God of War Laufey

PS5's Next Big Exclusive Dated, and It's Closer Than You Think

The final countdown. While it was only officially unveiled a month or so ago, all of the speculation surrounding God of War Laufey suggested it was close to release. And now we have an official release date for the spin-off action game, starring Kratos’ late wife: 16th February, 2027. Read the full article on pushsquare.com

God of War Laufey launches February 16, 2027

God of War Laufey will launch for PlayStation 5 on February 16, 2027, publisher Sony …

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God of War Laufey Release Date Announced | Comic Con 2026

God of War Laufey has a release date: February 16, 2027.

Everything Announced at the God of War Laufey SDCC Panel | Comic Con 2026

IGN’s live reporting of San Diego Comic-Con 2026 continues, this time from the front row of the God of War Laufey panel.

"I feel totally unbothered" - Deborah Ann Woll doesn't care about the trolls taking shots at God Of War Laufey

Since it was announced at the beginning of June, God of War Laufey has been receiving an unexpected amount of negative criticism. And a lot of the commentary about the game - of which we've only seen one trailer so far - revolves around the actress playing the eponymous character Laufey in it: Deborah Ann Woll, who reprises the role from God of War (2018).

Eurogamer / Dom Peppiatt

God of War Laufey's Deborah Ann Woll Feels 'Totally Unbothered' by Online Haters

Faye enough. God of War Laufey is the next main entry in the beloved fantasy action series, and the first to not have you play as Kratos. Instead, you control Faye, his wife and Atreus' mother, and a powerful warrior and wielder of magic. The game picks up after her death, where she finds herself in the afterlife of gods and magical beings. Read the full article on pushsquare.com

God of War Laufey studio hints at 2027 release window following tweet that assures players it "will be available on disc"

We may not know the precise release date of the upcoming God of War Laufey, but a new tweet suggests we'll get it before the end of 2027.

Eurogamer / Vikki Blake

Don't Worry, You'll Get to Own God of War Laufey on a PS5 Disc

Release in 2027 essentially confirmed. Santa Monica Studio has revealed God of War Laufey will beat the January 2028 deadline Sony has set for physical disc production, granting it a full and complete physical release. Earlier today, on social media, the team promoted the San Diego Comic-Con panel it has planned for later in July, where God of War Laufey will star. The post was inundated with complaints regarding Sony's decision to cease the production of physical PlayStation discs, as has every

God of War Laufey Physical Disc Release Confirmed, Suggesting 2027 Launch

Santa Monica Studio has confirmed God of War Laufey will "be available on disc," suggesting its launch will arrive in 2027.

IGN / Michael Cripe

God of War Laufey Could Release as Early as February or March on PS5

That's not far away. It’s been repeated multiple times that God of War Laufey may be closer than we all think, but how does February or March feel to you? As part of a larger video delving into the vacuum created by GTA 6’s imminent 19th November launch, Bloomberg journalist Jason Schreier said he “wouldn't be surprised if gets announced for February or March pretty soon”. Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Rumour

God of War Laufey Feels Too Similar to Kratos’ Norse Saga

While God of War Laufey is taking a fascinating leap by shifting the perspective to Faye, it still looks much too similar to Kratos' Norse saga to cement its own identity.

IGN / Matt Purslow

Sony Reiterates God of War Laufey Is 'Coming Soon' to PS5

Out in the next 12 months? It really does look like we could be playing God of War Laufey inside the next 12 months, as PlayStation is again leaning into the fact the PS5 title is "coming soon". The platform holder made the claim upon the game's reveal in its State of Play livestream at the start of this month, and it's making the point again in a round of marketing emails. Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Sony 'Hopes' to Launch PS5's God of War Laufey in the First Half of 2027

But plans could change. You could be playing Santa Monica Studio’s wildly ambitious God of War Laufey within the next year, assuming plans haven’t changed internally. The unfortunately named snoop NateTheHate2 – who leaked the existence of this game well in advance of its announcement at this month’s State of Play – wrote on X (or Twitter) that he’d heard the title was targeting the first half of 2027. Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Rumour

