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[ReaperXL7]

No Tyr? Disappointing.

Kratos isn't named "Odin" either but that doesn't mean these things can't change over time.

 

[Mifec]

Dumb name. Shoulda been Tyr.

 

[Dargor]

Forever will be "Boy!" for me.

 

[GravityInsanity]

Maybe he was given a Greek name but grew up in Norse territory? Doesn't seem that complicated.

Yeah, I know. Trying to wrap my ahead around the idea if Atreus is half Greek and half Norse which would be pretty cool if true.

 

[HeisenbergWW62]

It would be really cool if he's half Greek and half Norse

 

[John Kowalski]

So if his son is also from Greek then how does he understands Norse language because Kratos doesn't. That would mean Kratos's wife is from Norse so the son is half Greek and half Norse? So, that would mean Kratos and his wife had Atreus when they were in Greek because Atreus is a Greek name.

Old people can't learn new languages, it's genetic

 

[Ninja Scooter]

Was hoping for Breckin

 

[NeckToChicken]

wat

The sun un-rises to the east and Thyestes can't figure out why until he sees his kids' heads on a platter.

The House of Atreus is like Tragic Heroes 101.

Greek is a solid contributor to Tragic Heroes 101. Everyone loves Heracles until either madness or Madness gets to him.

Was Tantalus ever painted as a dude fallen from grace? Or was he just an asshole progenitor who made it terrible for everyone?

 

[AlStrong]

I figured Aphrodite was the mother. ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

 

[Mifec]

Atreus is Agamemnon's father btw. But we moved away from Greece so ya.

 

[Wollan]

edit: well, almost.

 

[ScaryShark]

I still like the Ullr theory.

 

[K.Sabot]

Superior Kratos's son name is Lloyd.

 

[Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew]

I bet he becomes Tyr, as in that's what his legend will be known as.

 

[Rap2thaMoon]

Superior Kratos's son name is Lloyd.

Bob.

 

[Starlightmuse]

It's going to be extremely weird having a living being near Kratos which he doesn't want to behead.

 

[Raptor]

Does his name has gameplay implications?

Is it more gorey cause of the name?

More blood and gore will come off cause of his name?

better more refined gameplay will be in the game cause of the name?

If not then he could be named Trump and I wont even care.

 

[Corpsepyre]

What does this mean for the mythology? They're having a crossover of sorts?

 

[Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew]

What does this mean for the mythology? They're having a crossover of sorts?

Doesn't need to be. Kratos is Greek. His son being Greek is just natural.

 

[Tonky]

Any chance there's going to be a time jump and we actually play as an adult version of the boy?

 

[Corpsepyre]

Doesn't need to be. Kratos is Greek. His son being Greek is just natural.

Yeah, but the thing is, Kratos wiped away the Greeks several years before this game, and is starting over in this new desolate Norse region. It would make sense if he names his son that, being Greek, but not otherwise. Guess we'll see.

 

[Corpsepyre]

Any chance there's going to be a time jump and we actually play as an adult version of the boy?

Nope. Not in this game atleast.

 

[bengraven]

I still see

Spoiler

them killing the boy off when you get close to him. Motivation for the next series.

 

[Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew]

Yeah, but the thing is, Kratos wiped away the Greeks several years before this game, and is starting over in this new desolate Norse region. It would make sense if he names his son that, being Greek, but not otherwise. Guess we'll see.

Half-Greek then.
Maybe a name he remembers.

 

[Tonky]

Nope. Not in this game atleast.

Shinobi hinted that we would be playing as the boy in the reveal thread.

 

[Corpsepyre]

Shinobi hinted that we would be playing as the boy in the reveal thread.

Well, Cory's lying then because he's said a number of times that we play as Kratos through the WHOLE game.

 

[petran79]

So if his son is also from Greek then how does he understands Norse language because Kratos doesn't. That would mean Kratos's wife is from Norse so the son is half Greek and half Norse? So, that would mean Kratos and his wife had Atreus when they were in Greek because Atreus is a Greek name.

GOW takes place at the beginning of history when all european languages were united

 

[Loudninja]

Well, Cory's lying then because he's said a number of times that we play as Kratos through the WHOLE game.

You control him with a button thats about it.

 

[lumi7890]

Well, Cory's lying then because he's said a number of times that we play as Kratos through the WHOLE game.

Neil lied about not being able to play as Ellie in the last of us.

 

[Murkas]

Jesus fucking Christ OP thanks for spoiling asshole.

 

[Loudninja]

Jesus fucking Christ OP thanks for spoiling asshole.

Lol you almost got me.

you should edit that post it to be safe though.

 

[Corpsepyre]

What does this mean for all the theories going around, you think?

 

[badcrumble]

That's a strange name.

And it's Greek!

Atreus is best known for being the father of the scummy Agamemnon (often called 'Atreus' Son in the Illiad) of the Trojan War. You know the dude who sacrificed his own daughter, had tons of fights with Achilles, and on his return he was killed by the lover of his wife, who were subsequently killed by their son and daughter.

The family of Atreus was cursed!

Technically they were cursed all the way since Pelops, right?

 

[Corpsepyre]

Hmm, what if....the kid turns evil?

 

[Falchion]

That's pretty cool sounding.

 

[Tonky]

Hmm, what if....the kid turns evil?

I don't think Kratos would kill his son.

 

[BigEmil]

Aloy
Alo
Al
Artreus

 

[Banjo-Kazooie]

No, it's Boy

 

[Danny Dudekisser]

Atreus? No, Atreyu.

 

[OfTheOverflow]

Soooo this is the big reveal for 15m views?

 

[Neuromancer]

given what we've seen of its new tame-ass gameplay style I shouldn't be surprised that it's also officially crossing over with the Myst(tm) series

canon

You're thinking of Atrus, not Atreus.

 

[inpHilltr8r]

nah son

 

[Wag]

At least it's not Alangulon.

 

[King Kye]

Yo, The Atreidae are some cursed ass dudes. Atreus himself is known for making the sun RECOIL OUT OF THE SKY after feeding his brother's children to his brother.

By most accounts; it was a favor done by Zeus to regain the throne back from Thyestes.

By other, much more minor accounts, the Sun did this on its own volition because it didn't want to cross the path of the ill-fated House of Atreus.

Either way, there is some sick imagining that can be done both metaphorically and directly with that character.

I cannot fucking wait for this game.

 

[B.O.O.M]

Atreus eh? hmm not bad. Gonna take a bit of time to get used to

 

[StalkerUKCG]

I felt like I've known this since E3. Maybe he said it in one of the Videos or something and nobody caught on.

 

[RexNovis]

Surely I'm not the only one who read that as Atreyu at first.

And now I feel old.

Is that etymologically related to Atreyu?

Cool, either way.

Eh! Brofist! Glad I'm not the only one.

 

[CJCW]

I was expecting like a Skylar or Aiden. Maybe a Bryson.

What about Breckin? Or Kale?