Fans were recently treated to the first legitimate footage of Santa Monica Studio’sGod of War: Ragnarokas it closed out Sony’s PlayStation Showcase 2021.God of War: Ragnarok’s Tyr, the Norse God of War, has since received attention for his towering height, which surpasses Kratos' and makes the game’s protagonist appear small in comparison.
Santa Monica Studio referenced Tyr’s height recently in an ironic joke about how some people view 5'11 and 6'0 heights as vastly different. But since debuting this joke as a means to incite discourse around Tyr’s height, Santa Monica Studio has also tasked fans with guessing how tall Tyr truly is. Santa Monica Studio has confirmed that Tyr stands at an enormous 8'5 after people had begun to guess correctly. However, there is one character from recent video game iconography that fans have comparedGod of War: Ragnarok’s characters to in terms of an ongoing height debate.
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Fans were quick to compare Tyr’s height with that ofResident Evil Village’s Lady Alcina Dimitrescu, who herself stands at a menacing 9'6 tall while wearing her hat and high heels. Because Lady Dimitrescu received so much attention for her looming height and stature inResident Evil Village’s marketing, it seems agreeable for Santa Monica Studio to want to capitalize on fans' vocal infatuation with vertically inclined characters.
Santa Monica Studio has cheekily retorted that they “know what the people want” in this regard, meaning that the decision to highlight Tyr’s height is a conscious choice due to Lady Dimitrescu’s popularity. While minornarrative details inGod of War: Ragnarokhave been revealed, Santa Monica Studio seems to be enjoying stirring fan discourse about the footage that has been shown.
Kratos' rage and strength make the character appear indomitable, despite larger-than-life opponents and creatures that he has faced in previousGod of Warinstallments. But it will be interesting nonetheless to see Kratos and Atreus come face-to-face with new characters such as Tyr, whose willingness to assist them is yet to be determined.
In the meantime, fans may continue to enjoy playful memes and speculate about which characters may appear, as it has been confirmed that the fated Ragnarok event, as well as the conclusion ofGod of War’s Norse saga, is set to arrive in this upcoming installment.
God of War: Ragnarokis set to release in 2022 for PS4 and PS5.
