We are sure you must be enjoying the latest free GOW DLC called God of War Ragnarok: Valhalla! The DLC can be played at any time during the game however, it is recommended that you play it after the main story. This is because it serves as an epilogue to God of War: Ragnarok. Valhalla follows Kratos on a deeply personal and reflective journey. Brought to the mysterious shores of Valhalla accompanied only by Mimir, Kratos enters its unknown depths to overcome trials within himself and face echoes of his past. Considering you are here, we’ll assume you have played the DLC or do not mind MAJOR SPOILERS which follow in the article below. So, after completing his journey in Valhalla, where would Kratos head next? Let us find out!
The God of Hope – Original Pantheon
At the end of the Valhalla DLC, Tyr explains that ever since sacrificing himself at the end of GOWIII, Kratos has shown great character and has given a lot of hope to Midgard and the nine realms. After this he deems his journey complete and allows Kratos to walk through the door where he encounters Young Kratos and makes peace with himself once and for all. At the end of this rather emotional monologue, Kratos decides to take the throne of God of War in Norse Pantheon but become a God of Hope instead. The ending basically established Kratos as someone who finally broke the cycle and now focuses on building things rather than destroying. Hence, it is possible that the next game ends up being about Kratos building a new pantheon with whatever remains of the Greek and Norse ones.
The Aztec Pantheon
This is where things get interesting as during round 2 Tyr points out Kratos is not the only one who wields weapons and knowledge of other pantheons. In this fight Tyr wields a Macuahuitl, which is a classic weapon from Aztec Empire. He also does blood magic throughout the fight which was also a essential part of Aztec Mythology. Aztec mythology is the belief system of the ancient Aztec civilization of Central Mexico. It is a complex and rich narrative that includes gods, creation stories, and a pantheon with deities like Quetzalcoatl, Huitzilopochtli (God of War), and Tlaloc. Rituals, sacrifices, and the Aztec worldview were deeply intertwined with their mythological beliefs, reflecting a vibrant and intricate cultural and religious heritage.
God of War: Egypt
In round 3, Tyr unleashes a pair Khopesh, which is an ancient Egyptian weapon characterized by its distinct curved blade with a flat edge on one side and a convex edge on the other. We also saw him cover Kratos in darkness which is an important element of Egyptian Mythology as the darkness was considered the principle enemy. Egyptian mythology has some well known deities including Isis, Horus, and Anubis with Montu serving as the God of War. Egyptian Pantheon is also the most popular choice among fans for Kratos to venture into next. Also, a cut dialogue from Tyr in Ragnarok hinted that Kratos is destined to meet the God of Dessert, while talking about the mask and pantheons. Why this dialogue was removed from the game is still debated.
God of War – The Kingdom of Japan
In the final round, Tyr wields a Katana which is a traditional Japanese longsword characterized by its distinctive appearance and sharpness. Cinema, anime and gaming fans must be well aware of this weapon, since it has been quite overused in all media. His combat style was totally Samurai like which includes tons of flips, throwing projectiles, and even creating fake shadows of himself. Japanese pantheon is surely something God of War may dwell into. In fact, Ghost of Tsushima has already incorporated a lot of Japanese mythology and found success. They too have a God of War in the form of Hachiman, alongside a huge list of other gods like Amaterasu, Susanoo, Tsukuyomi, Inari etc.
If Santa Monica has included these references, it surely means that they are cooking something big and it is highly possible we may see Kratos venture into all these Pantheons in the upcoming games. Where do you think Kratos will go next? Let us know in the comments below! God of War Ragnarok: Valhalla is now available to play for free for anyone who owns the game.
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