Santa Monica Studio Confirms Kratos Sequel After Laufey

At San Diego Comic-Con 2026, Santa Monica Studio confirmed the next mainline God of War game will feature Kratos and will directly follow the narrative of the upcoming God of War Laufey. The studio's head of creative, Cory Barlog, made the announcement during a panel, framing the new project as a continuation that will expand upon the story established in the Faye-led title.

Barlog stated that everything the development team is doing in God of War Laufey is designed to set up and expand what comes next. He described the Faye-centric game not as a departure but as another thread in the larger tapestry of the franchise, intended to explore different characters within its world. However, he emphasized that Kratos will always remain a cornerstone, assuring fans there will continue to be games starring the iconic protagonist throughout the series' history. This sentiment was echoed by other developers at the panel and in official studio communications, which promised many more stories featuring Kratos.

God of War Laufey itself was formally announced at the event with a release date of February 16, 2027. The game will feature Faye, the late wife of Kratos, as its protagonist, an idea...