God of War Laufey has been delayed three months to May 2027 as Sony Santa Monica avoids a crowded February.
God of War Laufey, a PlayStation 5 Faye-led spin-off, has been delayed from February to May 20, 2027 for polish and a less crowded release window.
Background: A New Lead for the God of War Series
God of War Laufey is a PS5 exclusive from Sony Santa Monica, and it was revealed in June. It is the first game in the famed PlayStation series to not star Kratos in the lead role. Instead, Faye takes the lead through a version of the afterlife that houses gods and deities from multiple mythologies. The game also brings back the original series' faster combat.
Spoiler warning: the story direction moves away from Kratos as the main playable lead, while Kratos is still present in some capacity.
Development: The February Window Becomes May 2027
The studio has changed the release plan for God of War Laufey. The game is moving away from the crowded month of February and is now set to come out on 20th May, 2027. The change was announced through a brief social media post by developer Sony Santa Monica.
Latest Progress: The Studio Says It Needs Time to Polish
Sony Santa Monica did not give a specific reason for the delay, but it said the team is using the extra time to polish Faye's solo adventure. The studio began by thanking fans for the excitement around Faye's journey through the Everywhen since the reveal in June. It said it does not take for granted the trust placed in the studio to make an extraordinary experience worthy of the passion and dedication of fans.
The studio then confirmed the decision to delay the release to May 20th, 2027. It said it will make the most of each moment until then by putting in the finishing touches and pushing the game to its fullest potential. On behalf of everyone on the team, it thanked players for their patience and said more updates would come soon.
Release Calendar Context: February 2027 Was Already Crowded
The delay also changes the game's position in the release calendar. February 2027 is already packed with exciting games, including the Fable reboot, Persona 4 Revival, and Metro 2039. For players with large and ever expanding backlogs, the move to May 2027 gives more breathing room.
Current Stage: Finishing Touches Before a May 2027 Launch
At this point, God of War Laufey remains scheduled for 20th May, 2027 on PS5. The project is in the polish stage, with Sony Santa Monica focusing on finishing touches rather than offering a new reason for the delay. Future God of War games are still expected to bring Kratos back, and the developer has suggested that the next Kratos-led game will connect to the events of Laufey.
Frequently Asked Questions
What platform is God of War Laufey coming to?
God of War Laufey is a PS5 exclusive from Sony Santa Monica.
When is God of War Laufey scheduled to release?
The game is now scheduled to release on 20th May, 2027, after being delayed from February 2027.
Why was the release date changed?
Sony Santa Monica did not give a specific reason for the delay, but said the team is using the extra time to polish Faye’s solo adventure. The article also notes that February 2027 was already crowded with releases.
Who is the main playable character in the game?
Faye is the main playable lead, making this the first God of War game in the series not to star Kratos as the lead. Kratos is still present in some capacity.
Will Kratos appear in future God of War games?
Yes. The article says future God of War games are still expected to bring Kratos back, and the developer has suggested that the next Kratos-led game will connect to the events of Laufey.
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