcoming God of War will not be a standard 3D action game. It’s reportedly a 2.5D Metroidvania, similar to the recent success in that genre, like Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown. A design like that would perhaps provide a new gameplay experience, featuring exploration, skill progression, and complex level design in a smaller, yet gigantic, world.
Additional details that have been circulating suggest this leaked new game is going to be a standalone prequel. Its storyline allegedly brings the player back to ancient Greece, the same historical setting of the original game series. Returning to its roots, combined with an “unknown-scale” approach, could mean a tightly focused storytelling experience, potentially to explore long-neglected corners of the show’s deep history without the grand scale of recent efforts.
The timing of when the announcement would occur is also the subject of much speculation. Speculation is that it would either occur at the next PlayStation State of Play event on June 4 or at the highly publicized Summer Game Fest. It would certainly generate even more buzz as 2025 would also be the 20th anniversary of the God of War series. Although these facts remain to this point in time within the sphere of hearsay, the possibility of a reinvigorated God of War experience is certainly enticing to gamers and industry watchers alike.
