GamesRadar+ is supported by its audience. Atreus readying his shot to kill the deer. Making to the top of the peak, the two spread Faye's ashes, but Atreus questions why the shrines kept calling him "Loki", and learns that his mother wanted to name him that. According to Atreus, Kratos was in the light for a long time, and he had to fight countless waves of Dark Elves until he grabbed his father out. But it leaves a lot of questions and the most interesting ones are what Sony won’t talk about about. Atreus lets out his Spartan Rage, but falls into a coma, as Kratos beats the cowardly Modi. The two asked for information on how to get to Jötunheim, and Mimir states they have to ask the world serpent, and he can speak his dead language. While traveling, they encounter a boar, but Atreus notices that it's magical, and has thickened skin. Another running joke is Kratos calling Atreus "boy", becoming an internet meme. But at other times, much like his mother, he kind towards to people, animals, and other beings, that he would be willing help them as much as he can, though his father at times refuses the offer, depending on his own decisions, usually he obeys him, despite both of them having different beliefs. Powers/Skills Seeing that their home was no longer safe, Kratos and Atreus decided to go on their journey despite the child not being ready, and his sickness. Kratos kills Baldur, causing Freya to swear vengeance despite Atreus stating he saved her life. At the lake, the two summon Jörmungandr, the world serpent that lowers the water to get them on land. NY 10036. Kratos returns home and collects the Blades of Chaos, and kills the bridge keeper while getting the aid of Brok to get out of Hel. Type of Hero He was the son of a Titan (God of Warcraft) “Pallas” and “Styx” (who is a river which forms a borderline between earth and Hades). 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Origin 1.6K views View 5 Upvoters When directly asked about Kratos’ son’s name, technical designer Mihir Sheth kept it short: “We’re not revealing the name at this time”. He’s actually Thor's stepson and is famous as an archer and hunter. He reveals that he is cursed, and believes that Kratos doesn't want him, but is instead told that he is a god alongside his father. Baldur reveals himself, stating that he knew upsetting the snake would get them out in the open. Learn more. After escaping from Hel, the trio learn that Tyr had secretly placed the Jötunheim tower into the realm between realms, and return it back to Midgard. Thank you for signing up to GamesRadar+. You will receive a verification email shortly. Mimir reveals to the duo that the highest peak in all the realms is in Jötunheim, and states that he will help them. While riding the boat, Atreus sees his father fight a man, and later states that he didn't see the phantom. Ullr is an interesting choice. Please deactivate your ad blocker in order to see our subscription offer, Cyber Monday gaming deals 2020: PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, and PC offers compared, The global authority on all things PlayStation. When caught in Freya's plants, Atreus protects his father from Baldur, who punches the child into the chest. Spread Faye's on the highest peak of the Realms (succeeded)Be trained and taught by his father (ongoing) Receive news and offers from our other brands? All Shroff will say however is it’s “another detail we’re going to hold off on”. The two also see Baldur watch his past of him arguing against his mother Freya for casting the spell that made him invulnerable. Atreus responds by revealing that he saw the phantom in Hel, and questions is that being a god is killing mothers and fathers. Enemies Kratos' absence would strain his relationship with his son, whom believed that he didn't care for him, or wanted him in his life. Atreus touches a wall, which reveals that Faye was a giant, and planned the entire journey with other shrines showing the duo fighting Baldur, and doing the stonemason. Reaching to Thamur's corpse, Kratos successfully destroy the ice above the chisel, and the two are confronted by Magni and Modi. Atreus hears a fight ensue between Kratos and the Stranger, and is surprised to see is father return despite hearing the destruction. In addition, Mimir reveals that Freya came to him to find where Odin stored her Valkyrie wings, and states that the cycle of vengeance will continue. Atreus is startled by the deer, and accidently fires his arrow, causing the animal to run off and have his guard. The two are attacked by the dragon Hræzlyr in the mines, with the result going outside where Sindri is attacked. Kratos reveals that he