God of War: The Case for a Return to Greece

 

Atreus' quest begins with the events of God of War Ragnarok, which may possibly take him to his father's troubled history.

God of War Ragnarok is more than just a continuation of 2018's God of War; it continues the character's growth and evolution. Atreus is one of the most notable characters to have changed; he is no longer a child but a fully grown young man with responsibilities. With Atreus' best moments coming from God of War Ragnarok, some of his younger habits appear to have faded, but in the sequel, the young god's curiosity about his place in Midgard and the wider world, as well as his heritage, has grown more significant and difficult to ignore.

Atreus has obviously matured considerably since the events of God of War Ragnarok, both intellectually and physically. By his often too-protective father Kratos, he is given additional authority. Being taught by his father how to survive and control his fury, he is also incredibly disciplined in battle. Age and the Norse mythology in God of War Ragnarok have made Atreus much more autonomous, and he now wants to forge his own path. He consequently disagrees with his father, who regards him as both his son and a relic of his cherished wife, Faye. Starting from the beginning and continuing to the very end, Atreus is on a voyage of self-discovery. While he may have good intentions and obtain some information, Sometimes the results are disastrous.

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How God of War Ragnarok Leads Atreus to Greece

After the events of God of War Ragnarok and the defeat of Odin, Atreus discovers new meaning and purpose in searching for the remaining Jotnar in other places, with Greece being one potential location. Kratos avoided talking about his past entirely in God of War (2018), but in God of War Ragnarok, everything is out in the open. The game delves into Kratos' past, leaving Greece as a potential future setting, talking about his family in Greece and his career as a Spartan commander, and even providing moments between Kratos and Thor's story in God of War Ragnarok to share their paralleled situations. His namesake's origins are one particular instance and connection to Greece and Atreus.

In the God of War (2018) credits, Kratos explains to Atreus that his name derives from a legendary Spartan warrior who, like Atreus, was warm and gave people hope when things were bad. It's a poignant and instructive moment that links Atreus to a place other than his own while also making references to Kratos' past. Furthermore, in God of War Ragnarok, Atreus' future and character development occasionally match that of a young Kratos, with both heroes overcoming their fates and the ensuing terrible and horrific outcomes. Given his desire and expertise, Atreus may travel to Greece to discover himself as well as his ancestry and his father's homeland.

What Atreus Could Encounter in Greece After God of War Ragnarok

Greece was destroyed during the events of the PlayStation 2's original God of War games as a result of Kratos's rampage over the Greek pantheon, which set off a chain of unfortunate events. It's feasible that a new society has sprung from the ruins of the old, though, given that a fair amount of time has elapsed since those events and that God of War Ragnarok contains examples of sad characters surviving against all obstacles. The Greek gods appear to get some of their power, or at least a portion of it, from human adoration, unlike their Norse equivalents. The survivors of a catastrophic tragedy might seek the direction of their gods and unintentionally bring them back to life in some way.

Traveling to Greece would give Atreus the chance to explore his father's bloody past on his terms and serve as a mirror for what might have happened if he hadn't had his father as his mentor. This is especially important given that Atreus is constantly seeking explanations for his past and, in the case of God of War Ragnarok, his future. Atreus's development is one of the biggest changes in God of War Ragnarok, with other changes including the sound effects and fighting. Only time will tell when and where Atreus will appear, but it will undoubtedly lead to fresh character development and comprehension.

God of War Ragnarok is out now for PS4 and PS5.