We’ve already seen Atreus holding a stone with the name Hati etched in it in a previous trailer. The two wolves in Ragnarok’s trailer aren’t called Skoll and Hati by name, but it’s reasonable to assume that’s who they are. These giant wolves chase the Sun and Moon around Earth (it’s never clear who chases which), and they’re prophesied to catch them at the start of Ragnarok. Incidentally, he’s also the son of Loki and Angrboda, which suggests there will be some major timeline hijinks in Ragnarok.įenrir had two sons himself - Skoll and Hati. Destined to kill Odin during Ragnarok, he’s a figure of hatred and fear among the gods. If you know one big-ass wolf from Norse mythology, it’s probably Fenrir. Of course, Ragnarok isn’t beholden to mythology, so both Freyr and Surtr could have very different fates in this story.Ītreus spending quality time with his grandsons. It’s possible Kratos intends to enlist Freyr’s help to kill Surtr early, as he leads the giants into battle, bringing the flames that end the world. Freyr is prophesized to kill the giant Surtr during the battle, but also be killed himself. Freyr is a god of fertility and peace, and he’s beloved by both the Vanir and Aesir gods. The mythological Freyr is tied to Ragnarok, but it’s not clear how he could help Kratos and Atreus. Freyr is sometimes considered the king of the elves in Norse mythology, an interpretation Santa Monica Studio could be running with for Ragnarok. We also see a dark elf apparently aiding Kratos’ escape in this scene as magic like the kind we’ve seen Freya use prevents to stop them. However, it’s far more likely it’s Freya’s brother Freyr.Īs YouTuber DaFookas points out, the figure’s clothing, hair, and build look entirely different from either of those characters, but match what we know about Freyr. Fans immediately speculated online that it could be Angrboda or Tyr, both of whom play major parts in God of War Ragnarok. In one shot, we see Kratos carrying someone who’s either unconscious or incapacitated. One small detail in the trailer may be hiding a brand-new character. What does God of War want with a god of peace? Santa Monica Studio 2. So while we don’t know the details, it’s likely Atreus is hiding the fact that Odin granted him some power or knowledge related to prophecy, believing that he’s keeping Kratos safe. It’s also possible there’s a deeper secret here that would endanger Kratos if he knew or - or Odin could have told Atreus as much to deceive him. Kratos also speaks against the entire idea of fate in the trailer, so Atreus could be hiding his intention to enact a prophecy. Given killing gods is kind of Kratos’ whole thing, learning his son is being influenced by one could ruin their still-fragile relationship. If Atreus’ abilities and this strange gift are tied to Odin, that’s reason enough to keep them secret from Kratos. Whether or not Odin gave the artifact to Atreus, it’s something else he seems to be hiding. An excellent trailer breakdown by YouTuber Xevnir suggests this may have been a gift from Odin as well. In the same sequence, we see Atreus looking at a small artifact that’s likely tied to another mystery we’ll get to later. Odin is tied to magic and divination in Norse mythology, so it’s possible he set Atreus on the path of a prophecy or even granted him the ability to read prophetic signs himself. Later in the trailer, Atreus examines murals that depict a prophecy and answers the door for a stranger cloaked in shadow. The very first words spoken in the trailer are Atreus saying, “Everyone keeps secrets.” That’s accompanied by a shot of Atreus touching a tree, which emits a strange white glow. ![]() ![]() God of War 2018 began with Kratos’ big secret - basically everything that happened in previous games in the series - being revealed to his son, and now it’s Atreus who has something to hide. Atreus is calling his own shots in God of War Ragnarok.
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