Why is Freya an enemy in God of War Ragnarok?
God of War Ragnarok has received a ton of praise for its introduction of various new characters, many of which were only mentioned in passing in the previous game. Additionally, the title also includes a plethora of new enemies, bosses, and other side characters. This goes to show that the God of War team at Sony Santa Monica has addressed the issue of repetitive enemies prevalent in the previous game.
Freya is a returning character and a goddess from Vanaheim. The Vanir deity was listed as one of the two primary antagonists in God of War Ragnarok, the second being Thor. Considering the fact that she was an ally in the previous game, many players might be confused as to why she switched sides in God of War Ragnarok. Such individuals can find the answers to their questions below.
Disclaimer: This article contains major story spoilers for God of War Ragnarok, including video clips.
Before talking about why Freya is hostile towards Kratos and Atreus in God of War Ragnarok, players must understand why she’s furious in the first place. As mentioned earlier, Freya was an ally in God of War (2018). However, during the events of the game, her son, Baldur, engaged in a fight with Kratos and Atreus. This led to the Greek God of War snapping Baldur’s neck, leaving Freya childless.
Promising to rain down “every violation imaginable” on Kratos, the Witch of the Woods left with the body of her son. Since then, the ally-turned-foe has been seeking revenge against the duo — or trio, if one counts Mimir as a member of their team.
God of War Ragnarok’s story takes place three years after all of that, with Fimbulwinter in full effect and Freya still out for vengeance. She is more powerful now, having reclaimed a huge chunk of her power and
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