God of War: Beyond Completion – What to Do After Achieving 100%

So, you’ve conquered God of War (2018) or God of War Ragnarök, achieving that sweet 100% completion. You’ve slain every Valkyrie, found every collectible, and witnessed every story beat. What now? Fear not, brave warrior! While you might have ticked all the boxes, the world of God of War still has secrets to offer, challenges to overcome, and lore to uncover. After 100% completion, focus on maximizing Kratos’ power, exploring hidden lore elements, and engaging in self-imposed challenges to extend your enjoyment of the game.

Embracing the Endgame: Beyond the Checklist

Think of 100% completion not as an ending, but as a launchpad. You’ve mastered the mechanics, understood the story, and now you’re ready to truly experiment. Here’s a breakdown of activities to consider:

• New Game Plus (NG+) Domination: This is the most obvious and rewarding option. NG+ allows you to replay the entire game with all your existing gear and skills. This time, though, the enemies are tougher, and new gear sets become available, offering powerful new builds and playstyles. Experiment with different armor combinations, enchantments, and weapon upgrades to discover your ultimate Kratos build.
• Difficulty Adjustments: If you conquered the game on a moderate difficulty, crank it up! See how far you can push your skills on “Give Me God of War” difficulty. The increased challenge will force you to refine your combat techniques and strategic thinking. Alternatively, if you struggled to get to 100%, try an easier mode and enjoy the story without the difficulty.
• Mastering Combat Mechanics: Focus on perfecting your parrying, dodging, and weapon combos. Try to defeat difficult enemies without taking damage. The combat system in God of War is incredibly deep, and there’s always room for improvement.
• Lore Diving: Re-examine the game’s lore. Pay closer attention to dialogue, environmental details, and collectible items. You might discover new connections and insights that you missed during your initial playthrough. The Games Learning Society (https://www.gameslearningsociety.org/) has resources on game narrative and analysis that could provide a deeper understanding.
• The Real Tyr Quest: This is exclusive to God of War Ragnarök. After beating the main story, embark on a hidden quest in Niflheim to rescue the real Tyr. After freeing him, you can find him wandering in other realms.
• Gna, the Valkyrie Queen: Also exclusive to God of War Ragnarök. Prepare for a brutal battle against Gna in Muspelheim, the new Valkyrie Queen. Defeating her is a true test of skill.
• Realm Seed Exploration: After the main story in God of War Ragnarök, speak with Ratatoskr to receive new Yggdrasil Seeds. These seeds unlock access to previously locked-out realms and locations, including Jotunheim, Sanctuary Grove (Midgard), and Mist Field (Niflheim).

Self-Imposed Challenges for the Dedicated God of War Fan

Beyond the game’s inherent content, consider creating your own challenges to keep things interesting:

• No Upgrades Run: Play through the game without upgrading any of your gear or skills. This will force you to rely on your raw skill and strategic thinking.
• Weapon Restrictions: Limit yourself to using only one weapon throughout the game. This will require you to master that weapon’s moveset and find creative ways to overcome challenges.
• Pacifist Run (Almost): Minimize your direct combat encounters. Focus on stealth and environmental kills whenever possible. This is obviously impossible for boss fights, but it adds a unique layer to the gameplay.
• Speedrunning: Try to complete the game as quickly as possible. Optimize your routes, master movement techniques, and learn to exploit enemy weaknesses. Speedrunning communities often have resources and strategies to help you improve.
• Cosplay and Community: Engage with the God of War community. Create cosplay, share your experiences, and participate in discussions. The GamesLearningSociety.org community explores how gaming fosters connections and collaboration.

God of War: The Gift That Keeps on Giving

Even after achieving 100% completion in God of War, the game provides numerous possibilities for ongoing enjoyment. Whether it’s maximizing character development, diving into the game’s rich story, or taking on user-generated challenges, there’s always something more to find and enjoy.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Here are some frequently asked questions to help you navigate the post-100% world of God of War:

1. Is there anything to do after beating God of War?

Absolutely! There’s a hidden quest in Niflheim (Ragnarök) that allows you to rescue the REAL Tyr. You can fight Gna, the new Valkyrie queen, in Muspelheim (Ragnarök). You will get new realm seeds from Ratatoskr post-game, which will allow you to go to some new areas, including visiting Angrboda and Fenrir in Jotunheim (Ragnarök). New Game Plus also offers substantial replayability.

2. Is there a 100% ending in God of War Ragnarök?

Yes, God of War Ragnarök does have a secret ending. To get the secret ending, after the final battle, you need to return to Sindri’s House (the magical inter-dimensional hub).

3. How long is God of War 100% completion?

When focusing on the main objectives, God of War is about 20½ hours in length. If you’re a gamer that strives to see all aspects of the game, you are likely to spend around 51 hours to obtain 100% completion. God of War Ragnarök is longer, typically taking 60-80 hours for full completion.

4. What to do after beating Odin in God of War Ragnarök?

Once you finish the main story, you can go back to your base to speak with Ratatoskr. The squirrel will gift you with Yggdrasil Seeds, allowing you passage to previously locked-out realms and locations. These are Jotunheim, Sanctuary Grove (Midgard), and Mist Field (Niflheim).

5. Does Sindri forgive Atreus?

Sindri considered Atreus family up until the bear attack. He begins distancing himself afterwards from the boy, justifiably so, and refuses to forgive him for the foreseeable future.

6. Where is the real Tyr?

After you beat the main story (Ragnarök), you can find the real Týr locked up in an Asgardian prison that ended up in Niflheim. After you set him free, you can stumble upon him wandering in other realms.

7. How old is Kratos?

In God of War Ragnarök, it’s likely that Kratos is around 1,055 years old. He’s an old man, but as a demigod, he is still more than young enough to hold his own in battle.

8. Is Ragnarok longer than God of War (2018)?

God of War Ragnarok is a bit harder than its predecessor, so you may end up retrying some battles here and there. While the main story isn’t drastically longer than the first game, the amount and scale of side content certainly is.

9. What is the longest God of War game?

God Of War: Ragnarök (2022) takes about 25.5 hours to complete the main story. In the game, the player visits all nine realms of Norse mythology, compared to six in 2018’s God of War.

10. Will Kratos go to Egypt?

God of War: Fallen God shows Kratos traveling to Egypt during his exile. However, there are no concrete plans announced for a full God of War game set in Egypt.

11. Can Kratos lift Mjolnir?

Prior to the release of God of War Ragnarök, many fans found themselves thrilled at the idea of using Mjölnir after defeating Thor. While it is true that the hammer would have been an incredible asset for the player, it cannot be wielded or even picked up by Kratos (nor Atreus) for several reasons.

12. Who killed Kratos?

Kratos was killed by Zeus in God of War II, tricked into abandoning his godly powers into the Blade of Olympus. However, he was later resurrected.

13. Where is Atreus after Ragnarok?

After the cataclysm ends, Atreus wakes up in Midgard. He walks along a spiral path, passing by all the friends he met in God of War: Ragnarok, until he gets to the top, where Angrboda is waiting. He then departs on his own journey to find other giants.

14. Is Kratos the new All-Father?

After defeating Odin and bidding farewell to his son, Kratos discovers a mural depicting him as the new All-Father of Asgard. He then embraces his role as a leader and helper of the realms.

15. Is Kratos getting weaker in the Norse games?

Kratos in the Norse saga appears weaker for a couple of reasons. #1 – Kratos lost all of his Greek magic when he destroyed his homeland and sailed away. #2 – He is consciously holding back and trying to control his rage.