Last updated: 2026-06-03
God of War Laufey was revealed on June 2, 2026, and fans immediately had a lot of questions — partly because even the press disagreed on what kind of game it is. Here are clear, source-backed answers to the things people are searching for most. Each answer links to the page that covers it in full.
Frequently asked questions
Is God of War Laufey a prequel? No. Despite the rumors, Santa Monica Studio’s Cory Barlog was direct: “This is not a prequel. This is a continuation of the timeline right at the beginning of God of War 2018.” The game actually starts the moment Faye’s body is burned on the funeral pyre at the start of 2018’s God of War — it’s “what happened to Faye after that funeral.” Read the full story breakdown →
Is it a spin-off? No. It’s confirmed as “not a spin-off but a mainline series entry” in the God of War franchise. More on the story and timeline →
Do you play as Kratos? No. You play as Faye, also known as Laufey — Kratos’ wife, Atreus’ mother, and a legendary Jötunn warrior. As game director Ariel Lawrence put it, “We’ll always tell stories about Kratos, but… it was just a chance to talk about somebody who was so pivotal to the beginning.” Meet Faye (Laufey) →
Who is Faye, and why is she also called Laufey? Faye is Laufey. “Laufey” is her true name, tied to her frost-giant (Jötunn) heritage; “Faye” was the alias she used while her family hid from the gods. She’s also known as Laufey the Just and the Golden Hand of the Jötnar, forged the Leviathan Axe, has the power of foresight, and once fought Thor. She’s voiced by Deborah Ann Woll. Full character guide →
What is the Everywhen? The Everywhen is the afterlife of the gods — “the birthplace and endpoint to which all magic returns, a transcendent realm above those we’ve come to know.” It’s where “gods and creatures from different mythologies come together,” and where Faye must fight to escape. It exists as the answer to the question Odin obsessed over before Ragnarök: what happens to gods when they die? What is the Everywhen, explained →
What is the cube? Who is Phranque? Phranque (pronounced “Frank”) is “a curious cosmic cube with an earnest disposition” — a talking, gelatinous cube who becomes Faye’s ally, helps her escape captivity, and even doubles as a combat trampoline. He’s voiced by Jack Quaid (The Boys), and he was the breakout star of the reveal. Meet Phranque →
Is this the rumored Egyptian God of War game? Sort of. The long-rumored Egyptian God of War “was real after all, but God of War Laufey has a lot of other theology in the mix too.” Instead of a standalone Egyptian game, that material is folded into the Everywhen, where Egyptian, Norse and Tibetan-Buddhist gods all appear — including the Egyptian war goddess Sekhmet. Mythology & gods →
Which gods are in God of War Laufey? So far, two hostile gods are confirmed: Sekhmet, the Egyptian war goddess, and Begtse, the Tibetan-Buddhist (originally Mongolian) war god who acts as an “afterlife bouncer” for Sekhmet. They appear to be working together. Full mythology breakdown →
How does Faye fight — does she use the Blades or the Axe? Neither. Faye wields a massive magical sword (guarded by an enchanted ribbon named Rue) and uses soul-separation powers via her Golden Hand to tear an enemy’s soul from its body. Her style is fast and mobile, flowing between ground and aerial combat — and the game even brings back a jump button and aerial combat for the first time in 13 years. Combat & mechanics →
When does God of War Laufey come out? There’s no release date. It was marked “in development” / “Coming Soon” with no window. The “2027” you may have seen is a press estimate based on Jason Schreier saying it “isn’t years away” and “definitely not” 2028 — not an official date. Release date details →
What platforms is it on? PlayStation 5, exclusively. No PC version has been announced, and there are no pre-orders yet — only wishlisting. Release, platforms & price →
Sources
- GamesRadar — Cory Barlog: “This is not a prequel… a continuation of the timeline.”
- IGN — “Inside God of War Laufey” (Faye/Laufey identity, abilities, Ariel Lawrence).
- PlayStation Blog — “First look at God of War Laufey” (Everywhen, Phranque, Rue, soul magic).
- Game Informer — State of Play coverage (Phranque, combat).
- GamesRadar / Gfinity Esports — Egyptian rumor, Sekhmet and Begtse.
- ComicBook / Game8 — release status, PS5 exclusivity, Schreier comments.