God of War Ragnarok: Can Atreus Fill Kratos' Shoes?

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Fans are less than a month away from God of War Ragnarok’s release. There are many eyes on the game, as it marks the final chapter of Kratos and Atreus’ Norse mythology saga. Some fans are worried that it also marks the end of Kratos story.

God of War (2020) left a big hint that God of War Ragnarok may be Kratos’ last rodeo, though the Spartan warrior has proven that he can defy fate when it suits him. Should Kratos perish, it would likely be up to Atreus to fill his role. Though capable, it would be a tough job for the young man to walk in his father's big shoes.

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The upcoming sequel will surely bring several bombshell moments. There are numerous questions surrounding God of War Ragnarok, but perhaps the most burning question concerns Kratos’ fate. Over the years, Kratos has face plenty of big challenges, and he has been to hell and back literally. However, there are hints that things may be different this time around, and that the Spartan warrior may meet his match.

At the end of 2018’s God of War, players encounter a mural which depicts Kratos dead and lying in Atreus’ arms. There are also some runes with the following words: Death, Father, Mourned, and Betrayal. Many gamers have taken this to be a hint that Kratos may be about to meet his end. Some have taken things a step further and have speculated that Atreus may have something to do with his father’s death.

Kratos dying wouldn’t be out of place within Norse mythology, especially with Ragnarok on the horizon. According to mythology, Ragnarok is a series of apocalyptic events which leads to the death of many gods, including Odin who is eaten by the giant wolf Fenrir. If the upcoming game is anything like