God of War Laufey Finally Has a Release Date, and There’s some Good News for Kratos Fans Too
Santa Monica Studio says the Faye-led game will ship on disc and will set up the next Kratos chapter.
- Santa Monica Studio confirmed at San Diego Comic-Con that God of War Laufey will launch on February 16, 2027, for PlayStation 5. The announcement provides a clear release window for players planning to secure physical copies.
- Set in the same time period as the 2018 God of War reboot, the game follows Kratos' wife, Faye, as she awakens in the afterlife. She must navigate the Everywhen to protect Kratos and Atreus from danger.
- Creative head Cory Barlog revealed the project will "set up and expand what comes next" for the franchise. He emphasized that mainline Kratos games will continue throughout the series' history.
- Actress Deborah Ann Woll responded to fan backlash regarding Kratos' absence, saying she is "totally unbothered" because she knows the game is "great." She told fans at a convention that avoiding social media helps shield her from negativity.
- Collectors can expect the title to ship on physical discs, reassuring fans following Sony's announcement to cease offering discs for new PlayStation games beginning in 2028. The confirmation provides a clear purchasing window before the policy takes effect.
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'God Of War' team confirm 2027 ‘Laufey’ release date
The team behind God Of War have confirmed that new spin-off game Laufey will launch next year, and will be followed by a sequel starring Kratos. READ MORE: The “miracle” of ‘God Of War’s music – 20 years since the first game Set in the same time period as the 2018 God Of War reboot, Laufey will star Kratos’ wife exploring the afterlife following her death at the start of that game. “Death was supposed to be the end, but for Laufey (Faye), warri…
God of War Laufey Game Release Date Confirmed for February 2027; Here's Everything to Know
Santa Monica Studio announced that God of War Laufey will release on February 16, 2027, for the PlayStation 5. During Comic-Con, developers also confirmed a future Kratos-led game will connect directly to the events of Faye's standalone story arc. Check more details about upcoming God of War game. God of War Laufey Game Release Date Confirmed for February 2027; Here's Everything to Know.
The next Kratos God of War game will follow and connect to Laufey, says Cory Barlog - "Everything we are doing in the Faye game continues what came before and to set up what comes next"
Santa Monica Studio head of creative, Cory Barlog, has confirmed that the next mainline, Kratos-starring God of War will pick up after the events of God of War Laufey.
God of War Laufey will indeed be released in early 2027, as the first major PlayStation 5 exclusive of next year. After a surprising presentation, which coincided with an extensive gameplay look, doubts about when God of War Laufey would arrive on PlayStation 5 immediately arose. We predicted that the release could happen in early 2027, and now Santa Monica Studios has not only confirmed it, but has also announced its date, set for February 16th…
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