Warning: This article contained MINOR spoilers for God of War Ragnarok
Easter eggs have always played a fun role in the God of War franchise, whether it's developer in-jokes, references to the fan community, or references to other pieces of pop culture. Despite its serious tones, its authenticity to the Norse mythology source material, and its emphasis on deep character development, God of War Ragnarok still has plenty of Easter eggs for fans on the hunt, with some of the best coming from the game's Kvasir Poetry.
Much like its 2018 predecessor, God of War Ragnarok is jam-packed with collectibles and trinkets that the player can grab along their journey. While some of these collectibles reference some Norse mythology deep-cuts, and some others act as callbacks to the previous Greek-inspired games in the series, the Kvasir Poetry range of collectibles takes a different approach. Cleverly hidden behind some tongue-in-cheek titles, these poems are actually clear references to some of Sony's most beloved first-party titles, ranging from Uncharted to Dreams.
Every Sony Game Referenced in God of War Ragnarok's Kvasir Poetry
The first Kvasir poem that players will find in God of War Ragnarok is titled "The Sunrise of Nothingness," which can be found in Svartalfheim. One of the longer poems in the game, this one describes "Creatures of metal," that are "brought to their knees" by a warrior with "hair, red as blood" and her "origins, hidden." This poem is clearly a reference to Guerilla Games' Horizon series. The second Kvasir poem is also hidden in Svartalfheim, and is titled "Large Society Ground Orb, The Performance." A hilariously awkward title, this poem references MLB: The Show, with lines discussing "Nine warriors strong," who are ready to hit the orb with their "branches," all while "spectators stand." The poem "Sanguinity" can also be found in the Dwarven homeland, with lines like "Inject and deflect," "Slash and cry," and "The moon grows crimson" all being obvious references to Bloodborne.
Two more Kvasir poems can be found in Svartalfheim, one referencing a Naughty Dog game, and the other an Insomniac Games title. The first, titled "We Who Remain, Part the Second," is an immediately obvious reference to The Last of Us Part 2, cemented by lines that read "When disease rots your body," "the bearded, cruel father," and "his surrogate daughter." The poem, "Tool and Bang," on the other hand references Ratchet and Clank, with lines like "Steel and fur, unlikely friends," and "Saving world after world."
There are another four Kvasir poems to be found in Alfheim, with the first being a reference to Hideo Kojima's Death Stranding. Titled "Afterlife Abandonment," this poem is a list of items and things associated with Death Stranding, including "Stick, rope," "Baby, crying," and "Skin, handprint." Another poem, "Visions After Rest," references the user creation game Dreams, with a line that reads "Among these fanciful realms, lie endless creation." The graffiti game Concrete Genie also gets its own poem, titled "Spirits Within Walls," with an opening line that mentions "A gentle boy and his brush." Ghost of Tsushima also crops up in a short poem titled "Eastern Spectre." The final poem in Alfheim, named "Celestial Construct," is an Astro's Playroom Easter egg, with a line that reads "Guide your metal friend with care."
Vanaheim is also home to a bunch of Kvasir poems, including "Upon Pursuing a Place Not Marked on Maps," a clear reference to Uncharted that describes a hero with "pluck," "wit," and his "ancestor's ring." The next poem, "Trip" references the highly influential Journey, mentioning "long scarves" that act as a "tether" between two characters. The poem "An Organization: In the Future" references Sony's PS4 launch exclusive The Order: 1886, mentioning "Sticks spouting fire," and "The blood wolf's ire." Midgard is home to just one Kvasir poem, titled "The Dead Do Not Ride," which references another somewhat disappointing Sony title, Days Gone, with a line referring to "Horses of steel."
God of War Ragnarok is available on PS4 and PS5.