Sony has revealed God of War Laufey as the showstopper of its June 2026 State of Play, confirming that Faye (Laufey) — Kratos' "dead" wife — takes the lead as the main playable character. The game was showcased with an extensive gameplay trailer, though no release window was announced. It will be a PS5 exclusive.
Death was supposed to be the end, but for Laufey, a new adventure is just beginning. Awakening unexpectedly in a strange land after her death, Faye discovers the plans she put in place to protect Kratos and Atreus in her absence are now at risk.
"To save the ones she loves, Faye must fight through the afterlife of the gods — the Everywhen — where ruthless gods from across mythology vie for power in a land overflowing with dangerous magic. Harness Faye's speed, control, and relentlessness to overwhelm even the fiercest of foes with decisive, deadly precision." — Santa Monica Studio
Game Details
God of War Laufey is the next mainline entry in the God of War franchise, developed by Sony Santa Monica Studio. The game shifts perspective to Faye, a character first introduced in God of War (2018) through story and environmental storytelling. The setting — the Everywhen — is a surreal afterlife realm where gods from multiple mythologies collide.
Gameplay appears faster and more acrobatic than Kratos' deliberate combat style, emphasizing Faye's speed, control, and relentlessness. The trailer showed fluid movement, dual-wielding combat, and traversal across fantastical environments.
PC Release Unlikely
Unlike the last three God of War titles (God of War 2018, God of War Ragnarok, and God of War Valhalla) which all received PC ports, God of War Laufey is unlikely to come to PC in the foreseeable future. PC Gamer reports that Sony has been backing away from PC releases for its flagship single-player exclusives, with internal communications signaling a strategy shift to reinforce PlayStation as the destination for narrative-driven blockbusters.
Sony will continue releasing its multiplayer titles on PC — following the success of Helldivers 2 — but its prestige single-player catalog is increasingly staying console-exclusive.
Community Reception
Early sentiment across social media is overwhelmingly positive, with fans intrigued by the Faye-centric narrative shift. The reveal generated 63 comments on IGN within hours, spanning excitement over the creative direction and some disappointment regarding the PS5 exclusivity. On PC-focused forums, the exclusivity announcement was met with predictable frustration, though many acknowledged the logic behind Sony's strategy pivot.
The decision to center the game on a previously supporting character echoes other successful narrative risks in gaming, though some fans remain cautious about playing as Faye without Kratos' iconic Leviathan Axe and combat style.
What's Next
No release date has been announced for God of War Laufey. Speculation suggests Sony will avoid launching it against Grand Theft Auto 6 (due later this year on consoles), potentially targeting a 2027 release window. IGN has published an exclusive developer interview with Santa Monica Studio discussing the game's creative vision, Kratos' absence, and Faye's journey.