God of War Laufey
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Announcement Recap

A concise recap of the official God of War Laufey reveal and the key facts confirmed so far.

Updated September 12, 2026

Short answer

God of War Laufey was officially revealed by PlayStation and Santa Monica Studio on June 2, 2026. The reveal confirmed a Laufey-led mainline God of War game for PlayStation 5, centered on her journey through the Everywhen after her funeral.

Key confirmed facts

  • The game is titled God of War Laufey.
  • It is described as the next mainline entry in the God of War series.
  • Laufey is the lead character.
  • The story begins after Laufey's funeral.
  • The Everywhen is the afterlife of the gods.
  • Deborah Ann Woll returns as Laufey.
  • Phranque is played by Jack Quaid.
  • Rue is played by Perlina Lau.
  • Sekhmet and Begtse appear as gods Laufey encounters.
  • The game is coming to PlayStation 5.
  • The game releases on February 16, 2027.
  • The PlayStation Store wishlist page is live.

Why the reveal matters

The announcement changes Laufey from a mostly off-screen legacy figure into the center of a playable God of War story. It also expands the mythology of the series beyond the familiar Nine Realms by introducing a space where gods from different mythologies can collide.

Open questions

  • What editions and pre-order bonuses will be offered?
  • Will Kratos or Atreus appear directly?
  • How much of the story runs alongside God of War 2018 and Ragnarok?
  • How many mythologies will appear in the Everywhen?
  • Will the game stay PS5-only permanently?

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Announcement Recap