Sony unveils PS5 exclusive God of War Laufey starring Faye

Sony Santa Monica has announced the next entry in the God of War franchise, a PlayStation 5 exclusive titled God of War Laufey. The game was revealed during a PlayStation State of Play presentation with an extended 20-minute gameplay trailer. For the first time in the series, the protagonist will not be Kratos but his deceased wife, Faye, also known as Laufey the Just.

The story begins immediately after Faye’s funeral, depicted in 2018’s God of War. Awakening in a strange afterlife realm called the Everywhen, Faye discovers that the protective measures she established for her husband, Kratos, and their son, Atreus, are now in jeopardy. To save her family, she must fight her way through this new domain. The Everywhen is described as a convergence point for gods and magic from various mythologies, where deities ruthlessly vie for power.

Deborah Ann Woll reprises her role as Faye from previous games. She is joined by new companions voiced by Jack Quaid and Perlina Lau. Quaid plays Phranque, a sentient gelatinous cube, while Lau voices Rue, the enchanted guardian of a powerful sword that aids Faye. The gameplay trailer showed Faye being captured shortly after her arrival by hostile...