PS5's God of War Laufey Dominated Summer Game Fest

Topped engagement index by a mile. According to analytics firm Level Up, spin-off God of War Laufey dominated Summer Game Fest by some margin. Just for clarity, in this context ‘Summer Game Fest’ is being used as a catch-all for all of last week’s showcases, including the State of Play and Nintendo Direct. Read the full article on pushsquare.com

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Business

God of War Laufey’s Director Is Up for a Challenge

Ariel Lawrence reflects on her long journey with Kratos, and returning to Santa Monica Studio to explore brand new territory. The post God of War Laufey’s Director Is Up for a Challenge

God of War Laufey Director 'Understands' Skepticism Following Reveal, but Hopes Fans Give It a Chance

God of War Laufey's director, Ariel Lawrence, has addressed "skepticism" following the game's reveal, hoping fans give it a chance.

IGN / Cade Onder

God of War Laufey Voted Best PS5 Game at State of Play

Wolverine not far behind. So, Sony's latest State of Play broadcast ended up being pretty good — and I reckon a lot of that perception is simply down to how many high quality games were on display. But out of all those PS5 games, which one really got you going? Which one stole the show? Read the full article on pushsquare.com

PS5 vs Pepperoni Pizza: New God of War Sparks Tense Exchange Between Sony and Domino's

A pizza the action. A light ribbing about the new God of War game from the Domino’s Pizza account has triggered a small social media spat between Sony and the fast food firm. In response to footage of new title God of War Laufey, the UK arm of the pizza chain – searching for engagement now the Premier League season is over – said: “God of War game with no Kratos = Pepperoni Passion with no pepperoni.” Read the full article on pushsquare.com

God of War Laufey Is Much Closer to Releasing on PS5 Than You Think

"This one isn't years away". Unlike most major announcements, God of War Laufey is not years away. Rumours originally speculated the spin-off game, starring Kratos’ wife Faye, would launch in 2027. And while Sony didn’t attach a release window to this week’s 20 minute gameplay reveal, Bloomberg journalist Jason Schreier said you shouldn’t read into that. Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Domino's Pizza Wades Into God of War Laufey No Kratos Discourse, Sparks Spicy Replies

The reveal of God of War Laufey has sparked a vociferous debate coming out of State of Play, and while the internet has plenty of opinions about this first game in the franchise to star Faye as the main character, criticism has also come from an unexpected sauce: Domino's Pizza.

PC Gamer / Harvey Randall

Dominos Pizza UK has joined the gamer culture slapfight over God of War: Laufey, and I'd really like to just skip this part, please

Not the way I wanted to round out my week.

PC Gamer / Lincoln Carpenter

They did motion capture on a cube

God of War Laufey necessitated an exciting new form of method acting.

'We Have Many More Stories to Tell with Kratos': Sony Confirms New Games with God of War's Protagonist

"We're super excited". God of War Laufey is taking the series in a slightly different direction, focusing on Kratos’ late wife Faye and her journey through the afterlife, the Everywhen. But that doesn’t mean Kratos’ story is over – not by a long stretch. Read the full article on pushsquare.com

God of War Laufey Is Taking the Sort of Risk More PlayStation Series Need To Take

It's a risk to leave a beloved protagonist behind, but God of War Laufey's perspective switch and the gameplay changes it brings is the bold move that more PlayStation Studios games need to make.

IGN / Matt Purslow

Preview

God of War Laufey is bringing back the original trilogy's faster combat

Though it takes place in the same world as the 2018 God of War reboot, and God of War Ragnarök, God of War Laufey surprisingly borrows some of the most defining characteristics of the original trilogy.

Eurogamer / Sherif Saed

'That Looks Like Sh*t': God of War Creator Predictably Tears New PS5 Game to Shreds

"This game is not going to do well". David Jaffe is not a fan of new PS5 game God of War Laufey. The veteran game director, who created the original PS2 game, looked visibly distressed during the new title’s 20-minute presentation. And he held nothing back in the aftermath, comparing the release unfavourably to Square Enix’s Forspoken. Read the full article on pushsquare.com

God of War Laufey Isn't a Prequel — Here's Why

Cory Barlog tells IGN why God of War Laufey is set in parallel to the timeline of God of War 2018 and Ragnarok rather than being a prequel.

