10 God of War Fan Theories That Might Be True

10 God of War Fan Theories That Might Be True

Aaron Brown

Welcome to MojoPlays and today we’re reading the runes and unearthing 10 God of War fan theories that might be true.

For this list, we’ll be looking at story elements that caused fans to read between the lines and come up with their own possible explanations for some of God of War’s most important unspoken moments.

Have any theories of your own about the events of the God of War franchise? Let us know what they are down in the comments.

Old Norse

No one could ever accuse Kratos of being the talkative type back during his days bringing down the Gods of the Greek pantheon, but even by his own standards, Kratos is a far more careful and reserved speaker in the 2018 sequel. Many fans posit this is due to Kratos speaking old Norse instead of his native Greek. This would account for the slow delivery of many of Kratos’ iconic lines as well as the more deliberate way in which he only speaks when necessary, instead relying mostly on grunts for communication. Atreus alludes to the fact that Kratos can already speak the Nordic language when he attempts to teach Kratos how to read the runes in Tyr’s temple and later in God of War Ragnarok, it’s stated that Kratos has learned to read so therefore his language skills could have improved as well, especially considering he’s much more talkative in the sequel.

Ares’ Soul

After all the absolute torment Kratos went through at the hands of Ares, it makes sense that Kratos felt a swift death was too good for the former God of War. After successfully having his revenge and assuming his new role as the God of War, Kratos is given access to Ares’ former throne room. Those who beat the game on “Give Me God of War” mode however, are given a phone number to call in which Kratos congratulates them for their skill and gives them an audible tour of this throne room, including an area he claims not even Zeus knows about. Upon opening the door, we hear the screams of Ares being tortured, and Kratos pondering why his soul still resides here. There are some who propose the return of Ares could call Kratos back to his former home in an upcoming sequel. Or it could just be a forgotten Easter Egg.

The Oracle’s Identity

The Ghost of Sparta, a name so given as a reminder of the horrible act he committed by murdering his own family. But what if it was all by design? This theory proposes that the Oracle was in fact Tisiphone, the Furie of the Mind under orders by Ares to complete Kratos’ Blood Oath to him by spilling the blood of his own family. This would not only explain her suspicious nature, such as her evil laugh, but also why she wears the amulet of Ares bearing the Greek symbol of War as well as why out of all places, Lysandra and Calliope were in that exact village. Further credence to this theory is presented just before Kratos kills Tisiphone. She transforms into the Oracle, proclaiming with her final breath, “They were not there by chance, Kratos.”

Greece Reborn

At the end of God of War 3, all of Greece is plunged into darkness and the world has become flooded by the death of Poseidon. Greece has ostensibly been wiped off the face of the Earth. However, in Tyr’s treasure room in God of War 2018, Kratos discovers a vase with his enraged visage, but on the opposite side is a series of illustrations depicting Greece being rebuilt. Athena herself alludes to the fact there remain survivors of the fall of Greece when Kratos unleashes Hope into the world and she proclaims, “They won’t know what to do with it.” Many fans believe Greece has long since been rebuilt as Kratos wandered for what seemed to be hundreds of years before arriving in Midgard and it’s unlikely that Zeus would have allowed Tyr, a God of War from another realm, to visit his shores and be welcomed with open arms let alone gifts.

Kratos’ Immortality

Even despite being a God, we’ve clearly seen how Kratos ages and on more than one occasion, he has perished and been sent to Hades - really it’s a surprisingly common problem - so just how immortal is Kratos? Each time Kratos manages to return but it’s usually with the help of an outside force such as the Gravedigger or Gaia. There are others who believe Kratos has been cursed with his immortality, either for the murder of his family or by one of the Greek gods, particularly Persephone, which is why he’s unable to die by his own hand. This is highlighted by the line “Only a God can kill a God”, but it has also been suggested that Kratos refuses to let himself die due to his guilt for his actions, which is also why he attempts to become “better” and is more accepting of his predicted fate as prophesied by the Giants.

Multiverse

As we touched on earlier, not much was left of Greece by the time Kratos finished exacting his vengeance. And yet, when Kratos arrives in Midgard and even as he passes through Egypt in his travels, the events of the original saga have not impacted these realms whatsoever and they seem to have no knowledge of the fall of Greece. The leading theory is that while all the realms exist simultaneously, they also exist on separate Earths, one for each pantheon. Further credence is lent to this theory by Tyr himself. Within his hidden temple are treasures from numerous realms and even his missing panel shows he visited not only Greece but other realms as well. His travels likely took place long after the fall of Greece since it seems it took Kratos almost a thousand years to reach Midgard and even then, he claims he was dragged there, most likely through some kind of portal.

Otherworldly Tyr

Along with the multiverse theory comes another theory that Tyr is not actually from Midgard. Some fans believe the true reason he is so despised by the other Aesir is because he isn’t one of them. His ability to travel outside of the nine realms could have put him at odds with Odin and the many other Gods but some believe that this version of Tyr might have taken what was originally Loki’s place within the lore and was found by Odin and adopted as an infant. This would also help explain why Tyr is able to travel to realms outside of Midgard while the other Aesir seemingly cannot. Tyr’s resistance to sharing these abilities with Odin also could have been another driving force that led to Odin’s resentment of the God of War, wishing to expand his power outside of Midgard and gain even more knowledge and further his control.

The Other Athena

After Athena’s untimely death by Kratos’ hand as she attempted to save Zeus, it seemed as though Kratos had lost his only ally. Yet with her reappearance in God of War 3, something seemed to have changed. Athena seemed much more vengeful and power hungry than before, berating Kratos for not giving her the power she felt she was owed before leaving him to bleed out. However, in the follow-up comic series, Fallen God, she seems to once again be herself, offering Kratos guidance and aid and without her translucent green visage of the third game. Many believe the Athena in 3 wasn’t the real Athena but another deity from the briefly mentioned “Higher Plane” attempting to manipulate Kratos and absorb the power from the many fallen Gods he’d killed. This would also explain why she appears to continue to haunt him in Midgard, still attempting to control the former God of War.

The Mask & The Rift

While the Mask and the Rift might just be a McGuffin to drive the story of Ragnarok forward, many believe it could be the key tying the entire series together. Given the numerous languages scribbled on it, it’s possible the Mask has been around for eons, passing from one realm to the next as each tries to unlock its mysteries. Also, not only does the rift have the same green energy as Athena at the end of 3, it also appears to be the same power used by Garm to rip open the fabric of the realms. There is also the likelihood that the Mask is another object of power like the Blade of Olympus that Athena was so desperate for and given that failure has taken to the shadows, encouraging Odin to complete the mask. McGuffin or not, there is clearly some kind of incredible power behind both.

The Higher Plane

This one gets pretty deep so we’ll try to keep it as concise as we can. A realm mentioned only once in the entire series, it’s also the mystery that has plagued fans the longest. Many theorize the higher plane refers to Gnosticism and the Demiurge, a God of Gods who created all of the realms and comes from the realm known as the Pleroma. The Demiurge lusts for power to overthrow the Monad or highest being who created everything in the known universe. This theory goes even further by asserting that the Demiurge was disguised as Athena at the end of God of War 3, which is backed up by Athena’s claims that looks can be deceiving. Fans believe the Demiurge is manipulating Kratos into killing the Gods of the other realms to absorb their power. This could eventually culminate in Kratos traveling to Plemora and killing the Demiurge after he discovers its plans.