A new wave of rumors is circulating around Sony Santa Monica’s next project, and it is a big one for God of War fans. According to well-known insider NateTheHate, Cory Barlog’s new game is set in the God of War universe and will reportedly put Faye in the starring role.
Insider Report Claims the Game Is Set in the God of War Universe
NateTheHate says he has heard the game is set within the God of War universe and that the lead character will be Faye. He also adds that gameplay is expected to differ from the Norse saga games with more of a focus on action, with a current plan pointing to a reveal this year and a release target in the first half of 2027, assuming plans do not change.
As of now, Sony Santa Monica has not officially confirmed any of these details, so this should be treated as a report from an insider rather than an announcement.
A Faye Led God of War Game Would Be a Huge Shift
Faye has often been a mystery hanging over the Norse era. In God of War 2018, her death sets the entire journey in motion, with Kratos and Atreus traveling to fulfill her final wish.
A game centered on Faye could finally put major unanswered questions on screen rather than leaving them in lore and backstory. It could also reframe key events from the Norse saga by showing what she was doing and what she knew before Kratos and Atreus began their quest.
Cory Barlog Has Previously Expressed Interest in Exploring Faye’s Story
Years before these new rumors, Cory Barlog publicly talked about wanting to tell the story of how Kratos and Faye met, while also emphasizing how important she is within the Norse era’s narrative setup.
That does not confirm a new game is happening, but it does explain why a Faye focused concept has remained such a popular theory among the community.
Reported Gameplay Changes Could Mean a Different Kind of God of War
One of the most interesting parts of the rumor is the suggestion that the gameplay will differ from the Norse era titles and lean more heavily into action.
If Sony Santa Monica is building a new branch of the franchise within the same universe, a new lead character could justify a noticeably different combat rhythm, traversal style, and overall structure while still keeping the identity of God of War intact.
Reveal Window and Release Target Mentioned by the Insider
NateTheHate’s report points to a reveal this year and a release target in the first half of 2027, assuming there is no delay.
Targets like this can shift easily, especially for large AAA productions, so it is best to view this as a tentative window rather than a firm date.
If the rumor is accurate, the next real signal will likely be an official tease, a PlayStation showcase reveal, or job listing language that clearly points to God of War related narrative work. Until then, this remains unconfirmed, even if the idea of a Faye led game fits years of fan speculation and Barlog’s past comments.
