Fimbulwinter is a three-year-long period of spine-chilling winter, heavy snow, and blizzards. This prophesied event is considered to be the onset of Ragnarök, the total annihilation of all the Nine Realms.
The new iteration of the God of War franchise has taken the story in a completely new direction. The Ghost of Sparta has now stepped on the lands of the Norse gods. On their way to finish the task given to Kratos and Atreus, they made several enemies.
More than an Ordinary Blizzard
Every player who has played this game must have heard the word "Fimbulwinter" from none other than Mimir himself. He states that the blizzard that started after Kratos defeated Baldur has gotten worse and intensified. When Kratos and Atreus return to Midgard, Mimir hints that this blizzard is an omen. It wasn't a normal winter, but something which will continue over three summers known as the Fimbulwinter.
What is Fimbulwinter?
Fimbulwinter is an English term derived from the word Fimbulvetr which means "great winter." Besides being a pain to travel in harsh weather, this winter has a lot more despair.
Fimbulwinter is the predecessor to Ragnarok
Fimbulwinter is an event that serves as the onset of Ragnarök, or essentially the end of the world, as the gods and everyone else know. It is a winter that spans over three summers and is foretold to vanquish humanity entirely. The second phase of Ragnarök is something that Kratos and other gods are trying to delay or keep from happening. Ragnarök has a series of events that includes the ultimate battle which will decide the fate of several gods, including Odin and Thor, causing their death.
Fimbulwinter in God of War: Ragnarok
In the trailers of God of War: Ragnarok, we can see that the Fimbulwinter will freeze the Nine Realms entirely. There are glimpses of Kratos and Atreus traveling around in snow sleds pulled by wolves. New enemies will rise, and everything will be frozen, making it difficult to travel. Although players will still be in the Nine Realms, it is evident that Fimbulwinter will completely change things.
FAQs
Q. What causes the Fimbulwinter in God of War: Ragnarok?
A. Fimbulwinter is stirred up due to the actions of Kratos. Despite being a dreadful period, Kratos proves that fate is not set in stone, regardless of what the prophecies say. It is possible to alter the outcome of the future. With that being said, this can foreshadow an even bigger turning point in the story where Kratos and Atreus can do something about Ragnarok and stop the terrible foretold events from happening.
Q. Does God of War follow Mythology?
A. The God of War franchise is heavily influenced by mythology. Despite being inspired by it, they're creative enough to make their own version of the story from it. Although the Fimbulwinter in God of War is as blustery as the one in Norse mythology, we don't know what Santa Monica has up their sleeves.
