GoW Ragnarök's Collector's Edition Hints At Kratos Wielding Mjolnir
The God of War Ragnarök Collector's Edition contains a replica of Thor's hammer Mjolnir, suggesting that Kratos will wield the iconic hammer in-game. The highly-anticipated title will conclude the series' Norse saga, with Kratos and Atreus coming to blows with deities like Thor, Freya and Odin. The God of War Ragnarok release date trailer was recently revealed as November 9, with the announcement coming along with an intense cinematic trailer. The God of War Ragnarok Collector's Edition includes a replica of Thor's hammer Mjolnir, hinting that Kratos will wield the powerful weapon himself.
2018's God of War served as a fresh start for the series by transporting Kratos from Greek myth to the Norse world. The game also introduced Atreus, Kratos' young son with an epic fate. God of War takes Kratos and Atreus on an exciting and emotional journey across the Nine Realms, with Kratos teaching his son to survive while Atreus teaches his father to be a hero. The game ends on a cliffhanger, with Atreus revealed to be the trickster god Loki before Thor confronts the duo at their home. God of War Ragnarok will feature Thor as a prominent antagonist, with Sons of Anarchy star Ryan Hurst portraying him via motion capture.
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While Thor never actually appears in 2018's God of War, the Norse God of Thunder plays a significant role in the game's lore. Odin's powerful son acts as a reflection of Kratos' past, with the Asgardian having wiped out the Jotun using his unstoppable hammer. Mjolnir was crafted by Brok and Sindri, two friendly dwarves that hold a large place in the title's rather small supporting cast, which makes it a counterpart to Kratos' own Leviathan
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