God of War Laufey release target leaks ahead of Sony's official announcement

The new God of War, Faye, was unveiled at the Sony State of Play Showcase in June as a new God of War title that lets players step into the shoes of Faye, Kratos' wife, who wakes up in the afterlife of the gods after being burned by Kratos in God of War 2018.

GOW Faye will take players on a journey through the afterlife of the gods, ruled by two gods of war. Faye, the former protector of Midgard and the Giants, is described as extremely capable in combat and unafraid to fight dirty. After realizing her plan to prevent Kratos and Atreus from fulfilling a tragic destiny she foresaw may not work, Faye sets out on a quest to return from the afterlife and help Kratos and Atreus on their quest.

Faye is accompanied by a cube and a sword that help her escape the afterlife and defeat the two gods of war. The State of Play announcement didn't include a target release date, but reliable industry insider NateTheHate reports that God of War Laufey is targeting the first half of 2027. As always, with release dates for upcoming games or other unconfirmed details, take them with a healthy dose of skepticism, as they are subject to change.

It does seem likely that GOW Laufey will release in 2027, especially given that Santa Monica Studios has been working on the title for some time and is also developing the God of War Trilogy Remake, which is said to be in the "early stages" of development. It's likely we will get Laufey first, and then a break, then the God of War Trilogy Remake.