Why God of War: Ragnarok Probably Won't Have a 'Happy Ending'

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It’s fair to say that expectations for God of War: Ragnarok are at an all-time high. Having pulled back the curtain on the sequel at last September’s PlayStation Showcase, Sony’s Santa Monica Studio has gone radio silent regarding further updates. Aside from a short video last week with Cory Barlog to commemorate God of War 2018’s fourth anniversary, little has been revealed about Kratos and Atreus’ upcoming PS4 and PS5 adventure.

As it stands, teases from reputable insiders suggest that God of War: Ragnarokis still on-course to make its 2022 release date. Despite the open-ended nature of when fans will get to play, it’s possible to speculate on how the game’s narrative will unfold. Thanks to the franchise’s history and several plot threads woven into the 2018 installment, it’s hard to envision there being a happy ending on the horizon. With no specific release date announced yet, players have enough time to prepare themselves for what will probably be a sad conclusion.

What Could Kratos’ New Weapon in God of War Ragnarok Be?

One of the biggest reasons why fans should brace themselves for a sad ending to God of War: Ragnarok has a lot to do with its main protagonist, and how Kratos reflects the universe’s concept of morality. Throughout the series, Santa Monica Studio has taken steps to ensure that good and evil aren’t straightforward ideals. While the series’ original trilogy explored how the Greek gods were corrupted by Pandora’s Box, it stopped short of positioning Kratos as a true hero. Even though his story of revenge was compelling, the Spartan's crusade is likely going to come back to bite him.

There’s no escaping the fact that Kratos has murdered countless people, creatures, and deities across God of War’s 17-year