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Since the launch ofGod of Warin 2018, the rage-driven protagonist Kratos’ worlds have never been the same. The franchise’s reboot took players across the realms of Norse mythology, completely moving on from its Greek past. Or, at least that’s what the newer games want us to believe.
However, a neat theory suggests that the modern games make subtle references to Kratos’ past, and feature more instances of the Greek realm still existing somewhere in the universe. Only, we can’t really access it. Moreover, there’s a particular character inGod of War Ragnarökwho may be responsible for these easter eggs.
Note: Minor spoilers for theGod of Wargames.
The references to Kratos’ past in God of War Ragnarök
To the fresh eye, it may seem thatGod of Waris now a game that focuses on people, Gods, and everything in between that resides in the Nine Realms. The moment you boot up these games, you’ll be welcomed by the gorgeous landscapes wrapped in stories of Norse mythology, and philosophies of Gods that the franchise never met before.
There are quite a few references in Kratos’ dialogues (as well as those around him) pointing at his bloody past and how he balanced his ambition, bloodlust, and experience of becoming a father. However, there’s little evidence that suggests that the new games exist in the same timeline as the older games. This theory makes more sense when you take a look at Tyr’s hidden temples.
In Norse mythology, Tyr is their version ofGod of War, and the game introduces us to his hidden temples that hold endless secrets to multiple realms and the possibilities of universes that exist outside. This indicates that Tyr has indeed visited Greece, perhaps even during the events when Kratos was fighting for vengeance against the Gods.
It is said that Kratos took a good thousand years to reach Midgard, which is a long enough time for Týr to have visited the Greek realms. Or at least, whatever was left of them. Not much of it is really spoken about in the new games, and we can only hope and wonder if the franchise actually takes us back to Kratos’ home in Greece.
How did Kratos even get to the Nine Realms?
After the events ofGod of War 3, Kratos saw the end of the world as the realm started shattering down, a mighty flood taking over. However, not all is lost, as he does find a way to discover a new life for himself which unfortunately sees the demise of his second wife, Faye. That marks the journey of traveling across the Nine Realms to locate the highest peak in hopes of scattering her ashes.
In the new game, there’s a point where players encounter Tyr’s Bridge, and Freya mentions how the structure was under water for the last 150 years. However, the structure is no longer submerged, and players can even find a vase in Tyr’s Vault with has Kratos’ face on it. This makes a subtle remark that Kratos’ legacy has existed within these realms for a long time.
The flood holds an important role here, as newer water bodies made ways for Kratos to sail across different realms. Most probably, these travels also taught Kratos about the new world and how it would shape up for his son, Atreus.
Even after all this information, there’s little to no evidence that the different realms inGod of Waractually connect and find themselves in a multiverse of sorts. If true, it could potentially lead to a concept where players can fight across both Greek and Norse realms, uncovering new stories of life, death, and everything in between.
What do you think of this theory? Would you like to see different realms inGod of Warcome together? Let us know in the comments section below.
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Tanay Sharma
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Tanay is a gaming writer who wears more hats than Red Dead Redemption 2 characters. He’s a musician, writer, voice-over artist and adores interactive media. He covers everything from game reviews to interviews with developers. His favorite games are the ones with memorable stories and characters. He’s also pursuing a master’s degree in Behavioral Sciences. No, he won’t read your mind.
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