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God of War Laufey Delayed Until May 2027

The highly anticipated game, featuring Faye as the protagonist, has seen its release date pushed back by three months.

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In a surprising turn of events, the eagerly awaited video game 'God of War Laufey' has experienced a notable delay, shifting its release date from February 16, 2027, to May 20, 2027. This change marks a significant adjustment for fans who were looking forward to the game's earlier debut.

The game, which centers around Faye, the wife of iconic character Kratos, will now see players take on her journey rather than Kratos himself. Deborah Ann Woll lends her voice to Faye, adding another layer of depth to the narrative. This shift in focus from the legendary warrior to his wife promises a fresh perspective on the beloved franchise.

Santa Monica Studio, the renowned developer behind the 'God of War' series, continues to work on 'Laufey'. Additionally, the studio is developing another Kratos-led game that intertwines with the story of 'Laufey', creating a rich tapestry of interconnected narratives for players to explore.

Jack Quaid, best known for his role in 'The Boys', also joins the cast of 'God of War Laufey', voicing a character named Phranque. His addition to the roster brings a familiar face to the world of Norse mythology, further enhancing the game's appeal.

The delay of approximately three months does not seem to have dampened the enthusiasm of fans, who remain excited about the upcoming release and the promise of new adventures in the 'God of War' universe.

What We Know

  • God of War Laufey's release date has been changed from February 16, 2027, to May 20, 2027. 1234
  • Faye, Kratos' wife, is the main character in God of War Laufey. 1234
  • Deborah Ann Woll voices Faye in the game. 13
  • Another Kratos-led game is in development and ties into the events of Laufey. 34
  • The game is developed by Santa Monica Studio. 124
  • The delay between the original and new release dates is approximately three months. 34
  • Jack Quaid voices a character named Phranque in 'God of War Laufey'. 3

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Trust Score report

74%
Likely accurate
Probability of truth, weighted across 9 claims from 4 outlets. Each claim is scored by how many independent, reliable newsrooms support or contradict it. Method
  • likely
    God of War Laufey's release date has been changed from February 16, 2027, to May 20, 2027.
    84% · supported by 4
  • likely
    Faye, Kratos' wife, is the main character in God of War Laufey.
    84% · supported by 4
  • likely
    Deborah Ann Woll voices Faye in the game.
    84% · supported by 2
  • likely
    Another Kratos-led game is in development and ties into the events of Laufey.
    82% · supported by 2
  • likely
    The game is developed by Santa Monica Studio.
    71% · supported by 3
  • unverified
    The game features a different style of gameplay compared to previous God of War titles, focusing more on acrobatic actions.
    53% · supported by 1, contradicted by 1
  • unverified
    'God of War Laufey' is a third-person action game featuring skill-based combat.
    47% · supported by 1, contradicted by 1
  • likely
    The delay between the original and new release dates is approximately three months.
    82% · supported by 2
  • likely
    Jack Quaid, known from 'The Boys', voices a character named Phranque in 'God of War Laufey'.
    68% · supported by 1

Sources & references

  1. The Verge — God of War Laufey delayed until May · 2026-11-04
  2. Polygon — God of War Laufey Hit With Big Delay · 2026-11-04
  3. GameSpot — God Of War Laufey Delayed · 2026-11-04 · headline & summary only
  4. Kotaku — God Of War Laufey Hit With Three-Month Delay · 2026-11-04

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