Rumors of Tyr’s return in the new God of War game have received unexpected confirmation: two actors involved with the franchise have clearly indicated that the Norse god of war will appear again. One of them did so so explicitly that fans are already speculating.
In mid-April 2026, MP1ST insiders reported Tyr’s possible appearance in God of War Laufey, but at the time, it seemed like just a rumor. However, over the past few weeks, clue after clue has turned speculation into almost proven fact. The game’s official announcement at State of Play on June 2, 2026, the confirmed release date of February 16, 2027, exclusively for PS5, and the change of protagonist from Kratos to his wife Faye—all of this has already stirred up the community. But the biggest hint came from voices we already heard in Ragnarök. Diogo Morgado, the Portuguese voice actor for Tyr, found himself at the receiving end of a question from viewers during the latest State of Play stream. When asked directly about the character’s return, he laughed and responded in a way that made any denial pointless: “If you only knew how strict this NDA is. When this State of Play is over, I’ll tell you on a scale of 1 to 10 how much I had to bite my tongue.” That’s it, period. No “no,” no “I’m not in the project”—just a mysterious smile and a promise to assess his suffering after the stream. It seems the actor excels at maintaining suspense, even when he’s literally forced to spill the beans.
But Morgado isn’t the only one adding fuel to the fire. Ben Prendergast, who voiced Tyr in the English version of Ragnarök, responded to the controversy surrounding the protagonist’s change. When the Domino’s Pizza UK account mocked the game for not being the same without Kratos, and the developers at Santa Monica Studio responded with a sarcastic tweet, Prendergast reposted the reaction and added, “I haven’t seen a burn like that since Muspelheim,” along with a meme gif of Tyr. Coincidence? Unlikely. An actor already linked to the character publicly mentioning him in the context of game news is no longer just gossip, but a deliberate signal.
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What the actors said about Tyr’s return
Diogo Morgado’s cryptic response
His remark about the NDA became a major talking point. Morgado didn’t directly confirm his involvement, but he also didn’t deny it, which for an actor with a valid NDA is in itself a sign of the character’s life. He made it clear: there’s a secret, and he knows it. Moreover, after the broadcast, he didn’t deny the media headlines that interpreted his words as a hint. Silence in such a situation is golden, and it speaks louder than any denial.
Ben Prendergast’s Meme and Sarcasm
Prendergast, unlike his colleague, took a more playful approach. He didn’t mention the NDA, but his tweet with a Tyr gif and a Muspelheim reference is a classic tactic: show you’re in on the action without revealing anything. Interestingly, he did this on June 4th, when the furor surrounding the hero change was just gathering steam. The timing was no accident—in the lead-up to major announcements, such new clues seem like part of a concerted PR strategy.
Has Tyr’s return been officially confirmed?
Currently, there’s no official confirmation from Santa Monica Studio. Tyr hasn’t been mentioned in press releases, trailers, or developer interviews. However, the indirect signs are too numerous to ignore.
What’s known about God of War Laufey so far
The game will be released on February 16, 2027, and this is no longer tentative, but rather a definitive date—the date was confirmed at San Diego Comic-Con 2026. The main character is Faye (aka Laufey the Just), and the action will take place in an afterlife called Everywhen, where different eras and mythologies blend. Kratos, by the way, won’t disappear—he’ll appear in the next installment, but here we’ll play as his wife. This fact caused such a stir, and the developers’ reaction to the criticism was, to put it mildly, brazen. And Prendergast, as I recall, supported this brazenness with his meme.
Rumors about a second playable character
The most persistent rumor is that Tyr will be the second playable character—a sort of companion to Faye, much like Atreus was to Kratos. Leaks circulating since April have featured not only Tyr but also references to Excalibur, hinting at Arthurian mythology. Of course, all of this is pure speculation, but the coincidences are becoming too numerous. Furthermore, Santa Monica loves to leave hidden surprises—remember Tyr’s appearance in Ragnarök or the final battle where he turns out to be alive. So a Tyr game isn’t all that far-fetched.
Fan and Developer Reactions to the Main Character Change
A firestorm erupted in the comments and on social media immediately after the announcement. Many were skeptical of the decision to sideline Kratos. Domino’s UK, as mentioned, added fuel to the fire, and Santa Monica responded with a sarcastic post. This exchange, incidentally, triggered Prendergast’s tweet. It turns out that Tyr’s actor wasn’t at the center of this story by accident—he used the moment to remind everyone of his presence, and he did so with humor. Fans are naturally divided: some are outraged, others are in anticipation. But most importantly, everyone is now waiting for new trailers, where they’ll likely show him off as a tribute to the old god of war.
What’s next?
Expect new presentations—perhaps at The Game Awards or at the next State of Play later this year. The developers clearly have several tricks up their sleeves, and Tyr is just one of them. If the rumors are true, we’ll get not just a cameo, but a full-fledged ally with his own combat system. For now, all we can do is keep an eye on the actors’ social media and official announcements. They seem to know more than they’re letting on, and that’s got the entire community excited.
