God of War Laufey
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Is God of War Laufey a Prequel?

A clear answer to whether God of War Laufey is a prequel, sequel, spin-off, or continuation.

Official story explainer

Short answer

God of War Laufey is not best understood as a simple prequel. Official coverage presents it as the next mainline God of War entry, and reporting on Cory Barlog's post-reveal comments describes the game as a continuation of the timeline rather than a detached earlier story.

Why the question exists

Laufey dies before the playable journey of God of War 2018 begins, so many fans naturally assumed a Laufey-led game would take place before that story.

The reveal complicates that assumption. God of War Laufey begins after Laufey's funeral and follows what happens when she awakens in the Everywhen.

What is confirmed

  • God of War Laufey is a new mainline entry.
  • Laufey wakes after her funeral.
  • The story takes place in the Everywhen, the afterlife of the gods.
  • The game connects to plans Laufey made to protect Kratos and Atreus.
  • The game is coming to PlayStation 5.

Plain-English version

The clearest way to put it is:

God of War Laufey is a continuation connected to the modern God of War timeline, centered on Laufey after her funeral.

Avoid claiming that it is only a prequel unless future official material changes the framing.

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Is God of War Laufey a Prequel?