The God of War game franchise received a well-deserved reboot after the release of the fourth console game back in 2018. Kratos finds himself now living in the realm of Norse Mythology with his son, Atreus.
With the second installment of the latest series coming sometime in 2022, fans are already speculating as to which gods they can expect to see Kratos destroy on his next adventure. It’s unclear whether or not this game is the second of three or the second and final, but either way, even if Kratos doesn’t kill the entire Norse Pantheon in the second game, cameos from certain Norse gods would be awesome.
10 The Great Ancestor Of The Giants, Ymir
Kratos went through a lot of giants during his first game in ancient Norway. A great way to acknowledge this in the sequel might be to bring in Ymir, who is credited with the creations of all giants across the nine realms as well as several other mystical creatures. Ymir is also the primordial deity of Norse Mythology i.e. the first one created before the formal Pantheon.
Kratos has taken down Titans before, so another gigantic god-level creature would be a welcome adversary for fans. In the mythology, Ymir ends up being defeated by Odin and his brothers, but perhaps he could meet his doom at the hand of Kratos in the games.
9 Frigg(a) Could Serve As A Norse Athena
While Kratos is a stranger in the frigid north, perhaps there are benevolent gods that wish to help Kratos take down the Norse Pantheon. If the Norse gods are anything like the Greek ones, they certainly need to be taken care of so that the Norse people can live peacefully.
While Frigg is Odin’s wife, she could certainly assist Kratos on his mission, whatever that may be revealed to be. Frigg might be trapped in a marriage with a cruel and malevolent lover in Odin and she may very well want to see the Norse Pantheon fall so she can be free.
8 Thor Would Be Angry At Kratos For Killing His Boys
Considering Kratos killed Thor’s boys, Magni and Modi, in the first game, Thor would rightfully be angry and want to avenge his sons by killing Kratos (or Atreus) in return. Thor did make a surprise appearance at the end of the first game, essentially setting up the showdown between the God of War and the God of Thunder.
Especially with all of the Thor hype from the MCU, the team at Santa Monica Studios would be remiss not to take advantage of the situation. Perhaps upon defeating Thor, Kratos will be able to add Mjolnir to his arsenal of weapons.
7 Vidar Could Seek Vengeance For His Fallen Brethren
Vidar is known as the God of Vengeance and with so many of his fellow Norse gods being taken out by Kratos, it would make sense for Vidar to come after Kratos himself. Vidar is also an incredibly powerful god, nearly as strong as Thor, so he could certainly make for an exciting Boss Fight while still building to the finale.
He is also a menacing figure in Norse mythology, known for his silent demeanor and dark aura. Given how well the dark and ugly side of the Greek gods has been captured, fans should expect the same for the Norse gods, and Vidar would be an excellent candidate.
6 It Only Seems Appropriate To Include Tyr, The Norse God Of War
Considering the entire franchise is called God of War it only makes sense for another God of War to make an appearance. Tyr is the God of War for the Norse Pantheon so fans should expect to see him show up at some point. After all, Kratos is using his temple an awful lot without his permission.
Tyr could potentially team up with Kratos, as two Gods of War standing up to the tyranny of Odin. Or, more likely, Tyr may feel threatened upon hearing that the Greek God of War has come to town and is killing his fellow Norse gods. Another showdown between Gods of War would certainly be a fight for the ages.
5 The Goddess Of Youth & Rejuvenation, Idun, Could Play An Interesting Part
With Kratos being so old at this point, an interesting way to help him regain his edge would be to age him down a couple of decades. It could be interesting to have Kratos formally lose a battle, badly, simply because he is getting too old to continue against the gods.
Perhaps Frigg or another benevolent god may inform him of Idun, and he must then find her to regain some of his youth so that he can continue his fight. Another Aphrodite-style scene might be enjoyable for fans, but since Kratos would be with his boy, perhaps just a golden apple would do.
4 Loki The Trickster God, If Atreus Doesn’t End Up Being Him
It’s been heavily suggested that Atreus could actually be the trickster god Loki but if it turns out that he is not, bringing Loki into the fold would still make sense. Regardless of who Loki actually is in the games, introducing him seems like another obvious inclusion with the success of the MCU’s Loki.
If Kratos had to fight Loki, it would be a battle of wits rather than a battle of strength. If Atreus does end up being Loki, perhaps Fenrir will fight by his side, or more likely, Kratos might have to take Fenrir down in order to save his boy.
3 Poseidon’s Norse Counterpart, Njord, God Of The Seas
Poseidon was one of the gods that gave Kratos a tough time, not just during the battle of Olympus, but also during his mortal years. Poseidon would constantly force Kratos to sail in rough waters with raging storms, often resulting in the loss of his crew and his ship.
Much of Kratos’ travels thus far have taken him through rivers and lakes, yet he hasn’t had much of an encounter with Njord, if at all. If Kratos continues to travel by water and also continues to kill other Norse gods, Njord may decide to intervene the next time Kratos pushes off from shore.
2 Hades’ Norse Counterpart, Hel(a), The Goddess Of Death & The Underworld
The Underworld was a big part of the Greek-inspired games, so it would make sense for Helheim to play a similar role going forward. Kratos traveled to the Greek Underworld more times than the average warrior. In the new series, he can travel to Helheim at will with the help of the Realm Travel Room in Tyr’s Temple.
Hel is also an incredibly powerful villainess with absolute mastery over her domain of death; a fight between her and Kratos would be sensational. While players were able to travel to many of the nine realms, there are likely still many stories left to be told in each one, especially in the Norse Underworld.
1 Zeus’ Norse Counterpart, The Allfather Himself, Odin
Considering Zeus was the endgame for Kratos the first time around, it would only make sense for Odin to be the final god of the Norse Pantheon to fall. Odin has been keeping a close watch on Kratos ever since Balder came knocking on Kratos’ door. Spirits or projections of Odin’s faithful ravens, Huginn and Muninn, can be spotted throughout the first Norse-inspired God of War game.
While it’s highly likely for Odin to make an appearance in the God of War sequel game, fans shouldn’t expect him to be the Final Boss unless the God of War team reveals it’s the final game. However, given the success of the original trilogy, fans should expect three games. It would only make sense for the team at Santa Monica Studios to deliver an incredible second game with tons of god fights, followed by an epic showdown with the most powerful gods, including Odin, in the third.
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