Immortals Fenyx Rising, one of Ubisoft’s newest IPs, is a humorous and satirical take on the fascinating tales of Greek mythology. It follows the titular Fenyx, a player-created character who is tasked with defeating the evil Typhon, who has been vengefully shattering the gods from their respective essences and turning mortals to stone. Despite their mortal status, Feynx must reconnect the gods to their essences and fulfill the prophecy of taking down Typhon.
While this open-world game (there’s a huge amount to see across its expansive map) is quite funny and presents itself as a sort of farcical retelling of some aspects of Greek mythology, the story also asks to be taken seriously at certain times. As such, the moments where things don’t quite add up tend to stand out. However, there are also several intriguing fan theories that have the potential to fill in the gaps. What out for story spoilers ahead!
10 Makes No Sense: Zeus Does Nothing
After Typhon’s escape at the start of the game, Zeus immediately turns to Prometheus for help, only to be sucked into one of his stories. Apart from this singular event, Zeus does nothing of consequence until the story’s climax.
He simply listens to the events of Fenyx’s adventure as they happen, which wouldn’t be so unbelievable if he, himself, hadn’t also bet against Fenyx’s triumph over the evil Typhon. If Zeus really believed Fenyx would fail, speaking with Prometheus would do nothing but waste time while Typhon wreaks havoc on the world.
9 Fan Theory That Does: Zeus’s Portrayal Helps The Player Feel More Powerful
Zeus’s more comedic depiction in Immortals Fenyx Rising may actually serve to make the player feel stronger (unlock their Godly Powers, you could say), as well as feed the narrative that the gods aren’t as almighty and perfect as the mortals in the game might think they are. When the player sees that Zeus, the most revered god in all of Greek mythology, is played as a joke, it helps them identify how strong their character truly is in comparison.
Fenyx’s story is a true hero’s journey, meaning they come from humble beginnings and discover the true power they hold inside gradually as the plot unfolds. The game’s take on Zeus enhances the player’s feeling of strength as they progress through the experience and its leveling systems.
8 Makes No Sense: Zeus Wants Prometheus To Help Him Battle Typhon
After Typhon’s escape prior to the events of the story, Zeus finds himself speaking with Prometheus (whom he has not only imprisoned as well but also sentenced to an eternity of torture) in an attempt to secure his help battling Typhon.
Aside from the fact that Prometheus is likely out of shape and in no condition for such a task, why would he feel obligated or obliged to help Zeus at all? They may have a history of being allies, but after the events leading up to this story, it feels odd that Zeus would expect this of him.
7 Fan Theory That Does: Zeus Simply Wants Prometheus’s Company
Prometheus’s history with Zeus is a little muddled because, while Zeus did indeed sentence him to eternal torture, they also share a friendlier history. Perhaps Zeus specifically sought out Prometheus knowing he would be of no help in defeating Typhon, but trusting that their conversations bring him some sort of relief.
Relationships are complicated, and that’s sure to be true in the world of gods as well. As such, it might not be too far-fetched to assume Zeus views his conversation with Prometheus as a sort of escape from the situation, but is simply too proud to admit it.
6 Makes No Sense: It Takes Typhon Eons To Escape Imprisonment
Typhon is considered one of the deadliest opponents Zeus has ever faced. Anyone familiar with Greek mythology will consider Typhon to be a worthy final threat in this game, but what doesn’t add up is how it takes him so long to escape being imprisoned.
A plot twist later in the title reveals that his escape was fabricated by Prometheus and his brother, to get revenge on Zeus. If this was the case, why didn’t Prometheus’s brother just release him instead of going through the lengths of freeing Typhon? Or, at the very least, why didn’t Prometheus set this plan into motion much sooner?
5 Fan Theory That Does: The Gods Were Too Afraid Of Typhon To Kill Him
Considering Typhon’s history in the realm of Greek mythology (coupled with the fact that the story of Immortals Fenyx Rising is a comedy first and foremost), it makes sense that Zeus and the gods might have been too afraid of Typhon and his wrath to do anything other than imprison him.
While typically cold and stoic, the Zeus in this story is presented as a spoof of himself by highlighting and focusing on his flaws. While the more familiar Zeus would have no second thoughts about killing Typhon, it’s possible this satirical take on him would be scared to attempt anything more.
4 Makes No Sense: Fenyx Can Change Appearance With No One Noticing
The player has a handful of customization options at the start of the game, allowing them to create a Fenyx that appeals most to them. Immortals Fenyx Rising takes an extra step, however, in that the player can change Fenyx’s appearance at any time while visiting the Hall of the Gods, a sort of hub where new skills can be learned and various upgrades can be applied.
While this is an awesome tool for player customization, it makes little sense that every NPC in the game can recognize Fenyx, however drastic their change in appearance may have been. This is especially true because this tool is organically woven into the game’s world through the Hall of the Gods.
3 Fan Theory That Does: The Gods Are Used To Changing Their Appearances
Hermes tells Fenyx early on that the gods change their appearances themselves through the same means as Fenyx. Perhaps, then, the gods are used to this kind of erratic change.
It also helps that Fenyx is assumed to be the only character with whom the gods are having any regular interaction. Though it’s very odd that they wouldn’t at least mention Fenyx’s change, it makes more sense that they wouldn’t be completely confused as to who Fenyx is.
2 Makes No Sense: Zeus’s Character Arc
Zeus’s character arc is primarily defined through the narrative’s framing device of Prometheus telling him a story. He comes to realize how poorly he’s treated everyone in his life and makes a positive change by helping Fenyx at the end of the game.
As hard-headed as Zeus is traditionally portrayed (and as goofy as he’s portrayed here), it doesn’t quite make sense for Zeus to identify (let alone own up to) his personal flaws, and definitely not through the storytelling of Prometheus.
1 Fan Theory That Does: Zeus’s Arc Shows The Power Of Storytelling
Prometheus’s tale of Fenyx works thematically with the idea of Fenyx being a storyteller. Not only does this show the power of stories, but it also works well with the fact that Fenyx is the one destined to defeat Typhon and restore the world.
It wasn’t a warrior who saved the day; it was a simple storyteller. Zeus may have made this connection, leading him to take Prometheus’s story at more than face value. Through this, perhaps, he was able to re-evaluate his perception of himself through the lens of the story.
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