8 New Locations In God Of War: Ragnarok
As Kratos takes us on his next great adventure during God of War: Ragnarok, players are introduced to new and exciting locations
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God of War: Ragnarok is upon us, and Kratos' next adventure had us in tears within minutes. With the ability to explore all 9 realms such as Midgard and Alfheim with the additions of Asgard, Vanaheim, and Svartalfheim from the previous game, players have a tone of new locations to discover and learn about their past and future roles in the mythology. However, the God of War story is well known for rewriting the mythology into its own tale.
There are heavy spoilers ahead for the entire game, so if fans are among those still waiting to play the newest God of War and want to experience these locations firsthand, please come back to this piece at a later date.
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The Spark of the World is arguably one of the most beautiful locations in all gaming. This cosmic expanse is the joining point between Muspelheim (the fire realm) and Niflheim. These are important as they are known as the first 2 realms to come into existence. Essentially, this location is the birth of the universe, similar to what would be the Big Bang, and they capture the essence of this gracefully. In the God of War story, Surtr helps us cause Ragnarok by combining the cold heart of Sinmara and his fire to grow into a giant.
He then falls into the Spark of the World and awaits the call of Ragnarok. Shortly after, Odin's Valkyries ambush us and an awesome fight takes place. It's awesome that this space is utilized for more than just storytelling or a cutscene, instead, players actively play and fight here. Players can also return here after the story has finished for an awesome Easter egg.
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Fans of God of War have been waiting years to get a peak at Santa Monica's vision for Asgard. It's safe to say, they surely did not disappoint. Although it may look slightly different from what players were expecting, the scenery and gritty nature of the series continue through here with the overall design and feel of the realm.
Players do visit this realm a few times as Atreus due to the short truce between Odin and Loki in the hunt for divine truth using the mask. However, the first time Kratos visits this realm is during the start of Ragnarok making this moment extremely powerful.
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Now, players may be thinking "Jotenheim isn't a new location in God of War" as players briefly visit this realm at the end of God of War 4 (2018). However, in Ragnarok, players get to explore the brand-new location of Iron Wood, a sanctuary for the Giants. Players first travel here as Atreus in a "dream". However, Giants have the ability to transport themselves here while sleeping.
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Svartalfheim is home to the Dwarves and contains the city of Nidavelir. Fans knew this location would be a hot spot during the game due to Brok and Sindri playing a large role throughout the previous title. As well as this, fans knew that Odin had Tyr locked up in the Applecore Mine in Svartalfheim meaning players would have to travel here to free him from his endless nightmare.
This realm is incredibly unique and features some of my favorite enemies with the endless Grim and awesome Bergsra. Finally, players will meet Durlin, another Dwarven companion to help them along the way to defeat Odin.
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