God of War Ragnarok follows in its predecessor's footsteps by telling a deeply immersive fantasy narrative, already sparking questions about whether there will be a sequel to continue the stories of Kratos, Atreus, and their fellow gods. While 2018's God of War's ending made it particularly clear that there would be a follow-up, God of War Ragnarok has a more subtle, nuanced ending to parse through. That being said, there is definitely room for a sequel to God of War Ragnarok in the future.
[Warning: The following article contains spoilers for God of War Ragnarok.]
For players interested in discovering the fates of Kratos and Atreus as soon as possible, it takes about 27-30 hours to beat God of War Ragnarok's main story. Once completed, they find that Atreus has shared with Kratos that he must seek out the remaining giants in the land on his own, and after receiving his father's blessing, he confidently ascends to his next adventure alone. Kratos has discovered his own future journey, in the form of an additional prophecy foretelling a return to being worshiped as the God of War. He, too, sees a path ahead, and stares into the distance as the scene fades into the snow.
A God Of War Ragnarök Sequel Could Follow Either Kratos Or Atreus (Or Both)
This ambiguous ending is a perfect opportunity for a larger-scale sequel to God of War Ragnarok. While Kratos seeks out redemption for himself, the God of War games could explore other mythologies and encounter a slew of other pantheons. Meanwhile, Atreus would certainly have his own challenges to overcome as he seeks to reunite the lost giants throughout the world. The God of War series would benefit from one (or both) of their journeys being the focus of a sequel to God of War Ragnarok.
Focusing on one character at a time, however, could yield some interesting story opportunities for a God of War Ragnarok sequel. Both characters appear to have their own travel companions: Atreus with Angrboda, and Kratos with Freya and Mimir. Either journey would provide a worthwhile adventure, and more than enough narrative content for a standalone sequel to God of War Ragnarok.
God of War Ragnarok features many gods and monsters to conquer, and from the looks of the ending, there should be plenty more to come. Whether the series follows Atreus, Kratos, or their combined stories, the God of War series continues to stand out as a crowning achievement in gaming, and is likely to keep the trend going with any planned sequels. The Norse gods have fallen in God of War Ragnarok. Time will tell which gods are next.