God of War Laufey Set for Release on February 16, 2027
WHO:
IGN - The God of War Laufey panel at San Diego Comic-Con 2026 featured game director Ariel Lawrence and head of creative Cory Barlog, along with cast members Deborah Ann Woll (Laufey), Chris Judge (Kratos), Jack Quaid (Phranque), and Perlina Lau (Rue).
IGN - Cory Barlog, head of creative at Santa Monica Studio, announced the next Kratos-led God of War game will connect directly to the story of God of War: Laufey.
Collider - The game is developed by Santa Monica Studio and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment.
WHAT:
Screen Rant - God of War 6 has officially been confirmed at San Diego Comic Con.
Forbes - The next God of War game featuring Kratos will connect directly to the events of God of War: Laufey.
Collider - God of War: Laufey will launch for PlayStation 5 on February 16, 2027, as confirmed by publisher Sony Interactive Entertainment and developer Santa Monica Studio.
Forbes - God of War: Laufey is set to release one week ahead of Fable, which is scheduled for February 23, 2027.
IGN - A new God of War game starring Kratos has been announced, which will connect to the story of God of War: Laufey and is set to be released after Laufey.
IGN - Barlog stated that "everything we are doing in the Faye game is a continuation of what came before and to set up and expand what comes next."
Gematsu - God of War: Laufey will launch for PlayStation 5.
Gematsu - The game features a new adventure for Laufey (Faye), who is the warrior and wife of Kratos.
Gematsu - Faye awakens in a strange land after her death and must fight through the afterlife of the gods, known as the Everywhen.
WHERE:
Gematsu - The game takes place in the Everywhen, a land filled with dangerous magic and ruthless gods from various mythologies.
WHEN:
Gematsu - God of War: Laufey is set to be released on February 16, 2027.
WHY:
Gematsu - Faye's motivation is to protect Kratos and Atreus, as her plans to safeguard them are now at risk.
HOW:
IGN - Cory Barlog stated, "Faye is, while it's a different thing, it's still part of the larger tapestry of what we truly really want to explore, all of these different characters in there."
IGN - Cory Barlog stated, "Everything in the game is setting up for something so amazing," regarding the expansion of the game's world and character development.
IGN - During the panel, Barlog expressed a desire to see an "extension and expansion of the world" in God of War: Laufey, stating, "Everything we are doing in the Faye game is a continuation of what came before and to set up and expand what comes next."
IGN - A 20-minute gameplay segment of God of War: Laufey was aired during June's PlayStation State of Play showcase, featuring Kratos and Atreus burning Faye's body.
Gematsu - Players will harness Faye’s speed, control, and relentlessness to defeat foes with precision.
(UPDATED July 25, 2026 20:17 UTC)
God of War 6 has officially been confirmed at San Diego Comic Con, much to the excitement of fans. The upcoming game will feature Kratos and will connect directly to the events of God of War: Laufey. In discussing the new installment, Cory Barlog emphasized that while Faye is a different aspect, it remains part of the larger tapestry the team wants to explore with various characters.
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(UPDATED July 25, 2026 16:18 UTC)
The highly anticipated game, God of War: Laufey, is officially launching for PlayStation 5 on February 16, 2027, as confirmed by Sony Interactive Entertainment and Santa Monica Studio. This release is just one week ahead of Fable, which is set to debut on February 23, 2027. Cory Barlog has expressed excitement about the game, stating, "Everything in the game is setting up for something so amazing," hinting at an expansive world and rich character development.
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(UPDATED July 25, 2026 13:22 UTC)
At San Diego Comic-Con 2026, a panel for the upcoming game God of War: Laufey featured game director Ariel Lawrence and creative head Cory Barlog, along with cast members including Deborah Ann Woll and Chris Judge. During the discussion, it was revealed that a new God of War game starring Kratos has been announced, which will connect to the story of Laufey and is set to be released after it. Barlog emphasized the aim to expand the game's universe, stating that everything in the Faye game is a continuation of previous narratives and sets the stage for future developments.
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(UPDATED July 25, 2026 07:40 UTC)
Cory Barlog, the head of creative at Santa Monica Studio, has announced that the next God of War game featuring Kratos will directly connect to the story of God of War: Laufey. Barlog emphasized that the upcoming game will continue the narrative established in previous installments while also expanding on what lies ahead. A 20-minute gameplay segment showcasing Kratos and Atreus burning Faye's body was aired during June's PlayStation State of Play showcase, giving fans a glimpse of what to expect.
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(UPDATED July 25, 2026 05:52 UTC)
A new game titled God of War: Laufey is set to launch for PlayStation 5 on February 16, 2027, developed by Santa Monica Studio and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment. In this adventure, players will follow Faye, the warrior and wife of Kratos, as she awakens in a perilous afterlife known as the Everywhen, filled with dangerous magic and ruthless gods from various mythologies. Faye's journey is driven by her desire to protect Kratos and Atreus, and players will utilize her speed, control, and relentlessness to defeat foes with precision.