Santa Monica Studio has confirmed that the upcoming God of War Laufey will serve as a direct narrative lead-in to the next mainline entry featuring Kratos. Speaking at a San Diego Comic-Con panel, studio head of creative Cory Barlog explained that the team is using the new title to both continue the series' history and establish the foundation for future installments.
Quick Facts
- Game: God of War Laufey
- Release Date: February 16, 2027
- Platform: PlayStation 5
- PC Release: Not planned; Sony is shifting focus away from PC ports for non-live-service titles.
"Everything we are doing in the Faye game is a continuation of what came before and to set up and expand what comes next," Barlog stated. He noted that while God of War Laufey introduces a different protagonist, it remains integral to the larger narrative tapestry the studio is building, ensuring that Kratos games will continue to be a part of the franchise's future.
The project, which was officially revealed during a record-breaking State of Play earlier this year, has been in development in various forms for nearly a decade, with the core concept dating back to the 2018 reboot. Despite the public discussion surrounding the shift in protagonist to Faye, actress Deborah Ann Woll stated she is "totally unbothered" by the initial backlash, citing her confidence in the quality of the upcoming title.
While the studio continues to expand its world-building efforts, Sony has clarified its stance on platform availability. There are no plans to bring God of War Laufey to PC, as the company has moved away from releasing its single-player titles on the platform.