is suffering from grief, but differently, and learns that for his father, moments pass while in the light. Kratos reprimands Atreus for his behavior and actions, and states that their conversation was far from over. Kratos yells at his son, but calms himself to continue hunting the deer without his bow. He then has a vision of him, Kratos, and Mimir being confronted by Thor, the god of Thunder. After leaving Tyr's temple with the rune, Atreus becomes more arrogant, yelling at Sindri for constantly talking of brother; referring to them as "little problems". That’s not the end of it though. The two are attacked by a Troll, and Atreus assists his father in the battle, ending with the latter killing the troll with a neck snap. Faye had passed away sometime later, although the causes are still unknown, and for her final wish, asked Kratos and Atreus to spread her ashes on the highest peak of all the realms. The two defeat the brothers, and Kratos kills Magni to stop Modi from hurting Atreus, shocking the God. Mimir reveals that the witch is Freya, the former queen of the Vanir, which angers Kratos (since she didn't tell this earlier). © However, Kratos decided to name his son Atreus because of a young Spartan soldier he commanded. As Kratos takes Atreus out for their first father/son hunt, Atreus clearly knows the animals of the land, their tracks, and how to stalk them. He did however refer to a large area of effect attack seen in the demo as an “ice smash’ suggesting a definite elemental leaning. Kratos was away for much of Atreus’ childhood, leaving Faye to teach Atreus to hunt. Please refresh the page and try again. After Kratos reconciles this belief that they can be better, the two return to the Bifrost and open the gate to Jötunheim. When I asked if there might, for example,  be red runes that had fire effects Sheth replied “we’re not going to talk about that”. Once entering the Bifrost, they realize that the tower has no crystal, and will need both of Mimir's eyes to enter the land of the giants. In Greek mythology, Kratos (or Cratos) is the divine personification of strength. A dragon flies over Kratos’ head in the reveal but when asked if he’ll be fighting one, gameplay engineering lead Jeet Shroff simply said, “more details to come”. After learning of his godhood, Atreus becomes arrogant, cocky, and reckless, boasting that they can do whatever they want. The two go through one of the realm towers and meet Sindri, Brok's brother, at the Foothills, and he upgrades the axe after learning of Faye's death. Get the best gaming deals, reviews, product advice, competitions, unmissable gaming news and more! Atreus with his father in his dream, seeing Thor. In the secret ending, Atreus felt the future of Fimbulwinter destruction and Ragnorak begins when he and Kratos encountered Thor. While going through Hel, Atreus sees his self killing Modi, despite saying that wasn't him. The first special power he collects is the wolf. Future US, Inc. 11 West 42nd Street, 15th Floor, There was a problem. Atreus begins to hear voices asking for help, and believes that he heard Faye in the midst, but Kratos rebuffs the idea. Making up to the mountain, the duo find themselves unable to go through the mouth due to the Black Breath, power dark magic that the Witch of the Woods can't break. Kratos an… Plus, while his mother is the Norse goddess Sif his father is unknown. Eventually finding the deer, Atreus shoots the animal, and has to give the final blow wit the aid of Kratos. God of War has always involved a range of weapons and elemental/magical variations. She takes them to the Bifrost, and Kratos activates the machine to Alfheim, the realm of the Elves. When directly asked about Kratos’ son’s name, technical designer Mihir Sheth kept it short: “We’re not revealing the name at this time”. He successfully wounds the boar, but runs in a fog as Kratos picks up his knife that he drop before. MimirBrok and SindriJörmungandrFreya (formerly) He is Kratos' second child with his second wife named Laufey, and Kratos' first child not to be born in Greece, due to his father from his past having rage issues, unintentionally killing his first family, which later on leads him to killing most of the Gods of Olympus that caused Armageddon of all of Greece, which he's unaware of his father's past. Atreus of Sparta believed in happiness, and Kratos carried his body when he sacrificed himself, leading the Spartans to turn the tide. Atreus then learns that Kratos came from Sparta, and admits that he sole his life to a god, and killed his father Zeus. Hobby Atreus is unique due to him being one of the only characters to accompany Kratos on a journey.