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God of War: Laufey Traced Back to 2018 as PS5 Launch Is Targeted for Early 2027

Santa Monica says the Faye‑led expansion was long planned and will deepen the reboot’s story while keeping the series focused on PlayStation hardware.

Overview

  • Deborah Ann Woll said Monday that Cory Barlog first pitched the Laufey concept to her in 2018 and that concept art featuring Faye and the cube character Phranque existed then.
  • Developers present Laufey as an expansion that runs concurrently with the 2018 God of War story rather than a standalone prequel, promising to answer or enlarge plot threads from the reboot and Ragnarök.
  • Multiple industry reporters and leakers have placed God of War: Laufey’s release target in early 2027, with some sources suggesting a February–March window though no date is confirmed by Sony.
  • Santa Monica and reporting indicate Laufey will be developed as a PlayStation 5 exclusive, reflecting Sony’s recent shift away from routine PC ports for single‑player titles.
  • The studio frames Laufey as a new narrative direction for the franchise while assuring fans that Kratos‑focused projects and other long‑range plans for the series remain in development.