God of War: Ragnarok Easter Egg Pays Clever Tribute to Cory Barlog
A hidden tribute to the mastermind behind God of War: Ragnarok has been uncovered by a sharp-eyed player The cleverly placed easter egg pays homage to producer Cory Barlog and has been hiding in plain sight all along
Most players may have missed a secret reference to Cory Barlog in God of War: Ragnarok. But an observant player has uncovered a hidden tribute to the game's producer that has been in plain sight all along.
The game is notorious for its challenging battles, and one of the toughest is against two trolls named Golrab of The Frost and Golrab of The Ashes. As Kratos journeys through Vanaheim, he comes across a set of statues that, once awakened, transform into these fearsome creatures eager to take down our hero. While most would dismiss the name "Golrab" as just another fitting moniker for the time period, it actually holds a deeper significance that ties to one of the most influential figures in the franchise.
One Reddit user discovered a clever Easter egg in God of War: Ragnarok. By reversing the letters of "Golrab," the name spells out "Barlog," which is a subtle nod to Cory Barlog, the producer of the game. While this reference has not been confirmed by Barlog or anyone else involved with the title, it seems unlikely that it's just a coincidence.
Cory Barlog has been instrumental in the success of the God of War series, having served as lead animator for the original game in 2005 and as director of the 2018 reboot. Although he has passed the directing reins to Eric Williams for Ragnarok, Williams has praised Barlog's contributions to the franchise and has stated that he doesn't mind staying in the background while fans celebrate the game's creators. A small tribute to Barlog's history with the series is a fitting way to acknowledge his important role in its success.
In addition to the tribute mentioned earlier, God of War: Ragnarok also features a character named Raeb, who is a nod to Bear McCreary, the game's music composer. It's interesting to note that McCreary also plays the character in the game. With the recent departure of Art Director Rafael Grassetti from Sony Santa Monica Studio, fans are left wondering if his name will be incorporated into the upcoming God of War installment. God of War: Ragnarok is currently available for both the PS4 and PS5.
