This guide answers “why is Thor fat in God of War Ragnarok?”
It has been four years since the release of 2018’s God of War. After that game set such a tremendously high bar and left fans on one almighty cliffhanger, it has been difficult to see how God of War Ragnarok could possibly meet expectations.
Thankfully, God of War Ragnarok has delivered an all-time classic experience. And this sterling sequel is bound to be in contention with Elden Ring for 2022 Game of the Year. It currently stands at a colossal 94/100 on Metacritic having received many 10 out of 10 reviews.
God of War Ragnarok follows father and son duo Kratos and Atreus, the latter now a teenager, as they battle to stop Ragnarok with Fimbulwinter drawing to a close.
Being as a few years have passed since the last game was released, it is likely fans will have to get reacquainted with God of War Ragnarok‘s lore and gameplay.
The new game picks up right where the previous one left off. And there’s a helpful re-cap option in the main menu.
Nonetheless, refreshing your memory on the story, and wrapping your head around the fast paced action and numerous puzzles can be difficult.
The game reintroduces numerous fan favourite characters – but there’s also a whole host of new faces to get to know.
Anyone who’s been following God of War Ragnarok‘s development will know about the design of Thor – which caused much controversy last year.
Those who didn’t know or simply forgot are now asking, “Why is Thor so fat in God of War Ragnarok?”
So, let’s answer “why is Thor fat?” in God of War Ragnarok and examine if there is anything in Norse mythology to support this depiction…
Why Is Thor Fat in God of War Ragnarok?
If we’re being honest, we think this has to be one of the most ridiculous gaming controversies of all-time.
Back in September 2021, Santa Monic Studio’s Art Director Raf Grassetti shared the first picture of Thor in God of War Ragnarok. In the game, Thor is depicted as being hugely tall and fat.
Of course, these days, Thor is typically associated with the MCU’s Thor, portrayed by Chris Hemsworth. That Thor is handsome and has chiseled muscles – a direct contrast to God of War‘s take on the character.
Some folk took issue with Ragnarok‘s version of Thor – likely because it differs from what they are used to. Some even went so far as to declare they wouldn’t be purchasing the game over the issue.
Still, now the game is here, the question has popped up once again.
So, why is Thor fat in God of War Ragnarok?
Thor being fat in God of War Ragnarok is a simple character design choice that helps to differentiate him from other iterations of the character.
While many depictions (like Marvel) show him as having defined and chiseled muscles, Ragnarok aims for the classic strongman build similar to Eddie Hall and Mark Henry.
In Norse mythology, Thor is presented as being incredibly strong and powerful with a fondness for beer and food. This aligns well with his appearance in God of War Ragnarok.
Regardless, it is important to remember that Thor wasn’t a real person. He is a mythical god from Norse mythology. There is no right or wrong visual depiction of his appearance.
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