God of War Ragnarok's Valhalla DLC May Just Be a Small…

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The God of War Ragnarok Valhalla DLC could hint at a bigger future for the franchise, as job listings suggest an unannounced game in the works with combat requirements similar to the 2018 God of War and Ragnarok.
The possibility of multiple playable characters and a setting within the God of War universe is raised by the job listing's focus on hero combat systems and prior experience with the 2018 God of War and Ragnarok.
Clues from previous games and the game director suggest that the rumored upcoming title could potentially have an Egyptian setting, although nothing has been confirmed yet.

According to a job post on Santa Monica Studio’s careers page, the God of War Ragnarok Valhalla DLC might just be a small glimpse of what lies ahead fo r the God of War franchise. The free God of War Ragnarok Valhalla DLC was announced at The Game Awards 2023, which added roguelike elements to the game.

THIS ARTICLE HAS MAJOR SPOLIERS FOR GOD OF WAR RAGNAROK Following the events of God of War Ragnarok, Kratos was shown a path where he could finally redeem himself and be the god he was meant to be, after a lifetime of war and bloodshed. The epilogue also sees Atreus depart on his own adventure, leaving the ending open for fans to draw their own conclusions. However, the Ragnarok Valhalla DLC showed that Kratos must go on a journey of self-acceptance through Valhalla and reflect on his past, before aiding Freya in bringing peace to the Nine Realms. Several community members believed that this DLC would finally close the curtain on Kratos’ story. However, a job listing on Santa Monica’s careers page suggests that there is more to this than meets the eye.

God of War Ragnarok Valhalla DLC Might Be a Stepping Stone to Something Bigger

According to the listing for a "Senior Combat Designer (Hero)," Santa Monica Studio is looking for a candidate who is well-versed in "hero combat systems, mechanics, and enemies in one or more 3rd person melee action RPGs." Additionally, the Preferred Experience section also states that a candidate having prior experience with the combat, mechanics, and enemies of the 2018 God of War and God of War Ragnarok will be favored. The requirement for the applicant to be familiar with hero designs is interesting as this could hint towards the next game having multiple playable characters. Another possibility could be that the upcoming game might be set in the God of War universe, considering the combat requirements for this unannounced project are similar to the 2018 God of War and Ragnaro k.

Several other job listings on the Santa Monica website have also hinted towards an unannounced title being the works. If this title is set in the God of War universe, fans already have several hints pointing towards its setting. For instance, the 2018 God of War teased an Egyptian setting for a future title, by showcasing the Eye of Horus on a panel in Tyr’s Temple. The game’s director, Cory Barlog, has also admitted that the game almost had an Egyptian setting before the team decided otherwise.

Right now, players are busy enjoying the free God of War Ragnarok Valhalla DLC, which has some interesting cameos and story bits that make the gameplay more compelling. Furthermore, a God of War Ragnarok writer has teased more story content for the game, which could hint towards the rumored half-sequel focusing on Atreus.

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OpenCritic Reviews: Top Critic Avg: 92 /100 Critics Rec: 97%

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Released: November 9, 2022
ESRB: M For Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Strong Language
Developer(s): Santa Monica Studio
Publisher(s): Sony

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Embark on an epic and heartfelt journey as Kratos and Atreus struggle with holding on and letting go
From Santa Monica Studio comes the sequel to the critically acclaimed God of War (2018). Fimbulwinter is well underway. Kratos and Atreus must journey to each of the Nine Realms in search of answers as Asgardian forces prepare for a prophesied battle that will end the world. Along the way they will explore stunning, mythical landscapes, and face fearsome enemies in the form of Norse gods and monsters. The threat of Ragnarök grows ever closer. Kratos and Atreus must choose between their own safety and the safety of the realms.