The key facts
- God of War Laufey's release has been moved from February 16 to May 20, 2027
- The game will remain a PlayStation 5 exclusive; pre-orders are already open
- For the first time in the series, the main character is Faye, Kratos's wife
Release delayed by three months
Santa Monica Studio has moved the release of the action game God of War Laufey from February 16, 2027 to May 20 of the same year. The developers announced the delay in an official statement to players, explaining that they need additional time for final polishing: fixing remaining issues and refining the gameplay. The studio thanked fans for the interest the project generated after its announcement and assured them that it intends to meet the audience's expectations. This was reported by Life.ru.
What is known about the game
God of War Laufey will be an unusual chapter in the series: for the first time, the story will center not on Kratos or his son Atreus, but on Laufey — a heroine known to fans as Faye. According to the plot, after her death she regains consciousness in a mysterious world and learns that her plans to protect her husband and son are in jeopardy. To save her loved ones, Faye will set out on a journey through the afterlife of the gods called Everywhen, where deities from different mythological pantheons battle for power and the world is filled with deadly magic.
What has already been confirmed
The first details of the project were revealed at the June 2026 State of Play presentation: viewers were shown more than 20 minutes of gameplay, including the combat system, world exploration, and the new heroine's abilities. Despite the delay, the game will remain a PlayStation 5 exclusive, pre-orders are already open, and a collector's edition is also planned. The developers promised to share new details about the project later.
