Jason Schreier Hints at God of War Laufey Release Announcement for Early 2027 on PS5

JASON SCHREIER, the well-known Bloomberg journalist and industry insider, has hinted that an official release date announcement for God of War Laufey could be coming soon, with the game potentially launching in February or March 2027. The new title from Santa Monica Studio and Sony Interactive Entertainment was one of the headline reveals at the PlayStation State of Play presentation in June 2026, but Sony has yet to confirm any release window for the highly anticipated project.

God of War: Laufey will be a PlayStation 5 exclusive and marks a significant shift for the series by making Faye — the deceased wife of Kratos — the main protagonist. The story unfolds in the afterlife of the gods, running parallel to the events of God of War (2018), as Faye seeks a way back from the realm of the dead. This bold narrative choice has sparked mixed reactions among longtime fans, many of whom are used to Kratos leading the franchise.

According to Schreier, many publishers are currently adjusting their release schedules to avoid launching major titles close to Grand Theft Auto VI, which is expected to dominate player attention. This industry-wide caution could be influencing the timing of God of War: Laufey's release announcement.

God of War: Laufey has reportedly been in development at Santa Monica Studio since 2018, yet no official release date has been set. Schreier noted that early 2027 is shaping up to be a crowded period for blockbuster releases, with games like Fable, Persona 4 Revival, Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, and Metro 2039 all expected in February. Lords of the Fallen 2 and Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember are also targeting launches in the first half of the year.

How do you feel about Faye taking the lead role in the next God of War game instead of Kratos?