With the success of the 2018 God of War reboot, the franchise has taken a bold new direction, distancing itself from its original hack-and-slash gameplay in favor of a more narrative-driven experience. While this has been widely celebrated, it also raises the question of whether the series will ever return to its roots. This is where the rumored God of War remastered collection comes into play, offering the possibility of revisiting Kratos’ earlier adventures. However, if the rumors are true, the challenge will be ensuring the remastered collection appeals to more than just nostalgia.