10 Predictions for God of War: Ragnarok
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WRITTEN BY: Caitlin Johnson
Not much is known about the so called God of War Ragnarok, but we're going to take a few educated guesses! For this list we're making 10 predictions about the next game in the God of War franchise. Our list includes Kratos is Týr, Odin, Loki, Thor & Ullr, Fimbulwinter and more!
Script written by Caitlin Johnson
Welcome to MojoPlays! Today, we’re looking at 10 predictions for “God of War Ragnarök”; which god do you think Kratos will kill next?
Borrowing heavily from movies, the 2018 “God of War” didn’t have a single camera cut or loading screen – beyond loading into the game for the first time when you boot it. But a game has to load somehow, and loading screens were hidden by the long process of traveling between Midgard’s realms. On the PS5, the new console’s capabilities and its SSD will mean that the game doesn’t have to worry about disguising long loading times. Santa Monica will be free to throw in more action, bigger areas, and increase the pace, and there should be significantly less padding. Though, we’re still sure to see outstanding cinematography even without this necessary trickery.
Kratos went through most of his previous games using the Blades of Chaos, his trademark weapons, and then the 2018 game introduced his powerful Leviathan Axe. Kratos later recovered his Blades of Chaos and had both weapons at his disposal, but is the next game going to follow this formula exactly? We think Kratos might get his hands on another weapon, bringing with it an entirely new dimension to the game’s combat. Since Atreus is a master with a bow, it’s likely Kratos is going to stick to melee – but will we see him retrieve the weapons from his downed enemies, wielding the likes of Thor’s hammer in the next outing?
We all know that “Ragnarök” is going to be great, but when will we actually be able to play it? When the sequel was officially announced back in 2020 – not that we didn’t already know one was coming – the release window of “2021” was given. But will the game actually hit shelves this year? Well, radio silence from Sony could mean that unfortunately, we won’t see “Ragnarök” too soon. “God of War” 2018 had a five-year development time though, so even a 2022 release date doesn’t seem far off the mark. The studio’s director, Cory Barlog, has said publicly that the game will release when it’s ready; we can certainly wait a little longer for a game of this caliber.
One popular theory that’s been circulating since 2018 is that Kratos is actually the Norse god Tyr. At the moment the lore seems to suggest that Kratos has to be Fárbauti, an incredibly minor figure in Norse mythology who is generally thought to be Loki’s father. Tyr, on the other hand, is a Nordic war god who is probably a son of Odin. Kratos’s father is Zeus, but Zeus and Odin are equivalent deities so it’s possible there’s something to this idea. And just like Odin, Tyr is destined to come to blows with the wolf Fenrir, which could definitely make for an interesting fight if Fárbauti and Tyr are one and the same.
“God of War” 2018 ended with a revelation nobody saw coming: Kratos’s young son Atreus was actually given the name Loki by his mother. Since Atreus, just like his father, is a god, it’s clear that he's Loki, the trickster. In mythology, it’s Loki’s involvement with the death of Baldur that begins Ragnarök, which is exactly how the games have gone so far. This means that in the sequel, we could see Atreus discovering his godly powers, specifically the ability Loki has to shapeshift. And there are many more routes Santa Monica could go down to explore this; Loki is the father of Jörmungandr and Fenrir, and there are many theories that time travel will become important as the games continue.
The most powerful and versatile Norse god is Odin, the Allfather and King of Asgard. Like Zeus, Odin rules the heavens, but he’s also a deity associated with poetry, war, and magic – so he’s going to have a lot of tricks up his sleeve when it comes to his attempts to avert Ragnarök. He’s definitely going to come to blows with Kratos at some point, mirroring Zeus’s mistakes in the original “God of War” games. But Odin might not be the big bad we believe him to be, because according to Nordic prophecy, Odin is going to be ultimately defeated by Fenrir, the giant wolf. This could mean Kratos is the one who frees Fenrir in the end.
