God of War finally made its triumphant return in the latest State of Play, albeit in a different way than many might have imagined. Starring Faye, Kratos’ wife from the Norse saga, God of War Laufey dazzled with its 20+ minutes of gameplay, but the lack of a release date left many wanting.
In case you think that means it’s a long way off, there is some good news. Bloomberg’s Jason Schreier said not to read “too much” into the lack of a release date or window because “in contrast to a lot of other big announcements, this one isn’t years away.” This is in line with previous rumors about a launch sometime in the first half of 2027, though a delay is always possible.
Laufey takes place in a completely different realm than previous entries, known as the Everywhen, which serves as the origin and endpoint of magic. Awakening after her funeral and seemingly trapped in this place, Faye must deal with the likes of Sekhmet and Begtse, and who knows what other mythological figures (Chinese and Japanese are seemingly on the table).
Aiding her is a sentient cube called Phranque and Rue, the guardian of a suspicious sword. While Faye battles Begtse and seemingly puts him down, her true journey will involve trying to return home to Kratos and Atreus, and potentially restoring the flow of magic in the Everywhen.
Releasing exclusively on PS5, God of War Laufey is directed by Ariel Lawrence with Cory Barlog instead serving as Head of Creative for the series at Sony Santa Monica, overseeing its long-term vision. Stay tuned for more updates in the meantime.
