God of War Ragnarok is noted for having one of the best video game narratives in recent memory, with one of its greatest strengths being its character development. While there is something to love about every one of God of War Ragnarok's characters, there is nothing quite like the bond that continues to grow between Kratos and Atreus during the game's roughly thirty-hour story. The combination of Kratos, haunted by his past and his responsibility to protect his son, and Atreus, who is now aware of his true identity as Loki, serves to create one massive roller coaster of emotions throughout Ragnarok's narrative. However, Atreus shares a bond with another beloved character in the game whose untimely death struck an emotional chord with fans during Ragnarok's opening hours.