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God of War Ragnarokoffers a wealth of content,including countless bossesand expansive areas to explore. It’s so rich in detail that it’s unlikely you’ll experience everything the game has to offer in a single playthrough.
Just when you think you’ve uncovered it all,God of War Ragnaroksurprises you with a massivesecret area in Vanaheim. This hidden gem can easily be missed if you’re not paying close attention to your surroundings. Within this area, you’ll find unique side missions, challenging bosses, rare resources, and much more. The guide below covers everything you need to know about this secret location.
How To Unlock The Crater Region In Vanaheim
The Crater region can only be unlocked aftercompleting the mission “The Creatures of Prophecy,“where you assist Freyr (Freya’s brother) with a major issue and return to Freyr’s camp. You’ll know if you have completed this mission yet. Once it’s done, follow these steps:
Afterward, you’ll arrive in the undiscovered area of Vanaheim known asThe Crater.
What To Do After Reaching The Crater
After exploring a bit, you’ll find anearby Mystic Gateway. From here, you have a few options:
The Crater offers a wealth of activities and challenges, enough to keep you engaged for over ten hours. However, be prepared — many of the bosses in this area are quite challenging. If youfind them too difficult, you may always return later after leveling up and upgrading your equipment.
It’s strongly recommended to complete the Crater region before finishing the main story, as it adds a lot to the overall experience and prepares you for the game’s final challenges. Though fear not; if you expore it in the post-game, character dialogue and interactions do account for this.
