PlayStation’s Santa Monica Studio has delayed "God of War: Laufey" by roughly three months. Originally scheduled to launch for PS5 on February 16, 2027, the game will now arrive on May 20, 2027. The development team said it needs additional time for final polish to ensure the game meets its quality targets, with no other production issues mentioned.
Santa Monica Studio shared the update online:
"God of War: Laufey" marks a rare mainline installment that does not center on Kratos. Players will step into the role of Faye, Kratos’ wife from the Norse saga and the mother of Atreus. While 2018’s "God of War" opened with Faye’s death and funeral, the new game shifts the spotlight to her, expanding the story of the pivotal figure whose presence has long shaped Kratos and Atreus’ journey.
According to the official synopsis, Faye unexpectedly awakens in a strange world after her funeral and discovers that the plans she set in motion to protect her husband and son are under threat. To safeguard her family, she must venture deep into the Everywhen, the afterlife of the gods, and battle deities from across mythology as they vie for power.