What is God of War Laufey?

The next God of War — and you don't play as Kratos

God of War Laufey is the new mainline entry from SIE Santa Monica Studio, revealed at State of Play on June 2, 2026. For the first time you play as Faye — her true name, Laufey — Kratos' wife, who awakens in the Everywhen, the afterlife of the gods, immediately after her funeral pyre in 2018's God of War.

It is not a prequel and not a spin-off — Cory Barlog calls it "a continuation of the timeline." This wiki splits every detail into Confirmed and Rumored so you always know what's official. Read the full story breakdown →

Reveal-Day Summary

Confirmed vs. Rumored

✓ Confirmed

  • PS5-exclusive mainline entry; in development at Santa Monica Studio.
  • You play as Faye (Laufey), not Kratos — Deborah Ann Woll returns.
  • Set in the Everywhen, the afterlife of the gods, across mixed mythologies.
  • New combat: magical sword, aerial mobility, soul-separation via the Golden Hand.

? Rumored / Unconfirmed

  • Release window — press guesses 2027; Schreier says "not 2028" (not official).
  • PC version — not announced.
  • Full pantheon roster beyond Sekhmet & Begtse.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is God of War Laufey a prequel?
No — Cory Barlog calls it a continuation of the timeline that begins at Faye's 2018 funeral. Read more →
Do you play as Kratos?
No. You play as Faye (Laufey), Kratos' wife. Read more →
Is this the rumored Egyptian God of War game?
The Egyptian theology is folded into the Everywhen's multi-mythology mix, alongside Norse and Tibetan-Buddhist gods. Read more →
When does God of War Laufey come out?
No date yet — PS5-exclusive, "in development." Press rumors point to 2027. Read more →
What is Phranque?
A talking cosmic cube voiced by Jack Quaid — the breakout star of the reveal. Read more →