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.