God of War and Avengers: Infinity War hit within a week of each other, and players have discovered that developer Sony Santa Monica managed to sneak in a perfectly timed nod to Marvel Studios’ new superhero epic.
[Warning: This post contains spoilers for both Avengers: Infinity War and God of War. There are references to Thanos’ accomplishments in the film and some unavoidable mid-game spoilers for the PlayStation 4 game. Hopefully, you’re all caught up.]
Basically, in the new God of War, Kratos can get his own version of Thanos’ Infinity Gauntlet.
Players have discovered that one of God of War’s epic talismans, the Shattered Gauntlet of Ages, can be equipped with the game’s equivalent of the Infinity Stones, granting Kratos a special power.
First, here’s the in-game description of the Shattered Gauntlet of Ages talisman, which references how the Infinity Stones were scattered throughout the Marvel Cinematic Universe: “An ancient relic of Hel deemed too powerful to remain whole, fragments of its former strength lie scattered throughout the realms…”
Second, there are six Enchantments, the gems that Kratos can socket into items, in God of War that have Infinity Stone equivalents. They are:
- Andvari’s Soul (Soul Stone)
- Asgard’s Stone of Existence (Reality Stone)
- Eye of the Outer Realm (Space Stone)
- Ivaldi’s Corrupted Mind (Mind Stone)
- Muspelheim’s Eye of Power (Power Stone)
- Njörd’s Temporal Stone (Time Stone)
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Unlike Thanos’ gauntlet, which can house six Infinity Stones, the Shattered Gauntlet of Ages is limited to just three sockets when fully upgraded. If players equip any three of the above stones at the same time, they’ll get a special power that fires a purple beam of energy from Kratos’ gauntlet. Because, you know, Thanos is purple.
Here’s a look at it with a set of random Enchantments compared to a full trio of “Infinity Stones:”
If you equip just two of the game’s Infinity Stones, you’ll just get the shockwave, not the full Infinity Gauntlet effect.
Obviously this will require a lot of play and a lot of upgrading to unlock to its full potential, but apparently the gauntlet deals some pretty good damage.
FAQs
One of the items in the game is a "shattered gauntlet," which alludes to the Infinity Gauntlet at the center of "Avengers Infinity War." Finding the right enchantments for the shattered gauntlet will give Kratos awesome cosmic powers comparable to Thanos, the big bad in "Avengers Infinity War."
Why is Avengers: Infinity War so good? ›
Infinity War provides a more even distribution of character development and screen time, allowing for a deeper exploration of relationships and personal struggles. The film carefully balances the vast array of characters, making sure each hero has their moment to shine.
What were Loki's last words in Infinity War? ›
Loki : [to Thanos] You... will never be... a god.
Who is the most powerful character in Avengers: Infinity War? ›
Well, Captain Marvel is extremely powerful. She absorbed massive amounts of energy from the Infinity Gauntlet, becoming so strong she no-selled a headbutt from Thanos until he used the power stone to one shot her.
What is Kratos to Loki? ›
The God of War Loki's lineage is quite different, with Laufey as his birth mother and the Greek demigod, Kratos, as his birth father.
What is the main message of Avengers: Infinity War? ›
A significant theme throughout “Infinity War” is the idea of self-sacrifice. A number of the characters found themselves in situations where sacrificing themselves could mean saving the universe, and most were willing to do so but, the MCU had other plans.
Why is Thor stronger in Infinity War? ›
Considering the extreme emotions of sadness for the many deaths he witnessed and anger directed toward Thanos, he was focused on the goal of exacting revenge, boosting his energy levels.
Why is Thanos stronger than Hulk in Infinity War? ›
Thanos Beat Hulk Because He Was A More Skilled Fighter
Hulk's defeat could be because Thanos possessed the Power Stone, but with Thanos never pulling it out in the fight, the Russos believe that he didn't need it to win. Despite his great strength, pre-Avengers: Infinity War Hulk did not often fight with a strategy.
Is Thanos a villain? ›
Thanos is one of the main antagonists of the Marvel Universe. He is considered to be one of the most powerful and dangerous villains to be created by Marvel.
Who killed Loki? ›
Yes Loki is dead, he got killed by Thanos in Avengers Infinity War (2018). But the Loki from the Loki series, is indeed Loki, but not the same Loki that died in Infinity War.
Indeed, during the time heist, 2014 Thanos witnesses the death of his 2019 self and proclaims, “And that is destiny”, choosing to embrace this vision when 2014 Thanos travels into 2019, where his last words are: “I am inevitable.” In some ways, Thanos dies what we might call a very good death.
Who kills Thanos? ›
He calls forth his armies, but the Avengers' restored allies arrive and engage Thanos and his army in a final battle. After a struggle, Thanos obtains the Stark Nano Gauntlet, but Stark distracts him to wield the Stones himself. Stark then snaps his fingers, causing Thanos and his army to be Blipped, which kills him.
Who is the weakest Avenger? ›
Although he is an extremely skilled marksman, Clint Barton is often considered to be the weakest member of the team seeing as he's just a regular guy with a bow and arrow. That certainly means that Hawkeye one of the weakest Avengers.
Who can defeat Thor? ›
Steve Rogers is one of the few mortals able to not only lift Mjolnir, but wield its full power, making him someone who legitimately could defeat Thor. Assuming the reason for their battle is due to Thor being deceived, possessed, or otherwise out of his mind, Cap would be able to use Mjolnir against him.
How does infinity relate to God? ›
The idea of the theological infinite, which grounds the mathematical infinite, is an idea of an attribute of God. (That is, God is infinite; and God's other qualities are in God in the manner proper to an infinite being.
What is Infinity War based on? ›
The Russo brothers came on board to direct in April 2015, and a month later Markus and McFeely signed on to write the script for the film, which draws inspiration from Jim Starlin's 1991 comic book The Infinity Gauntlet and Jonathan Hickman's 2013 comic book Infinity.
What are the secret messages in God of War? ›
Secret messages refer to two phone numbers able to be called upon doing certain tasks at the end of God of War. Both feature Kratos congratulating the player on their achievements.
Is God of War in Marvel? ›
Ares, the Greek God of War, was initially depicted as a supervillain in the Marvel Universe, opposing Thor, Hercules and the Avengers. Early on, his influence on Earth was less direct as he created an organization known as the "Warhawks" and used them to create war on Earth.