He’s not the king of the Norse gods, but Thor is definitely the most famous and is a major part of the Ragnarök prophecy. He’s almost guaranteed to be the main antagonist for the next game in the series, but will we see the thunder god on his own? Well, according to some sources, Thor has a stepson named Ullr who is a gifted archer and who’s already been mentioned. Since Thor’s two other sons Magni and Modi were both defeated by Kratos, it would make sense for him to seek Ullr’s help. Since Ullr, like Atreus, is talented at archery, this would make him and Thor an ideal foil for our main characters.
The previous game was one of the best-looking games of all time, and perhaps the most graphically powerful Sony exclusive ever seen. With this in mind, the upcoming sequel is sure to shatter expectations once again. It will undoubtedly be a beautiful and vast game – but will it run on PS4? While some next-gen titles are getting releases on old hardware, notably Sony’s other looming, flagship sequel, “Horizon Forbidden West”, it’s entirely possible that “God of War Ragnarök” will be for the PlayStation 5 only. However, the director of the original “God of War” games, David Jaffe, believes that a PS4 version will release – but would the game be harmed by attempts to make it run on last-gen? Only time will tell.
The title of the next game is widely speculated to be “Ragnarök”, thanks to the focus on the Ragnarök prophecy and the tagline that “Ragnarök is coming”. But will the second game in an impending trilogy be about Ragnarök at all? Well, the conclusion of the last game told us that Fimbulwinter was about to begin, a period of deadly cold, after which point Thor will arrive to face Kratos. Only after Fimbulwinter is over will Ragnarök truly begin, which means the next game might actually focus on Fimbulwinter and Thor’s pursuit of Kratos, leaving Ragnarök itself for the finale.
It took numerous games for Kratos to see everything the Greek world had to offer, killing the entire Grecian pantheon one by one. So, it’s hardly surprising that Santa Monica didn’t let you explore the entirety of the Nine Worlds to your heart’s content in the last game, saving plenty of locations for the inevitable sequels. Three realms of Norse cosmology – Asgard, Vanaheim, and Svartalfheim – were left completely untouched in 2018, and are surely worthy settings for the sequel. And it’ll be pretty cool to see “God of War’s” take on Asgard after it already featured in “Assassin’s Creed Valhalla”. Wherever they decide to take us, we’re sure they’ll knock it out of the park.
10 Predictions for God of War Ragnarök
Welcome to MojoPlays! Today, we’re looking at 10 predictions for “God of War Ragnarök”; which god do you think Kratos will kill next?
Less Padding
Borrowing heavily from movies, the 2018 “God of War” didn’t have a single camera cut or loading screen – beyond loading into the game for the first time when you boot it. But a game has to load somehow, and loading screens were hidden by the long process of traveling between Midgard’s realms. On the PS5, the new console’s capabilities and its SSD will mean that the game doesn’t have to worry about disguising long loading times. Santa Monica will be free to throw in more action, bigger areas, and increase the pace, and there should be significantly less padding. Though, we’re still sure to see outstanding cinematography even without this necessary trickery.
New Weapons
Kratos went through most of his previous games using the Blades of Chaos, his trademark weapons, and then the 2018 game introduced his powerful Leviathan Axe. Kratos later recovered his Blades of Chaos and had both weapons at his disposal, but is the next game going to follow this formula exactly? We think Kratos might get his hands on another weapon, bringing with it an entirely new dimension to the game’s combat. Since Atreus is a master with a bow, it’s likely Kratos is going to stick to melee – but will we see him retrieve the weapons from his downed enemies, wielding the likes of Thor’s hammer in the next outing?
Release Date
We all know that “Ragnarök” is going to be great, but when will we actually be able to play it? When the sequel was officially announced back in 2020 – not that we didn’t already know one was coming – the release window of “2021” was given. But will the game actually hit shelves this year? Well, radio silence from Sony could mean that unfortunately, we won’t see “Ragnarök” too soon. “God of War” 2018 had a five-year development time though, so even a 2022 release date doesn’t seem far off the mark. The studio’s director, Cory Barlog, has said publicly that the game will release when it’s ready; we can certainly wait a little longer for a game of this caliber.
