How To Unlock Asgard In God Of War

Alright, listen up, fellow adventurers! You wanna waltz right into Asgard, the land of the gods in God of War? Well, buckle up because it's not exactly like ordering pizza. But don't worry, I'm here to make it easier than teaching a squirrel to waterski.

The Not-So-Secret Recipe

First, you gotta finish the main course, the big enchilada, the… you get the picture. Complete the main story missions. Think of it as eating all your vegetables before you get dessert, but way more epic and axe-swinging!

Seriously, that's step one. You can't just show up at Odin's doorstep before finishing the game's main quest. It's like showing up to a potluck without bringing any food; rude and just plain awkward.

Favors, Favors, Glorious Favors

Okay, so you've saved the world (or at least a significant chunk of it). Now comes the fun part, doing favors! Specifically, you need to complete the quests called "The Realm of the Giants" and "The Burden of Blood."

Think of these as your ‘get out of jail free’ cards, but instead of jail, it's the bifrost ride to Asgard. They're not exactly hidden, but they do require a bit of exploration and chatting with some friendly (and not-so-friendly) faces.

The Talking Head Speaks

Next, you'll need to trigger some in-game dialogue. You're waiting for Mimir, that charming, wise-cracking head strapped to your belt, to start yapping about heading to Asgard.

Sometimes, this takes a little patience. It’s like waiting for your grandma to tell a story; you know it’s coming, just gotta wait for it. Keep progressing through any post-game content, and he’ll eventually get the hint.

The Grand Finale

Once Mimir has finished his history lesson, your trusty companions, Kratos and Atreus, will suddenly have the option to travel to Asgard. Hallelujah!

Head to the realm travel room. It's the same place you used to visit all the other realms. There it is, Asgard! Prepare for Valkyries, dragons, and everything in between!

But...prepare yourself for a teeny, tiny anticlimax. You'll discover that Asgard isn't actually *accessible* in the way you might have hoped in the original God of War (2018).

Yes, you heard that right. You can *go* there. But you can't *explore* it. It's more of a cinematic experience and a story trigger than a fully explorable area.

I know, I know. It's like getting a gift-wrapped box and finding out it's filled with packing peanuts. But hey, the journey is the destination, right? Plus, you get some pretty cool story moments out of it.

Is it Worth the Effort?

Absolutely! Even if you can't run around Asgard smashing pottery and stealing Odin's stapler, triggering the Asgard sequence unlocks some crucial story moments and sets the stage for the events that come in God of War: Ragnarok.

Think of it as the appetizer before the main course, a tantalizing tease of what's to come. Plus, you get to hear Mimir crack some more jokes, and that's always a win.

So go forth, Spartan! Complete those quests, listen to that talking head, and prepare for a sneak peek at the glorious, yet frustratingly inaccessible, realm of Asgard!

Happy adventuring!