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The PS5 Showcase Event went down quite well with the gaming community, with Sony finally unveiling the price of the next-gen console. Many assumed that it would mean the end of the live stream. But God of War had different plans.
The screen cut to black with snow filling up the screen, and soon after, Christopher Judge's voice as Kratos took center stage. Bear McCreary's iconic score kicks in just as Kratos, almost as if talking to the audience, says, "you must prepare yourself."
The teaser for the God of War sequel ends with an ominous "Ragnarok is Coming" message, and also pointing to a 2021 release. This is excellent news for fans of 2018's God of War, as there hasn't been a lot of gap between the two games.
Ragnarok was signaled in the latter half of 2018's God of War with the snow of Fimbulwanter covering the lands of Midgard. Here is a list of things we hope God of War: Ragnarok includes.
God of War Ragnarok: 5 things it must include
5) Freya on the Warpath
Freya, at the end of God of War, hints at the wrath that she is about to unleash on Kratos and his son Atreus for killing her son, Baldur. An ally throughout the game, Freya is one of the best characters in the new God of War series and is going to be a formidable foe.
However, according to the lore of the game, Freya has been cursed by Odin so that she cannot harm a living being. Perhaps a deal with Odin is in store for Freya as she looks to get vengeance on Kratos.
For players and Kratos, it will be extremely difficult to go up against Freya, who was, as mentioned, a strong ally of him and Atreus' throughout their journey.
An emotional and epic fight against Freya is undoubtedly one of the things fans are looking most forward to in God of War: Ragnarok.
4) Resolution on Loki and the World Serpent
At the end of Kratos and Atreus' journey, they discover that Faye, Atreus' mother and Kratos' wife, was a Giant and had guided them both through Midgard to Jotunheim.
One of the most peculiar things Kratos and the player discovered was the mural on the wall that foretold the future events. Kratos died in the arms of his son, and the World Serpent, Jormungandr, also having something to do with it.
Players, as well as Atreus, discovers that his name amongst the Giants was to be Loki. This is a huge shocker at the end of the game, as fans are well aware of the character from Norse Mythology.
According to Mythology, Jormungandr is Loki's child. Therefore, fans would love to know more about the significance of the mural and how it plays out in the story.
3) More Valkyrie-like bosses
One of the most fun and the challenging parts of God of War came in the form of 8 optional boss fights against the Valkyries. These fights proved to be the most challenging aspect of the God of War.
The fights push players to the absolute limit, making them embrace the in-depth nature of the game's combat and utilizing every tool at their disposal. While all the Valkyrie have now been rescued from their villainous form and returned to Valhalla, there is always room for tough bosses.
A set of new bosses that offer the same ridiculous level of challenge is sure to be appreciated by fans of God of War. These boss fights truly showcase the complexity and depth of the game's combat.
2) More gods and more boss fights
The God of War franchise, for the better parts of its run, had been about the ridiculous boss fights. The more grounded approach was the better way to with the 2018 reboot, but perhaps fans can appreciate the return of the large-scale boss fights of old.
The Norse mythology is rich with great characters and more gods that can be a threat to Kratos and Atreus. With Magni, Modi, and Baldur already slain, it seems like Kratos has gotten off to a slow, but a good start, nonetheless.
However, it does appear that Kratos is much more mature and would avoid conflict if he could help it. But alas, Kratos usually finds himself claiming the lives of powerful gods despite his best efforts.
1) Kratos v Thor
Fans were left in amazement as at the end of 2018's God of War, the god of thunder himself shows up on Kratos' door, armed with Mjolnir. This signals an absolutely massive and epic boss fight against Thor himself.
Fans are familiar with the character of Thor, albeit, the Marvel and MCU version of him. It is so far removed from the depiction of Thor in Norse mythology, which is much more what the game seems to be going after.
Thor is going to be an massive enemy that should be a boss fight and make for some truly epic moments. The clash between the God of Thunder and the God of War might go down in history as the most epic battle in gaming history.
Santa Monica has proved that they know how to build a fantastic boss fight with an absolute masterpiece against Baldur in the opening moments of God of War.
