Santa Monica Studio Delays 'God of War Laufey' to May 2027
Stating that the extra time will be used to add finishing touches and polish the game.
Summary
Santa Monica Studio has pushed the release of God of War Laufey to May 20, 2027
The PlayStation 5 exclusive shifts away from its original February 16 launch date
Faye's afterlife narrative will run parallel to the events of the previous two franchise installments
PlayStation fans will have to wait just a little longer to dive back into the mythological realms, as Santa Monica Studio has officially delayed the release of God of War Laufey. Originally locked in for a February 16, 2027 launch, the highly anticipated PlayStation 5 exclusive has been pushed back by three months and will now officially hit consoles on May 20, 2027. The development team formally announced the schedule change via a social media post, resetting the countdown for a project that was officially revealed this past June.
Addressing the shifting timeline, Santa Monica Studio stated that the team is utilizing the extra runway to add essential finishing touches and push the game to its absolute fullest potential. The developer explicitly noted that it does not take fan trust for granted. Moving away from a crowded early 2027 release window provides God of War Laufey with vital breathing room while ensuring Sony secures a major first-party title to anchor its spring quarter.
When the game finally drops in May, it promises to flip the established franchise perspective by putting players in control of a brand-new playable protagonist: Faye. Her death in the game’s timeline occurs just before the beginning of the 2018 God of War story, serving as the underlying catalyst for the modern saga. Now, players will experience her isolated aftermath. Faye’s story unfolds entirely within the afterlife, focusing heavily on her journey through a mysterious area known as the Everywhen.
Because the narrative places her afterlife traversal in this specific setting, God of War Laufey runs completely parallel to the events of both God of War (2018) and God of War Ragnarök. While the fanbase knows the profound impact her passing had on the overarching universe, this upcoming release finally sheds light on her own unseen battles. Alongside the heavy mythological storytelling the studio is known for, the title will also feature some unexpectedly bizarre additions to the lore, including a character described as a talking jelly cube.
