God of War's Kratos Didn't Need to Return, But It's the Right Call

Kratos is set to return as the lead of the next God of War game.

The piece argues that, despite Atreus and other supporting characters growing in importance, Kratos remains the franchise’s central anchor.

After finishing his Norse-era character arc, Kratos is still seen as the most fitting figure to drive the series forward.

The decision is framed as a sensible move that preserves God of War’s expanded ensemble while keeping its core identity intact.