

Upon destroying the machinery, it's revealed that Odin has been using the Midgardians to fight his war for him, showing no regard for their lives.ĭistressed from Sindri's outburst and Odin's lack of care, Atreus will begin repeating the lines "close your heart to it." But, Kratos will stop Atreus and encourage him to open his heart to it instead, as he feels their pain because that is who he is, and he must never sacrifice that, not for anyone.Ĭalling the group together, Kratos informs everyone that their purpose for this war is not to sacrifice the innocent and that he and Atreus will take down Odin alone to avoid any more needless deaths. It's also worth noting that Jormungandr is the one to give Atreus the clue about "Ironwood", as the serpent likely knows it is there that Atreus and he will meet, though the boy will not know it. Thor then goes on to send the snake back in time, where it grows into the Jormungandr we see in the first game. This is why in the 2018 game, Mimir notes that Jormungandr finds Atreus "familiar", as it was he who gave the serpent life - but in the future. As Thor is known as the "giant killer", it makes the battle all the more personal - as he serpent carries the soul of a giant who likely suffered at the hands of the God of Thunder. The Jormungandr you see battling Thor in Ragnarok is actually the big snake that Atreus (Loki) infuses with a giant's soul when in Jotunheim as it escapes the lair of Angrboda's grandmother. The prophecy of Ragnarok foretells that Thor strikes a blow so mighty, that Jormungandr is sent hurtling back in time, but how can this be?Īs it turns out, Atreus journey sets all the pieces in motion. During the final battle at Ragnarok, you'll see a giant serpent battling Thor, and many exclaim their shock as the fight unfolds.
