God of War: Ragnarok May Pass Kratos' Baton to Atreus
One of the most hotly anticipated games of 2022 is Santa Monica's God of War: Ragnarok which is the second and final part of Kratos' adventures in Norse mythology. Although not many details have been released, it is clear that Kratos and his son, Atreus, have plenty of dangers ahead of them. Following Baldur's death, Freya and Thor are both out for revenge, and it seems not much but Kratos' head will satisfy them. Furthermore, the incoming Ragnarok promises to bring doomsday if Kratos and Atreus do not find a way to stop it.
Needless to say, God of War: Ragnarok is on track to unravel many secrets and provide plenty of action-packed moments. However, there has been speculation that the game will do the unthinkable and, after a decade of God of War, shift the focus away from Kratos. Although the Spartan warrior has carried the franchise well for years, it may be time for Atreus to take the reins, and Norse mythology gives hints that the next God of War game will do exactly that.
Why God of War: Ragnarok Launching in November Just Makes Sense
2020's God of War is supposed to be a reboot of the series, and it does away with many of the conventions that have served the franchise well for years prior. Instead of the usual fixed camera that allows gamers a wide view of the battlefield, God of War (2020) opts for an over-the-shoulder perspective that puts gamers real close to the action, making every blow feel even more impactful. It also abandons its Greek mythology inspirations in favor of Norse mythology. Consequently, Kratos finds himself in the Nine Realms where he crosses paths with Norse gods such as Mimir, and Norse mythological creatures such as Jormungandr.
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