
Highlighting this sensibility, that the game will not be rushed simply to meet a deadline, God of War 5 director Cory Barlog tweeted: It turns out we were rightly sceptical of that date, as almost all major titles have been delayed to some degree due to complications stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic. Originally, the game’s first teaser trailer stated God of War 5 would be released in 2021. Image: God of War Ragnarok / Santa Monica Studio God of War 5 release date information Nonetheless, expect most of this cast to turn up at some point to receive some smackdown from Kratos. Therefore, it is likely that God of War 5 will take some liberties in regards to who appears and how they are portrayed. The God of War games are not known for being particularly faithful to their source material. In these games he also happens to be the son of Kratos. Loki: In mythology he is a devious, shape-shifting god that is ultimately responsible for the death of Baldur.Vale: Interestingly, a son of Odin who avenged the death of Baldur.Vidar: The very strong son of Odin and a giantess.Tyr: The Norse god of war will have an important role in God of War 5, likely serving as an ally to Kratos and Atreus.Freya: An ally in the first game, the new trailer confirms that Freya will be seeking revenge for the death of her son Baldur (killed by Kratos).Thor: The god of thunder and the protector of humanity (who appears in an after-credits scene in God of War).Odin: The king of the gods and the father of those that Kratos has already slain.It seems inevitable that the following turn up: However, that leaves a good number of the main players of Norse mythology still standing. So far Kratos and his son have managed to dispatch Magni, Modi, Baldur, and a posse of cursed Valkyries. Secondly, it tells us that Kratos plans to rid these lands of their gods in much the same way he did in Greece. Firstly, it tells us that God of War 5 will be set in Scandinavia. The title Ragnarok relates to Norse mythology and specifically refers to a time of legend, apocalypse, and war. Image: God of War / Santa Monica Studio The setting and characters This suggests that Atreus and Kratos may eventually find themselves on opposing sides a rift that will cut deep for fans who spent so much time watching the father and son duo slowly develop trust and understanding for one another. Spoilers: At the end of the game it is revealed that Atreus is also Loki a character of mischief in Norse mythology.
