Potential God of War 4 Leak Reveals Norse Setting, Bearded Kratos

A huge potential leak has recently landed for God of War 4, revealing its new setting, the return of Kratos, and a few interesting details.

We know a new God of War game is in development. Creative Director Corey Barlog confirmed this back at PlayStation Experience 2014, but declined to reveal any details. In fact, a whole year later and we still know nothing. That, however, might be about to change.

NerdLeaks has published a whole slew of concept art for what is apparently God of War 4. The images have since been taken down, but can be found on Neogaf. Kratos’ next adventure will apparently pit him against the Norse gods. Kratos returns as the main character, and now sports a beard and a full set of pants. One of the game’s locations will be Alfheim, “Land Of The Fairies,” and home to the Light Elves. Kratos will find himself in more than one prison throughout his adventure, and comes equipped with an axe capable of cutting vines and creating bridges/walkways. No word on if his trusty Blades of Chaos/Athena/Exile will return. Finally, the environment will be highly intractable. An example given is that when Kratos brushes-up against vines and flowers, the fauna will expel visible spores.

Obviously this needs to be taken with a huge grain of salt, but there might be truth in this rumor. For one, all of the architecture in the art matches the art style found in God of War games. This also wouldn’t be the first time a huge Sony game has been leaked this way. Horizon: Zero Dawn was leaked a year ahead of its announcement via a concept art leak. Finally, the rumor has the backing of Shinobi602, a noted industry insider who has a stellar track record. This is the same guy who leaked Horizon: Zero Dawn. Furthermore, he recently leaked that Call of Duty 2016 will take place in the far future and feature space combat.

Take this as a rumor for now until Sony or Sony Santa Monica makes an announcement. E3 2016 is right around the corner where Sony might reveal God of War 4 alongside their other big rumor, PS4.5.

source  http://www.hardcoregamer.com/2016/04/05/potential-god-of-war-4-leak-reveals-norse-setting-bearded-kratos/200985/