God of War Laufey delayed to May 2027

God of War Laufey delayed three months to May 2027

Santa Monica Studio pushed God of War Laufey from February 16 to May 20, 2027, giving the PlayStation 5 exclusive three months of additional development time. The studio said the delay will allow it to put in finishing touches and push the game to its fullest potential. The move also clears a crowded early-year release schedule.

By Cham Published Nov 5, 2026, 6:56 PM IST1:26 PM UTC 2 min read

The short version

God of War Laufey moves from February 16 to May 20, 2027, a three-month delay announced via social media.

Players control Faye, Kratos's late Frost Giant wife, as she awakens and battles through the Everywhen, the afterlife of the gods.

The story runs parallel to events in both God of War (2018) and God of War Ragnarök.

Santa Monica Studio said the delay will allow finishing touches and push the game to its fullest potential.

The May release gives Sony a first-party game in spring 2027 and clears the crowded January-March slate.

Why it matters: The delay positions Sony's PlayStation 5 exclusive in a quieter spring window, away from competing launches at the start of 2027.

Santa Monica Studio delayed God of War Laufey to May 20, 2027 from February 16, giving the PlayStation 5 exclusive three months of extra development time.

In a social media post, Santa Monica Studio said the schedule had changed so the team could make final improvements and bring the game closer to its full potential.

The May release moves the game into a quieter spring window, away from a packed early-year slate, while Sony's own Until Dawn 2 launches on January 28. The delay means Sony will have a first-party release during the spring quarter of 2027.

The game

Faye takes centre stage

Players control Faye, a new playable protagonist who is the legendary Frost Giant warrior and Kratos' late wife. God of War Laufey is a PlayStation 5 exclusive officially revealed in June during PlayStation's State of Play, with a 20-minute gameplay presentation, the studio said.

Shortly before the events of the 2018 God of War story, Faye dies, setting the modern saga in motion. In Laufey, she returns to consciousness after dying and faces a journey through the gods' afterlife, known as the Everywhen.

Actress Deborah Ann Woll provides Faye's voice and motion capture. The game will include a character described as a talking jelly cube.

Community reaction

Addressing the shift

Fans reacted in different ways to the game's reveal, and some criticised the absence of Kratos as the playable lead. Santa Monica Studio game director Ariel Lawrence said she understands the scepticism.

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Deborah Ann Wollactress

In July, Santa Monica Studio's Cory Barlog said a subsequent God of War game starring Kratos would follow God of War Laufey and tie into its story. Santa Monica Studio has also said that God of War Laufey will be available on disc.

Expansion

The broader God of War universe

Former wrestler and Hollywood star Dave Bautista will play Kratos in a TV series drawn from the games, which is in production. The studio thanked the community for its excitement for Faye's journey through the Everywhen and promised to share more updates soon.

Frequently asked questions

Why was God of War Laufey delayed?

Santa Monica Studio said the extra time will allow it to put in finishing touches and push the game to its fullest potential.

When is God of War Laufey now coming out?

God of War Laufey will launch on May 20, 2027. The game was originally scheduled for February 16, 2027.

Who do you play as in God of War Laufey?

Players control Faye, the legendary Frost Giant warrior and the late wife of Kratos. Faye mysteriously awakens after her death and must fight through the Everywhen, the afterlife of the gods.