Alright, now that we’ve got all the spoiler warnings out of the way, let’s dive right in. Share . **Warning: This article fully spoils God of War 2018**. With Baldur dead, and Freya gone, Kratos and Atreus head to the top of the snowy mountain in Jotunheim to complete their quest as the last wish of Faye. Remember, Giants are known for their ability to see the future. Odin is the big bad of this game so to speak, and potentially, the entire new God of War trilogy. It appears as if Kratos is dying, with his son close by. Atreus is Loki, the original name Faye had for Atreus, as Kratos reveals. Trickster, father of wolves (Fenrir), World Serpents, and Hel. A one-stop shop for all things video games. We find out as the credits roll that Faye is also known as Laufey (Lau[faye], see?) 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The pair make it to a temple that the giants constructed after leaving Midgard. He's never seen but it's his family and minions who players must battle. She was a giant. Suddenly the walls give way to reveal an intricate mural that leads to a startling revelation. Given that you killed his two sons, it’s not hard to imagine why the God of Thunder has come knocking. She only did not ask a mistletoe plant, seeing it as either too young, or inconsequential. But what is coming out of Atreus' mouth? Baldur attacks, strangling Freya, and Kratos steps in to end the "cycle" proclaiming that he "must be better" and snaps Baldur's neck, thinking he was doing the right thing. The art depicts the story of this God of War game, from Kratos and Atreus first meeting the world serpent and the dragon in the mountain to the stone mason and the just-finished battle against Baldur. We encourage you to read our updated PRIVACY POLICY and COOKIE POLICY. God of War not only explores Norse Mythology but embeds itself within it. And why is Kratos so content with this ominous image? Freya was the wife of Odin. Laufey is a jotunn (giant), mother of Loki, and wife of fellow jotunn Farbauti in Norse mythos. Farbauti in Norse Mythology is the husband of Laufey, and is known as "Cruel Striker," related to wildfires. There’s still one last secret in God of War, and that comes after you’ve defeated the 8 Valkyries as well as what you assume was the Valkyrie Queen. Baldur's death moves forward Ragnarok by 100 winters although time in these realms can be a little abstract of course. That is my promise." Text in the blue boxes explains in parallel what happened in the original Norse Mythos. Would the game lose most of its dialogue if Kratos was alone on this journey? And of course, the catalyst of Ragnarok - the death of Baldur is the first domino that causes it in mythology. It goes without saying, but spoilers ahead. Unless Kratos and players can take on destiny itself. Just as Atreus' name was written differently in the runes on the mural, so is Kratos'. Here's how the real story plays out and the game's ending sets up sequels. Looking back on what actually was we can't even begin to understand how 2018's God of War would work without Kratos' son. The boy’s real name is Loki. If you thought Sony Santa Monica Studio was being bold in quasi-relaunching the God of War franchise in an all-new setting, with a different playstyle, and in adding a secondary character protagonist, you ain't seen nothin' yet. Turns out, there’s only ever been one true leader of the Valkyries, and I bet you can guess who that is -. It's here where Kratos spills his true backstory (summarizing the original God of War trilogy) to his son, that he's from Sparta, that he traded his soul to a god and massacred many, including his father. Freya may have burned Atreus' arrows but there's still mistletoe on Atreus' quiver that Baldur comes into contact with when punching Atreus. He's the main antagonist of sorts who's after Kratos the entire game. What would drive the plot of God of War if it weren't for Atreus wanting to bury his mother's ashes with the help of Kratos? We already beat his brother Baldur and Thor's sons Magni and Modi so he's not going to be happy. A mural, that shows their past, present, and future, all playing out at once. Baldur and Freya are Related . After Atreus leaves the temple, Kratos watches as a curtain blows back, revealing that the mural also shows the future. There's a reason she cursed Baldur to life eternal and why she was willing to die and if you know Norse mythology, you know why. So if he's the bad guy, who's the mysterious friendly witch who knows more than she lets on but who helps Kratos and Atreus? We now know this is because these arrows can kill Baldur. He also finally allows Atreus to carry Faye’s ashes up the final stretch of the mountain, showing just how far these two characters have come. That tease and the mural are quite foreboding to what will come next in sequels since this prophecy of Ragnarok which we just kickstarted - the great battle, the event to end all events - also includes the death of not only Odin and Thor - among other Norse figures - but also Loki, who we now know is the son of Kratos. Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Strong Language, Things You Should Know Before Playing God of War, God of War Valkyrie Locations and Hidden Chambers, God of War Valkyrie Queen - How to Defeat Queen Sigrun, God of War Muspelheim - Tips for Trials and Challenges, God of War Niflheim - Quests, Maze, and Items Guide, God of War Dragons - Where to Find Dragon Tears, Things Ghost of Tsushima Doesn't Tell You. God of War Ending Explained. So this is where things get tricky. This page explains the ending of God of War and covers a few unanswered questions and theories.