A player of God of War Ragnarok recently shared a captivating concept, envisioning a younger version of Odin. This depiction offers a fresh perspective on the All-Father, the dominant figure of the Norse Pantheon and one of the primary foes in the upcoming game.
Continuing the story of Kratos and his son Atreus, God of War Ragnarok takes place in ancient Scandinavia, three years after the events of the 2018 installment. As the brutal winter known as Fimbulwinter draws to a close, signaling the imminent arrival of Ragnarok, the end of the world and the extinction of all life, Kratos and Atreus must confront their own relationship struggles. Along their journey, they will cross paths with Thor and Odin, who will emerge as the central antagonists in God of War Ragnarok.
A Reddit user named JustASharkToothedBoi recently shared an intriguing concept on the official God of War subreddit. They used AI to generate a younger version of Odin, the All-Father. This depiction shows Odin with his distinctive eye patch, a tattoo on the right side of his face, a beard resembling the one in the game, and long dark hair. Overall, his facial features remain similar, though with fewer wrinkles and less gray hair. Despite JustASharkToothedBoi's efforts to conceal the watermark, this representation of a young Odin from God of War Ragnarok was created using FaceApp, a photo editing application known for generating realistic human images based on existing photos.
In the comments on this Reddit post, players of God of War Ragnarok recognized the image as Odin. However, the All-Father didn't receive much praise from the community. Many comments criticized his hairline, chin, and overall appearance. Some expressed relief that Odin's children took after their mother instead of him, while others felt that he didn't meet their expectations as the ruler of Norse mythology. This led Reddit users to speculate about who could portray Odin if God of War Ragnarok were ever adapted into a TV series or movie. Suggestions included Michael Sheen, Thom Yorke (singer of Radiohead), and even YouTuber Jacksepticeye.
In God of War Ragnarok, the plot revolves around Odin, who serves as the main antagonist for Kratos and Atreus. As they strive to disrupt his plans, players not only confront the All-Father but also embark on a quest to discover Odin's hidden ravens in the nine realms. These elusive birds hold exclusive rewards that enhance the combat proficiency of Kratos and Atreus. God of War Ragnarok is currently available for both PS4 and PS5.