Summary
As always, there are some big rumors floating around the gaming ecosphere right now, and one of the biggest seems to suggest that some kind ofGod of War Ragnarokhalf-sequel is right around the corner. Whilerumors about a potentialGod of War RagnarokDLChave persisted for almost a year now, they’ve really started picking up in recent months, with a leak back in August reporting that a half-sequel in a similar vein toUncharted: Lost LegacyandSpider-Man: Miles Moraleswas around 60% finished.
Well, these leaks have only grown more prominent in the last few weeks, with the most recent doubling down on that August report and now claiming that the game is mere weeks away from completion, and weeks away from an apparentreveal at The Game Awards. Though all rumors should be taken with a hefty pinch of salt, it would make sense forGod of Warto get a half-sequel, withRagnarokleaving the door open on just about every side and main character in the series. Of course, Atreus would be the natural pick as the protagonist for aGod of Warhalf-sequel, and if that’s the case, then the game might want to borrow an oldAssassin’s Creed Syndicategimmick.
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An Atreus God of War Game Could Borrow Assassin’s Creed Syndicate’s Best Moment
Explaining Assassin’s Creed Syndicate’s Best Section
The vast majority ofAssassin’s Creed Syndicatefollows the same general formula as all the previousACgames that came before it. InAssassin’s Creed Syndicate, players take on the role ofEvie and Jacob Frye, two Assassin siblings attempting to rid the Victorian London streets of Templar rule. And thoughAssassin’s Creed Syndicatelargely sticks to the same classic formula many fans now miss, it also wasn’t without its few big surprises, one of which saw players time-shift to World War 1.
Available as part of a “Helix Glitch” side quest,Assassin’s Creed Syndicatetransports players to WW1-era Londonfor a handful of missions. Putting players in the boots of Lydia Frye, one of the twins' descendants, these World War 1 missions have players free-running around Tower Bridge in the midst of a full-scale aerial assault on London. Though it only lasts around an hour, this little excursion is one ofAssassin’s Creed Syndicate’s best moments, feeling like a small snippet of an entirely different game, and thus adding a great deal of variety and excitement to the novel experience.
How the Next God of War Game Could Use AC Syndicate’s Best Section
Though it might seem like a strange addition at first, it would actually make complete sense for aGod of WarAtreus-led sequel, half-sequel, or DLC to borrow this feature fromAssassin’s Creed Syndicate. It’s already well-established inGod of War Ragnarokthat Faye is capable of putting Kratos into a strange, dream-like memory via some kind of unknown magic, and it would make sense that she could do that with Atreus as well. Though, this time, rather than just play as Atreus going through one of his mother’s memories, the player should be able to control Faye directly.
This would make complete sense if Atreus used his own magic to relive his mother’s memories, maybe in an attempt to learn more about her past or her own abilities. This could lead to some pretty exciting gameplay sequences where players take control of Faye, maybe even putting players in her shoes during her battle with Thor, which causes the sinkholes that players can find inGod of War Ragnarok. These sequences could be short and sweet, giving players just a burst of unique gameplay to keep the experience feeling varied and engaging throughout.
God of War Ragnarok
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Embark on an epic and heartfelt journey as Kratos and Atreus struggle with holding on and letting goFrom Santa Monica Studio comes the sequel to the critically acclaimed God of War (2018). Fimbulwinter is well underway. Kratos and Atreus must journey to each of the Nine Realms in search of answers as Asgardian forces prepare for a prophesied battle that will end the world. Along the way they will explore stunning, mythical landscapes, and face fearsome enemies in the form of Norse gods and monsters. The threat of Ragnarök grows ever closer. Kratos and Atreus must choose between their own safety and the safety of the realms.