Kratos is Týr
One popular theory that’s been circulating since 2018 is that Kratos is actually the Norse god Tyr. At the moment the lore seems to suggest that Kratos has to be Fárbauti, an incredibly minor figure in Norse mythology who is generally thought to be Loki’s father. Tyr, on the other hand, is a Nordic war god who is probably a son of Odin. Kratos’s father is Zeus, but Zeus and Odin are equivalent deities so it’s possible there’s something to this idea. And just like Odin, Tyr is destined to come to blows with the wolf Fenrir, which could definitely make for an interesting fight if Fárbauti and Tyr are one and the same.
Loki
“God of War” 2018 ended with a revelation nobody saw coming: Kratos’s young son Atreus was actually given the name Loki by his mother. Since Atreus, just like his father, is a god, it’s clear that he's Loki, the trickster. In mythology, it’s Loki’s involvement with the death of Baldur that begins Ragnarök, which is exactly how the games have gone so far. This means that in the sequel, we could see Atreus discovering his godly powers, specifically the ability Loki has to shapeshift. And there are many more routes Santa Monica could go down to explore this; Loki is the father of Jörmungandr and Fenrir, and there are many theories that time travel will become important as the games continue.
Odin
The most powerful and versatile Norse god is Odin, the Allfather and King of Asgard. Like Zeus, Odin rules the heavens, but he’s also a deity associated with poetry, war, and magic – so he’s going to have a lot of tricks up his sleeve when it comes to his attempts to avert Ragnarök. He’s definitely going to come to blows with Kratos at some point, mirroring Zeus’s mistakes in the original “God of War” games. But Odin might not be the big bad we believe him to be, because according to Nordic prophecy, Odin is going to be ultimately defeated by Fenrir, the giant wolf. This could mean Kratos is the one who frees Fenrir in the end.
Thor & Ullr
He’s not the king of the Norse gods, but Thor is definitely the most famous and is a major part of the Ragnarök prophecy. He’s almost guaranteed to be the main antagonist for the next game in the series, but will we see the thunder god on his own? Well, according to some sources, Thor has a stepson named Ullr who is a gifted archer and who’s already been mentioned. Since Thor’s two other sons Magni and Modi were both defeated by Kratos, it would make sense for him to seek Ullr’s help. Since Ullr, like Atreus, is talented at archery, this would make him and Thor an ideal foil for our main characters.
PS5 Exclusive
The previous game was one of the best-looking games of all time, and perhaps the most graphically powerful Sony exclusive ever seen. With this in mind, the upcoming sequel is sure to shatter expectations once again. It will undoubtedly be a beautiful and vast game – but will it run on PS4? While some next-gen titles are getting releases on old hardware, notably Sony’s other looming, flagship sequel, “Horizon Forbidden West”, it’s entirely possible that “God of War Ragnarök” will be for the PlayStation 5 only. However, the director of the original “God of War” games, David Jaffe, believes that a PS4 version will release – but would the game be harmed by attempts to make it run on last-gen? Only time will tell.
Fimbulwinter
The title of the next game is widely speculated to be “Ragnarök”, thanks to the focus on the Ragnarök prophecy and the tagline that “Ragnarök is coming”. But will the second game in an impending trilogy be about Ragnarök at all? Well, the conclusion of the last game told us that Fimbulwinter was about to begin, a period of deadly cold, after which point Thor will arrive to face Kratos. Only after Fimbulwinter is over will Ragnarök truly begin, which means the next game might actually focus on Fimbulwinter and Thor’s pursuit of Kratos, leaving Ragnarök itself for the finale.
New Realms
It took numerous games for Kratos to see everything the Greek world had to offer, killing the entire Grecian pantheon one by one. So, it’s hardly surprising that Santa Monica didn’t let you explore the entirety of the Nine Worlds to your heart’s content in the last game, saving plenty of locations for the inevitable sequels. Three realms of Norse cosmology – Asgard, Vanaheim, and Svartalfheim – were left completely untouched in 2018, and are surely worthy settings for the sequel. And it’ll be pretty cool to see “God of War’s” take on Asgard after it already featured in “Assassin’s Creed Valhalla”. Wherever they decide to take us, we’re sure they’ll knock it out of the park.
