Last updated: 2026-06-03
Yes, the new God of War has a talking cube, and yes, his name is Phranque — pronounced “Frank.” He’s voiced by Jack Quaid, he’s basically a big blue block of Jell-O with feelings, and he stole the entire State of Play reveal. GameSpot literally ran the headline “God Of War’s Cube Was The Star Of State Of Play.”
If you only remember one thing: Phranque is the cosmic cube companion, he bounces Faye into the air like a trampoline, and the internet is already obsessed with him.
Quick facts
What is Phranque?
The official PlayStation Blog puts it plainly: “Phranque, played by Jack Quaid, is a curious cosmic cube with an earnest disposition. He will do whatever it takes to protect his friends and the creatures of the Everywhen.”
In plain terms, he’s a large, talking, gelatinous cube — press described him as a “jelly cube” and even “a blue block of Jell-O.” He’s translucent blue-teal, he talks, and he has a clear personality: earnest, curious, and fiercely loyal. The game is leaning hard into comedy, and Phranque is a big part of that, in a “big, boxy way.”
How Faye meets him
Faye doesn’t pick Phranque off a shelf — she meets him at her lowest point. Early in the demo, she’s taken prisoner and thrown into captivity. Her unlikely way out is this talking cube, who happens to have a sword stuck inside him. Phranque helps her escape, and the two stick together from there. As Game Informer described it, the cube “aids Faye in her quest to return home.”
That sword detail matters: it ties Phranque to the weapon thread that runs through the whole game (the blade guarded by Rue’s enchanted ribbon).
Combat role — the trampoline
This is the part that broke the internet. In a fight, Phranque does two things:
- He rams into enemies. He throws his boxy body at foes — offense and crowd-poking rolled into one.
- He’s a trampoline. Faye bounces off the cube to launch into the air and chain into her aerial combos. ResetEra’s reaction summed up the hype: “Combat looks sick, the way she uses the cube as a trampoline was actually amazing.”
So Phranque isn’t just comic relief standing in the back. He’s woven into Faye’s high-mobility, ground-to-air fighting style. Want the full picture of how that loop works with the sword and Rue’s ribbons? That’s on the combat page.
Who plays Phranque? Jack Quaid
Phranque is voiced by Jack Quaid, best known as Hughie Campbell in The Boys — he just wrapped his five-season run — plus Oppenheimer, Novocaine, and Boimler in Star Trek: Lower Decks. GameSpot’s take captured the vibe: “The Boys Star Jack Quaid’s Next Role Is Utterly Baffling, But We’re Here For It.”
The fandom ran with the Quaid connection immediately — the ResetEra reveal thread was titled “Getting Phranque with Boimler,” a nod to his Lower Decks role.
Why everyone’s talking about a cube
Phranque went from “wait, what is that” to fan-favorite in about an hour. A quick tour of the reaction:
- GameSpot: “God Of War’s Cube Was The Star Of State Of Play.”
- Kotaku: “The Internet Reacts To Phranque, The New God Of War’s Talking Cube.”
- GamesRadar: “God of War Laufey fans can’t decide if they want to kill Phranque the gelatinous cube” — noting fans are “deathly serious about the cube.”
- Aftermath: simply, “I Love Da Cube.”
Even the people calling the name “objectively stupid” admit they’re charmed. That’s the whole point — Phranque is the meme that’s pulling people into a game starring a character who isn’t Kratos.
FAQ
- How do you pronounce Phranque?
- Phranque is pronounced "Frank." The odd spelling is just a stylization of the name.
- What is Phranque in God of War Laufey?
- Phranque is a talking cosmic cube — a large, gelatinous blue cube companion — who helps Faye fight and explore the Everywhen.
- Who voices Phranque?
- Jack Quaid voices Phranque. He's known for The Boys, Oppenheimer, Novocaine, and Star Trek: Lower Decks.
- What does Phranque do in combat?
- Phranque rams into enemies and acts as a trampoline — Faye bounces off the cube to launch into her aerial attacks.
- Is Phranque a real companion or just a cutscene character?
- Phranque is a real companion. Per the PlayStation Blog, he assists Faye in combat and exploration across the worlds of the Everywhen.
Related pages
Sources
- PlayStation Blog — "First look at God of War Laufey" (Grace Orlady, Santa Monica Studio): blog.playstation.com/2026/06/02/first-look-at-god-of-war-laufey/
- GameSpot — "God of War's Cube Was the Star of State of Play": gamespot.com/articles/god-of-wars-cube-was-the-star-of-state-of-play/
- GameSpot — "The Boys Star Jack Quaid's Next Role Is Utterly Baffling…": gamespot.com
- Kotaku — "The Internet Reacts To Phranque…": kotaku.com/new-god-of-war-talking-cube-phranque-laufey-faye-2000701723
- GamesRadar — "Fans can't decide if they want to kill Phranque the gelatinous cube": gamesradar.com/games/god-of-war/
- Game Informer — State of Play coverage (2026-06-02): gameinformer.com
- Aftermath — "I Love Da Cube": aftermath.site/god-of-war-laufey-cube-ps5/
- IGN — God of War Laufey reveal coverage: ign.com/articles/godofwarlaufeyreveal