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God of War Laufey slips three months to May 20, 2027
Santa Monica Studio has moved its PS5 exclusive out of a crowded early-2027 slate, and the new date changes what Sony's spring looks like.
A three-month slip
Santa Monica Studio has delayed God of War Laufey by three months, which matters to anyone who planned to play it on PlayStation 5 this winter. [1][2] The game was originally supposed to arrive on February 16, and its new release date is May 20, 2027. [1]
The original date was for PlayStation 5, and the game is a PS5 exclusive. [3][2]
What the studio said
The delay was announced in a social media post, a statement that Sony Santa Monica published on X. [1][2] The studio said it will use the extra time to push the game to its fullest potential. [1] It also said it will put in the finishing touches during that period before release. [4]
The studio added that it has been grateful for the excitement around the game since its June reveal. [1] It said it does not take for granted the trust placed in it by fans. [1]
Who Faye is and where the game sits
Laufey stars Faye, whose death just before the opening of God of War (2018) kickstarts the story of that game. [1] Faye was first introduced in that game, which begins with her funeral, and players first met her in 2022's God of War Ragnarök, where Deborah Ann Woll first portrayed her. [2]
In Laufey, Faye reawakens in the afterlife and undertakes her own adventure. [1] That adventure runs parallel with the exploits of Kratos and Atreus in God of War and God of War Ragnarök. [1] The game takes place in the Everywhen, an afterlife for the gods, where Faye tries to help Kratos and Atreus from beyond the grave. [2] It runs concurrently with the 2018 soft reboot and its sequel. [2]
Cast and combat
Woll stars in the titular role of Laufey as Faye. [2] Jack Quaid voices Phranque (a talking cube), Perlina Lau plays Rue, and Christopher Judge returns as Kratos. [2]
Faye's combat is more acrobatic and evokes Devil May Cry. [2] A 23-minute gameplay reveal showed a game that plays differently from recent God of War games, with more focus on acrobatic action. [3] The game was officially unveiled during the June State of Play showcase after months of rumors and speculation. [4]
Why the new date helps Sony's calendar
The delay gives the game room away from a busy slate of releases at the beginning of next year. [1] One of those releases is Sony's Until Dawn 2, which is out on January 28, 2027. [1]
The move also ensures Sony will have at least one first-party game out in the spring quarter of 2027. [1]
What it means for you
If you planned to play Laufey on PS5 in February, the date to note is now May 20, 2027. [1][2] The studio said the extra time goes toward reaching the game's fullest potential and adding finishing touches. [1][4]
If you want something from Sony earlier in the year, Until Dawn 2 is out on January 28, 2027. [1] Santa Monica Studio has also confirmed that another Kratos-led game is in development and will directly tie into the events of Laufey. [4]
Outside games, Amazon is developing a live-action adaptation of the 2018 soft reboot, with Dave Bautista set to star as Kratos. [2]
Sources
- God Of War Laufey Is Delayed Until May 20 — Engadget
- God of War Laufey Hit With Big Delay — Polygon
- God of War Laufey delayed until May — The Verge
- God Of War Laufey Hit With Three-Month Delay — Kotaku
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