Egypt Theory

Theory summary

Sekhmet's appearance may be the clearest sign that God of War Laufey will touch Egyptian mythology, but it does not yet confirm a full Egyptian saga.

Confidence label

Confirmed Egyptian element, speculative larger arc.

Sekhmet is confirmed in official coverage. A larger Egypt-centered story is not confirmed.

Confirmed facts

Sekhmet appears in official God of War Laufey material.
She is one of the gods Laufey encounters in the Everywhen.
The Everywhen includes gods from different mythologies.

God of War fans have discussed Egypt as a possible future mythology for years. Sekhmet gives those theories a stronger hook because she is not a background reference; she is named as one of the gods in Laufey's new story.

Counterpoints

One Egyptian goddess does not confirm that the full game, or a future game, is centered on Egypt. Sekhmet may be one part of a broader Everywhen conflict.

What would strengthen the theory

More Egyptian gods in trailers
Egyptian locations or architecture as major areas
Developer comments about Egypt's role
Store copy naming Egyptian mythology directly
Codex entries connecting Sekhmet to larger future events

Sources

PlayStation Blog: First look at God of War Laufey
GamesRadar: Egyptian God of War rumors and Laufey