Santa Monica Just Announced God of War Laufey
Nobody saw God of War Laufey coming to State of Play. Faye is the lead character who was already dead when God of War 2018 opened. Deborah Ann Woll is back to voice her. Two games were built around her absence and now Santa Monica is finally telling her side of it.
Source: Santa Monica Studio — Official Announcement / PlayStation
Release Date and Platforms
No date yet. 2028 is where most of the speculation lands based on where development appears to be. PS5 exclusive for now following Sony’s pullback from PC releases. No PC version is on the table as of the announcement and whether that changes before launch is anyone’s guess.
The Story Takes Place in the Everywhen
Faye dies at the start of God of War 2018 and the whole game is built around her absence. God of War Laufey picks up right after her funeral. Instead of passing on, Faye wakes up in the Everywhen, a mysterious afterlife realm where all magic eventually returns. The place is ancient, unstable, and full of gods who have been fighting each other for dominance since before the Norse era began.
Source: Santa Monica Studio — Official Announcement / PlayStation
Faye quickly learns that Kratos and Atreus are in danger. She picks up a sword and goes to work. The game is built around one central question: what happens to the gods when they die?
Gameplay: Faster, More Magic, New Weapon
Santa Monica showed over 20 minutes of gameplay at State of Play and the differences from the Kratos games show up immediately. Faye is faster. The combat is combo-focused and more aggressive than Kratos’ measured power. The Leviathan Axe is with Kratos, so Faye gets a legendary sword gifted to her by companion Rue early in the game.
The Golden Hand of the Jötnar is Faye’s other major tool. As a Giant, she was born with access to powerful magic through this hand, and the gameplay trailer showed her manipulating souls with it. Odin feared this power in the main games. The combat builds on everything the previous entries established but runs at a noticeably faster pace with combos at the center of every encounter.
Cast of God of War Laufey
Santa Monica confirmed three cast members at launch:
- Deborah Ann Woll as Faye
- Jack Quaid as Phranque — a mysterious cube-shaped companion
- Perlina Lau as Rue — an enchanted ribbon guardian who gives Faye her sword
Phranque is described as friendly but willing to put himself in danger for the people around him. Rue hands Faye the legendary sword that becomes her primary weapon throughout the game. Both are new characters built specifically for this entry, not pulled from existing God of War mythology.
Source: Santa Monica Studio — Official Announcement / PlayStation
Price and Where to Wishlist
No pricing confirmed yet. Based on current PS5 first-party pricing, expect the Standard Edition around $69.99 and a Deluxe Edition around $79.99 if one is offered. The game is available on the PlayStation Store right now ahead of any pre-order window opening.
Final Thoughts
God of War Laufey is the first time Santa Monica has stepped fully away from Kratos as the lead and everything shown at State of Play looks like they committed to it completely. Faye’s story has been sitting in the background of two games and there is clearly a lot there to work with. 2028 is a long wait but the 20-minute gameplay reveal made it feel real.
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