I really want the new one to have a different weapon other than the axe. I'd love for a dwarven thrower hammer or have multiple weapons like in the older GoW 3 where he could use a sword too.
I don’t see why they wouldn’t. They’ve already confirmed multiple shields, like the big one you can slam into the ground.
I think dual wielding would be nice.
Also new axe abilities like throwing your axe into someone and drawing it back with the enemy still attached