After month of purported rumors and leaks that it was happening, Santa Monica Studio finally revealed a God of War sequel was coming to PS5. The only thing it really confirmed was that "Ragnarok is coming," but that's enough.
After all, players got a glimpse at Thor at the end of God of War. Having massacred the giants and having an obnoxious temper confirmed, it seems likely that Kratos and Thor will come face to face in a battle of the gods. For many, that's a big enough draw, but there's a good chance it doesn't end there.
God of War Ragnarok PS5: Kratos vs. Thor
As seen in the true ending, it's likely that Thor comes for Kratos and Atreus at some point in the sequel, as the pair are responsible for Baldur and Magni's death. Thor's bloodthirsty ruthlessness makes the Aesir god one of the most hated in the God of War realm, and that is something Kratos is likely aware of. With the Leviathan Axe and Mjolnir made to oppose each other, the two figures both reputable for their rage and tempers, and both genuinely loving their family, it seems clear that Kratos and Thor are two sides of the same coin. However, there appears to be a third side.
Comparatively, Thor plays a similar role to Ares from the original games. Personality and goal-wise, the two gods are indeed opposite ends of the spectrum, but they are both defined by one important factor: their rage and their collective hate, even across Greek and Norse pantheons. The gods hated Ares in the original game, who was constantly warring with others and trying to overthrow Zeus, whereas Thor cannot even visit his worshippers' home without killing someone. The Nine Realms practically hate God of War's Thor, despite it being their admiration his vanity desires.
This rage and hate is a common theme in God of War, and there's a good chance that Thor's fate is tied to Ares'. The latter had big plans to take control of Olympus, using Kratos and the Marked Warrior prophecy to set himself up. However, his rage and his reliance on prophecies effectively set up his own downfall: he created Kratos, and in turn, Kratos replaced him as the God of War.
Thor is likely obsessed with his lost fight with God of War's World Serpent, and likely many Aesir, know of the prophecy of Ragnarok. Combine this with his own blind rage, and it sets up a similar character arc to that of Ares. He and Kratos may fight, but it seems likely that Thor causes his own downfall. After all, Thor is not a God of War; the Norse God of War is one of justice and is loved by many. It would seem that Tyr sets the standard Kratos believes all gods should be held to, and in acting like Tyr, Kratos cannot give into his revenge. It may be Atreus as a twist, but for whatever reason and why, Thor's arrogance is unlikely to go unchecked.
A God of War sequel releases in 2021.