God of War Ragnarok guide: How to complete Nine Realms in Bloom Favor

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God of War Ragnarok, the sequel that fans have been waiting to get their hands on for the last four years, is finally out and delivers an equally, if not even more, engaging narrative than its prequel. The God of War series has never been about side content or optional quests, and followed a linear progression akin to most character action games such as Bayonetta and Devil May Cry, filled with countless set-piece moments and boss fights.

However, with God of War (2018), developer Santa Monica Studio took the series towards a more action-adventure oriented progression, filled with plenty of side content, optional quests, and vast stretches of explorable areas. The game offered multiple end-game questlines, including some truly challenging boss fights and exploration segments across the different Norse realms.

Much like its prequel, God of War Ragnarok also follows a non-linear progression structure, offering a host of side content activities for players to complete. One such optional questline (or Favor) is 'Nine Realms in Bloom,' which sees Kratos and his companion exploring the in-game world in search of mystical flowers.

Note: This article contains minor spoilers for God of War Ragnarok.

The Favor - Nine Realms in Bloom is easily the most relaxing side quest in God of War Ragnarok, completely devoid of any combat or enemy encounter. While it may feel counter-intuitive in a "God of War" title to have a quest that does not feature combat, it's a great breather between the many boss fights, set-pieces, and mob hunts in the game.

The quest begins as soon as players stumble upon the first mystical flower, which can be found pretty early on in Svartalfheim. However, players can only complete this quest after unlocking realm