God of War Laufey

Presentation

God of War Laufey is a narrative action-adventure game developed by Santa Monica Studio and a new mainline entry in the God of War series.

For the first time, the adventure places Laufey, known as Faye, at the center of the story. Kratos' wife, Atreus' mother and former protector of the Jötnar, she awakens after her death in a realm she does not know.

This place is the Empyrean, the afterlife of the gods: a realm where magic returns and where deities and creatures from several mythologies converge.

Faye discovers that the protections she had put in place for Kratos and Atreus are now under threat. Her objective becomes finding a way to leave the Empyrean while uncovering the forces disrupting its balance.

She is accompanied by Phranque, a strange cosmic cube capable of helping her during combat, and Rue, guardian of a powerful sword who eventually entrusts the weapon to Faye.

Combat retains the brutality of the modern entries while placing greater emphasis on speed and mobility. Faye can rapidly chain attacks on the ground and in the air without interrupting her combos.

Her primary weapon is a legendary sword, designed around a fast and continuous offensive rhythm.

She also uses the Serpent Bow, an enchanted weapon capable of instantly changing form. It can be used both at range and in close combat and integrates directly into attack chains.

The bow features several firing modes. Precision aiming notably allows specific body parts to be targeted and multiple arrows to be charged, while a more mobile firing style favors rapid volleys at close range.

Different arrow types allow its use to be adapted, including rapid shots, explosive arrows and attacks capable of targeting multiple enemies.

Faye also retains the powers that once made her the Golden Hand of the Jötnar. In the Empyrean, her soul-related abilities are amplified: she can notably separate an enemy's soul from its body and then use it directly during combat.

Key points

• A new mainline God of War entry.
• Laufey / Faye becomes the protagonist.
• The story begins after her death.
• The adventure takes place in the Empyrean, the afterlife of the gods.
• Deities and creatures from multiple mythologies converge there.
• Kratos and Atreus remain central to Faye's motivations.
• Phranque and Rue accompany her journey.
• Faster combat focused on mobility and fluidity.
• The ability to chain ground attacks with aerial combat.
• A legendary sword as her main weapon.
• A Serpent Bow usable at range and in close combat.
• Multiple aiming modes and arrow types.
• Jötunn powers based on soul manipulation.
• An enemy's soul can be separated from its body and used in combos.
• Equipment and artifacts allow different playstyles to be developed.

Conclusion

God of War Laufey retains the modern foundations of the series — close-range combat, exploration and narrative — while building a fighting style unique to Faye.

Her speed, aerial options, sword and Serpent Bow give combat a different rhythm from Kratos, while her soul-based powers open new possibilities for combos.

The Empyrean also allows the God of War universe to expand beyond the Nine Realms by bringing several mythologies together within the same afterlife, while telling a story directly connected to the family Faye is still trying to protect after her death.

Good to know

God of War Laufey is developed by Santa Monica Studio and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment.

The game will be released on February 16, 2027 exclusively for PlayStation 5.

It is a single-player experience.

The game is the next mainline entry in the franchise following the Norse saga centered on Kratos and Atreus.

Deborah Ann Woll returns as Faye after her appearance in God of War Ragnarök.

Jack Quaid portrays Phranque, while Perlina Lau plays Rue.

Deities already shown include Sekhmet and Begtse, drawn from different mythological traditions.

Faye's equipment can be customized. Her sword uses different blade elements, her Serpent Bow uses different scales, while catalysts allow her to channel the magic of the Empyrean.

The Serpent Bow also features unlockable skills and different arrow types that alter how it functions.

Pre-orders opened on September 29, 2026, with Standard and Digital Deluxe editions available.

This entry focuses on Faye, the Empyrean, her companions, her weapons, her soul-based powers and the main combat mechanics announced for God of War Laufey, without speculating on story elements that have not yet been revealed.