God of War Laufey slated for Feb 16 2027 on PS5

Sony Santa Monica Studio has announced that its upcoming action game, "God of War Laufey," will launch exclusively for PlayStation 5 on February 16, 2027. The release date was confirmed by studio creative head Cory Barlog during a panel at San Diego Comic-Con on July 25, 2026. In a significant surprise, Barlog also revealed that a separate, direct sequel starring Kratos is already in development and will connect narratively to the events of "Laufey."

The new title represents a major shift for the long-running series, as it is the first to feature Faye, also known as Laufey, the late wife of Kratos, as the sole protagonist. The story begins immediately after the conclusion of 2018's "God of War," with Faye awakening in a mysterious afterlife realm called the Everywhere following her funeral rites. Players will guide her through this multi-mythological landscape, where gods from various pantheons compete for power, as she discovers her plans to protect her husband and son, Atreus, are unraveling.

Gameplay will depart from the heavy, deliberate style of Kratos, instead emphasizing Faye's speed, agility, and precision in combat. A 20-minute gameplay segment shown earlier in June...