when does kratos become god of hope

Kratos becomes the “God of Hope” in the ending of God of War Ragnarök: Valhalla , when he finally comes to terms with his past and accepts a new path for himself.

What that means

In the story, the title is less about a formal promotion and more about the role he chooses after years of rage and guilt. By the time of Valhalla, the narrative frames hope as what he carries forward for others, not just himself.

Where it first comes from

The roots of this idea go back to God of War III , where Kratos releases Hope to humanity after defeating Zeus. Later interpretations and discussions connect that moment to his eventual redemption arc and the “God of Hope” label.

Simple answer

• First major source of hope: God of War III.

• When he is most directly called the God of Hope: God of War Ragnarök: Valhalla.

Bottom line

So, if you mean the moment people usually point to, it’s Valhalla ; if you mean the origin of the idea, it starts in God of War III.