Summary
AGod of Warplayer encounters a stone lore tablet out in the real world, with a design seemingly pulled straight out from the game. Stone tablets in the gamehelp flesh out the backstory of theGod of Warworld, especially as protagonist Kratos navigates a realm that’s relatively unfamiliar to him.
The currentGod of War: Ragnarokstory is fresh off developments that unfolded inValhalla, the free DLC that publisher Sony released back in December 2023. In a nutshell, Kratos goes through trials in the Norse hall of glory that are more introspective in nature, facing memories and ghosts from his past in Greece. The surprise post-launch content caught a lot of franchise fans by surprise, many of whom were not expecting a new chapter in the story for quite some time.
Over on theGod of WarsubReddit, a user named Typical_Swine_777 shared a photo they took of a stone with what seemed to be Norse runes carved into it, which they found in the Norway area of EPCOT. They asked for help with deciphering the runes written, curious about what the message possibly was. However, any possibilities of hidden profound writings were immediately dashed when a couple of knowledgeable Redditors noticed that the runes written were from a mix of different styles, proving that they were likely decorative gibberish to lend the theme park some character. With so many people becoming enthusiastsdue to the abundance of Norse-inspired IPs likeGod of WarandValheim, world-building efforts like these may have to be more hardworking to not seem so hollow.
What To Expect From the God of War Franchise Next
As the dust has settled fromGod of War: Ragnarok,many fans are wondering what’s next.God of Warwriter Orion Walker has teased more story contentto come, but whether that means more DLC forRagnarokor a new title altogether is still unclear. Other theories and speculation say, especially afterValhallatouched on Kratos’s Greek roots, that a remake or remaster of the original trilogy may be the next move. Of course, Sony and Santa Monica Studio have not confirmed nor announced anything as of now.
Right now, the thing that’s most sure from the developer isthe PC port ofGod of War: Ragnarok, as it’s now become Sony’s practice to release all its console exclusives on the platform. After originally taking three to four years to port PlayStation games, the company now claims that it’s able to do it in around one or two years thanks to new technology. That means it’s more than possible forRagnarokto show up on PC by the end of this year, so those who have been waiting patiently can cross their fingers for that big announcement sometime soon.
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Embark on an epic and heartfelt journey as Kratos and Atreus struggle with holding on and letting goFrom Santa Monica Studio comes the sequel to the critically acclaimed God of War (2018). Fimbulwinter is well underway. Kratos and Atreus must journey to each of the Nine Realms in search of answers as Asgardian forces prepare for a prophesied battle that will end the world. Along the way they will explore stunning, mythical landscapes, and face fearsome enemies in the form of Norse gods and monsters. The threat of Ragnarök grows ever closer. Kratos and Atreus must choose between their own safety and the safety of the realms.
