Could The Next God of War Be A Woman?

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No, this is not another woke idea. It’s not clickbait. And no, it’s not meant to be controversial. Stay with me, and I’ll convince you why having a woman as the protagonist of a God of War game (after Ragnarok) would be a great idea.

Could Young Kratos Defeat Old Kratos?

Recently, I’ve been replaying Uncharted Lost Legacy (another PlayStation-exclusive title). It’s a game that takes place in the same universe as the previous Uncharted games but allows the series protagonist, Nathan Drake, to enjoy his retirement and instead focus on two female character leads, Chloe Frazer and Nadine Ross. In my review of the game, I commented on how I realised that I didn’t actually miss Nathan Drake. Don’t get me wrong, I enjoyed the smart-aleck adventurer just as much as the next person, but the two new heroines in Uncharted Lost Legacy brought a fresh take to the franchise.

Of course, this made me think: What if one of the most masculine gaming franchises out there decided to include a female protagonist? What if the God of War himself was joined by a battle-hardened, playable female character? What if the next God of War introduced a heroine to accompany Kratos and Atreus on their adventure? What if the next God of War was a woman?

Wait! Before you, all go full God of War on me. Hear me out.

Looking Back Now, God of War Ragnarok Should Have Been A Lot Better

If you have played the latest God of War games (which many believe are the best games on the PS4 and PS5), then you would be aware that, although Kratos is still the always-pissed anti-hero we all love, his anger is tempered by the responsibility and love he feels towards his son, Atreus.

This change had angered some fans of the franchise earlier on in development. But, personally, I