God of War Ragnarok is set to close the book on the Norse saga of the franchise, and many fans are eagerly waiting for the chance to fight against countless creatures, humans, and gods. In the recent trailer revealed at the State of Play, many of the game’s key plot points were explained, including what to expect from characters like Tyr, Freya, Odin, and Thor. With so much confirmed, the God of War Ragnarok story seems to be all but revealed, and as the release date edges closer, fans’ excitement continues to grow.

Kratos and Atreus find themselves taking on unbeatable odds as they prepare to lead a charge against Odin and Thor, bringing about Ragnarok. The State of Play trailer also revealed several key figures, including the three wolves, Skoll, Hati, and Fenrir, who will most likely aid Kratos and Atreus in their quest. Also, it seems that Kratos is no longer calling the shots. Whether it is because of a moment in the story or because Atreus has some knowledge that Kratos does not is still a mystery, though it could mean the end of Kratos, as hinted at the end of 2018’s God of War.

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Atreus Holds The Reins

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One of the biggest talking points about 2018’s God of War was seeing how much Kratos grew throughout the course of the game. He went from putting absolutely no faith in his son to regarding him as a worthy god, capable of doing good and breaking the cycle of death that has followed him from Greece. The State of Play trailer for God of War Ragnarok showed an interaction between Kratos and Atreus, which confirmed that Atreus will be the one calling the shots and guiding Kratos through the story.

There are many reasons why Atreus is taking the lead in this game, for starters, he could have knowledge of certain things that need to be done in order to kickstart Ragnarok and is asking for his father’s trust to see this through. Another reason could be that he is being manipulated by Odin, who is shown arriving at Kratos’ door in the trailer. The most likely reason, however, is that he is being guided by Angrboda, the last giant, as she yearns for revenge after what Thor and Odin did to her people, which would also explain why the wolves are siding with the duo.

Kratos Has Many Allies

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Apart from Angrboda, who was revealed in a previous trailer, and is historically the wife of Loki, Kratos and Atreus seem to have many more allies in God of War Ragnarok than they did in the previous game. Tyr, the Norse God of War, will be helping Kratos and Atreus after they free him from the prison that Odin threw him into, and will prove to be a valuable resource of knowledge. Also, while they did not feature in the most recent trailer, Brok and Sindri will also return to lend the duo some weapons and help.

The three Norse wolves, Skoll, Hati, and Fenrir, also seem to be allies of Kratos and Atreus, and this could be easily explained by the fact that Loki is their father, though it is more likely that Angrboda has asked them to help the duo. They will start the events of Ragnarok, something that was visibly seen when Atreus shot the eclipse in the trailer. Finally, while it looked like Freya was an enemy to the pair, the scene they depicted may lend a hint that she will ultimately side with the duo in the hopes of ending the Aesir reign and freeing her people.

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Odin And The Valkyries

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The State of Play trailer for God of War Ragnarok revealed a major fight scene where Kratos and Atreus fight against a pair of Valkyries. These two Valkyries are Hrist and Mist, two legendary figures in Norse mythology who carry the horn of Odin with them. Their presence all but confirms that Odin will not be able to talk Kratos out of war, and could also hint at many other important Valkyries appearing in the game, including Brynhild, the most famous Valkyrie in Norse mythology.

It has been known for quite a while that Thor will be one of the main villains that fans will fight against, and while Odin’s role has been shrouded in mystery, the State of Play trailer all but confirmed that the All-Father will not be able to convince Kratos and Atreus to stop their quest for Ragnarok. It stands to reason that at some point in the game, the players will be fighting against Odin himself, probably with the help of Fenrir and Tyr. So, along with Thor, the Valkyries, and maybe Freya, Kratos and Atreus will also be fighting Odin and could encounter any other Aesir God that did not feature in the first game, such as Vidar and Vali, two of Odin’s other children.

With so much revealed about God of War: Ragnarok, the story has finally begun to unravel and fans have been given a glimpse of what to expect. From countless enemies to numerous allies, the final chapter in the Norse saga of the God of War franchise has set itself up to have a dramatic and exciting ending. Whether Kratos survives is still not known, but with Atreus taking the lead, the wolves behind them, and the wrath of Asgard attempting to stop them, God of War Ragnarok seems to be the best way to end this chapter in Kratos’ life.

God of War: Ragnarok is scheduled to release on November 9, 2022, for PS4 and PS5.

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