God of War Laufey is an exciting new action adventure from Sony Santa Monica Studio that will expand the God of War universe by exploring the journey of Kratos' wife, Laufey (Faye for short).
Set to be a PS5 exclusive, the new game was first revealed during a lengthy 20-minute look as part of the June 2026 PlayStation State of Play. Originally slated for release as part of a packed line-up in February 2027, it has now been delayed to May, meaning you'll have to wait just a little longer for Laufey to arrive.
But from what we've seen so far, Laufey promises to be just as much of a hard-hitting badass in the lead role as we venture to afterlife known as Everywhen - with the help of a strange jelly cube entity voiced by The Boys' Jack Quaid. Since it's not a prequel, Kratos and Atreus are still out and about in the human realm and will get their own story told again soon, but for more on this upcoming PS5 game, read on to find out everything you need to know about God of War Laufey.
God of War Laufey release date
God of War Laufey's release date has been set for May 20, 2027.
Previously the launch was set for February, with the initial date first posted on the game's official PlayStation site page just a few weeks after the game was officially revealed. But it was ultimately pushed into May, with developer Sony Santa Monica Studio confirming the change on social media.
"We don't take for granted the trust placed in our studio to make an extraordinary experience worthy of the passion and dedication of our fans," the statement from the studio reads. "With this in mind, we've made the decision to delay God of War Laufey's release".
If you want to get warmed up for the journey ahead, I suggest you go check out our list of the best games like God of War to play in the meantime.
God of War Laufey platforms
God of War Laufey will launch on PS5 platforms only, with physical editions as well as digital copies available at launch. This will be welcome news for anyone upset by Sony's recent decision to go fully digital with its new PS5 releases by 2028. As a 2027 launch now targeting May, God of War Laufey mercifully misses the cutoff. Now, breathe!
At present, we are still waiting to see if any more platforms, such as Switch 2, get confirmation. However, considering Sony's shift back to exclusive titles regarding single-player games, it does seem unlikely that other consoles or even PC will get it.
Hopefully we are wrong, but I have a strong feeling that it'll be on a future addition to our list of PS5 exclusives for quite a while once it is out in the wild.
God of War Laufey trailer
God of War Laufey gameplay
Faye may have taught Kratos a thing or two, as their combat styles have some similarities. Yet, where his moves are all about power, Faye's skills make use of her speed and dexterity, making fights look a bit like Devil May Cry 5 by way of God of War – which is a refreshing change of pace for this often meaty-feeling series. Make no mistake, though, Faye isn't holding back, she's still able to take out enemies with extreme prejudice. So far, we've seen her zip around – and even perform some aerial combos – with a special magical sword.
While combat, like in previous God of War games, seems to be the focus in God of War Laufey, like in Kratos' adventures Faye will also be exploring some areas. Though the bulk of what we've seen so far revolves around her being thrust into the middle of a strange new conflict in the Everywhen.
God of War Laufey story and setting
God of War Laufey shifts the action from Kratos and Atreus at the beginning of 2018's God of War, the recently deceased Faye – mother of their unconventional godly family unit – erm, wakes up? Something strange has happened upon her death, and while she's aware the father and son are enacting the plan she set in motion back in the realm of Norse Mythology, she's woken up somewhere else and quite confused about it.
The first game in the series to be targeting exclusively PlayStation 5, this looks gorgeous so far. Faye herself is portrayed by Deborah Ann Woll (Daredevil, True Blood), and she's quickly shown to be just a determine and capable as the rest of her family, keen to throw herself into danger if it will help those she cares about, and with a strong sense of justice.
Only in death, it turns out, was she able to be pulled from the pantheon in which she dwelt to somewhere else entirely, and she's quickly captured by two intimidating masked figures. Teaming up with a talking ribbon (attached to a sword… it's a talking sword), as her power returns she's able to break free, ending up in the middle of a new land's conflict and in over her head.
For more releases check out our round-up of all the new games still on the way.
