Santa Monica Studio, the Sony studio behind the God of War series, has delayed God of War Laufey. The game was due on February 16, 2027, and will now launch on May 20, 2027, as a PlayStation 5 exclusive. The studio shared the news in a statement on its official X account on November 4, 2026, as reported by VGC, Game Informer and Insider Gaming.
What is confirmed
- New release date: May 20, 2027.
- Previous date: February 16, 2027, so the delay is a little over three months.
- Platform: PlayStation 5. The studio’s announcement does not mention a PC version.
- Reason: the studio says it will use the extra time to add finishing touches and bring the game to its full potential. It thanked fans for their patience and promised more updates soon.
Laufey was revealed in June 2026. It puts players in control of Faye, Kratos’ wife and Atreus’ mother, who wakes up after her death in an afterlife called the Everywhen and fights creatures from several mythologies.
What is still unknown
Santa Monica Studio has not given a more specific reason for the delay. It has also not said anything about the editions and pre-order bonus announced in September, so there is no official word yet on whether existing pre-orders change in any way.
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