Short answer
Laufey is Kratos' wife, Atreus' mother, a Jotnar warrior, and the lead character of God of War Laufey. The new game follows her after her funeral, when she awakens in the Everywhen and discovers that the plans she made for Kratos and Atreus are in danger.
Basic facts
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Laufey |
| Also known as | Faye |
| Role | Lead character of God of War Laufey |
| Family | Wife of Kratos, mother of Atreus |
| Actor | Deborah Ann Woll |
| Known title | Golden Hand of the Jotnar |
| Official status | Confirmed by PlayStation Blog and Santa Monica Studio |
Confirmed story role
God of War Laufey moves Laufey from legacy figure to playable lead. In God of War 2018 and God of War Ragnarok, her choices shape the journey of Kratos and Atreus even though she is mostly absent. The new game explores what happens to her after death and places her directly inside the mystery of the Everywhen.
The official setup says Laufey wakes after her funeral in a strange afterlife for gods. Her goal is not abstract power or revenge. She needs to protect the people she loves, because the plans she set in motion are now at risk.
Warrior identity
Laufey is not being introduced as a passive figure. Official material describes her as a legendary warrior and a protector of the Giants. Her combat identity is built around speed, control, aerial movement, and soul-related powers.
Her title, Golden Hand of the Jotnar, matters because the official reveal connects it to her ability to manipulate souls. In the Everywhen, those abilities become stronger because the realm is tied to ancient magic.
Old-story legacy that still matters
Players coming from the older Norse games already know that Faye shaped the family story long before this new game made her playable. The Wildwoods home, the marked trees that begin the 2018 journey, and the ashes route to Jotunheim all exist because of her final plan.
Old-series background also ties the Leviathan Axe directly to Laufey before it becomes Kratos' signature weapon. That matters because it turns one of the most recognizable God of War weapons into part of Faye's story as well, not only Kratos'. Community background around the Norse era also treats the Guardian Shield as another personal legacy link from Faye to Kratos.
Why fans care
Laufey is one of the most important unseen forces in the modern God of War story. She connects the family drama, Jotnar prophecy, the Leviathan Axe, the Wildwoods, Kratos' transformation, and Atreus' identity. A game centered on her can answer old questions while opening new ones.
Related pages
Sources
- PlayStation Blog: First look at God of War Laufey
- PlayStation Blog: Story details you need to know before playing God of War Ragnarok
- God of War Wiki: Laufey
- God of War Wiki: Leviathan Axe