The Internet Reacts to God of War Laufey

Sony’s big State of Play announcement was God of War Laufey, the next game in Sony Santa Monica’s God of War franchise due out exclusively for PlayStation 5. While the fact the game would focus on Faye as opposed to Kratos had leaked months before the showcase, it’s fair to say Sony’s 20 minute gameplay reveal sparked a vociferous reaction across the internet.

'What Happens to Gods When They Die?': PS5's New God of War Pulls All Pantheons into One Magical Place

Zeus presumably awaits. I’m obsessed with the premise of God of War Laufey, and now I’ve had a little more time to process the announcement and read all about it, I’m ready to fully embrace those pangs of excitement in my gut. There’s one line on the PS Blog that caught my eye and has really sold me on the whole thing: what happens to gods when they die? Read the full article on pushsquare.com

This Week in Video Games / Jamie Hore

God of War Laufey Revealed During PlayStation State of Play

Described as a new "mainline" God of War game, Kratos' wife Laufey becomes the playable protagonist and journeys through the afterlife of the gods The post God of War Laufey Revealed During PlayStation State of Play

Eurogamer / Victoria Phillips Kennedy

New God of War game likely won't come to PC

God of War Laufey stars Kratos' dead wife as she fights her way through the afterlife.

PC Gamer / Tyler Wilde

Business

The leaks were real: God of War Laufey is all about Faye, and it's coming to PlayStation 5 'soon'

Sony Santa Monica has announced its next God of War game. It's known as God of War Laufey, and was revealed as part of this evening's PlayStation State of Play.

Faye’s Story So Far and Why You Won’t Be Playing as Kratos in God of War Laufey

A recap of what we know about Faye, going into God of War Laufey.

IGN / Simon Cardy

God of War Laufey Revealed at State of Play

Sony’s big State of Play showstopper was God of War Laufey, the next game in the God of War series from Sony Santa Monica due out exclusively on PS5.

PlayStation unveils God of War Laufey, a new PS5 entry starring Kratos’s ‘dead’ wife, Faye

Sony Santa Monica premiered 20 minutes of new God of War gameplay during a State of Play

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Trailer

Kratos is Out, Faye is In: God of War Laufey Creators Explain Why Kratos' Wife is the New Star

The biggest news to come out of PlayStation's State of Play wasn't just that there was a new God of War game, but that Kratos was sitting this one out and his wife, Faye, was taking the starring role.

IGN / Rachel Weber

Inside God of War Laufey – Santa Monica Studio on Why Faye, a Ribbon, and a Cube Are Our New Heroes

God of War Laufey is burning the series’ rulebook and sending it to the afterlife… literally. Faye, wife of Kratos, mother to Atreus, is the protagonist in the latest game from Santa Monica Studio

IGN / Rachel Weber

PlayStation Blog / Grace Orlady

First look at God of War Laufey

We’re thrilled to finally share what the team at Santa Monica Studio has been working on, the next mainline entry to the God of War series: God of War Laufey! Wishlist God of War Laufey here! God of War Laufey Death was supposed to be the end, but for Laufey (Faye), warrior and wife to Kratos, […]

Trailer

God of War Laufey announced for PS5

Publisher Sony Interactive Entertainment and developer Santa Monica Studio have announced God of War Laufey, … Source

Gematsu / Sal Romano

God of War Laufey Is the Next Main Entry in the Saga, 'Coming Soon' to PS5

Revealed in 23 minutes of gameplay. The rumours and leaks might have spoiled the surprise, but the next game from Santa Monica Studio is official: it'll be a Faye-focused God of War game called God of War Laufey. The studio revealed the new PS5 instalment in a 23-minute gameplay showcase, all of which you can watch above. In a PlayStation Blog post, it's said the title is "coming soon" and is available to wishlist now on PS5. Read the full article on pushsquare.com