Santa Monica Studio delays God of War Laufey to May 20, 2027
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The gist
Santa Monica Studio pushed God of War Laufey from February 16, 2027 to May 20, 2027.
The first mainline God of War led by Faye instead of Kratos gets three more months of polish.
Background
God of War Laufey is a PlayStation game from Santa Monica Studio, the developer behind the God of War series. It stars Faye (also called Laufey), Kratos' wife and Atreus' mother, voiced by Deborah Ann Woll, and is the first mainline entry in the franchise without Kratos as the playable lead; Christopher Judge's Kratos returns in a supporting role. The game was revealed at PlayStation's State of Play in June 2026 and takes place simultaneously with God of War (2018) and God of War Ragnarok. It has drawn criticism since the reveal, mostly aimed at Faye replacing Kratos as protagonist.
How it unfolded
- Jun 2, 2026God of War Laufey was revealed at PlayStation's State of Play showcase, starring Faye (Laufey) in the Everywhen.
- Jul 2026The original February 16, 2027 release date was announced at San Diego Comic-Con.
- Sep 29, 2026Pre-orders opened.
- Oct 2026A $149.99 Collector Box featuring an illuminated Faye statue became available through PlayStation Direct.
- Nov 4, 2026Santa Monica Studio announced on X that the game is delayed from February 16, 2027 to May 20, 2027, a little over three months later.
Key terms
- mainline
- Belonging to the core, official series of a franchise, as opposed to spin-offs.
- State of Play
- A series of Sony video broadcasts showcasing upcoming PlayStation games, hardware, and updates.
Source: Wikipedia
Who’s saying what
- Official
- Santa Monica Studio said it is using the extra time for finishing touches to push the game to its fullest potential and thanked fans for their patience.
- Analysts
- Complex noted some observers suggested the new window could give more distance from other major releases including Grand Theft Auto VI, though the developer hasn't confirmed any scheduling considerations beyond improving the game.
Still unverified
Whether polish is the whole story behind the delay is unclear; the developer hasn't confirmed any scheduling considerations beyond improving the game, and observers' suggestions about avoiding other major releases remain unconfirmed.