Sony Unveils "God of War Laufey" 🪓
Sony Santa Monica steals the show at State of Play, confirming Kratos' "dead" wife Faye as the protagonist of the next exclusive PS5 epic.
LOS ANGELES, CA — In a jaw-dropping showstopper that completely flipped the franchise script, Sony Interactive Entertainment and Santa Monica Studio have revealed God of War Laufey. Stepping away from Kratos for the first time in a mainline entry, this newly announced PlayStation 5 exclusive places Laufey (Faye), the fierce Guardian of the Jötnar, directly into the player's hands.
The announcement was accompanied by a massive 20-minute gameplay showcase detailing Faye's standalone journey, which runs in parallel with the timeline of the 2018 reboot and God of War Ragnarök. While a definitive release window has not yet been set, the game is officially available for wishlisting on the PlayStation Store.
🌌 Welcome to the Afterlife of the Gods: The Everywhen
The game burns the series' traditional rulebook and sends the narrative to the afterlife—literally. God of War Laufey begins the exact millisecond Faye’s body is burned on her funeral pyre at the start of the 2018 game. Instead of fading into nothingness, she unexpectedly awakens in a nightmarish, shifting otherworld known as the Everywhen.
Faye quickly discovers that the intricate plans she carefully put in place to protect Kratos and Atreus in her absence are in immediate danger. To save the family she left behind, she must fight her way through a magical, multi-mythological purgatory where ruthless gods from completely different world cultures—including Egyptian and Asian pantheons—are locked in an absolute war for dominance.
⚔️ A New Tempo: Fluidity Marries Brutality
According to Santa Monica Studio, Faye’s playstyle is a deliberate departure from Kratos' "brick wall" stoicism, heavily honoring the agile, hyper-responsive roots of the classic Greek era while retaining the gritty camera angles and raw impact of the Norse games.
High-Speed Offense: Wielding her own legendary arsenal, Faye is built around incredible vertical mobility, seamlessly transitioning between ground combos and aerial juggles without breaking momentum.
Momentum Mechanics: Speed, precision control, and utter relentlessness dictate the flow of her combat, allowing her to build up a staggering onslaught against the fiercest deities.
Unusual Allies: Faye won’t be crossing the afterlife alone. The gameplay reveal introduced two bizarre companions: Rue, an enchanted ribbon guardian attached to a legendary talking sword, and Phranque (voiced by The Boys star Jack Quaid), an earnest, cosmic gelatinous cube dedicated to protecting the realm.
🎙️ Reprising a Pivotal Role
The studio confirmed that Deborah Ann Woll (Daredevil, True Blood) is officially returning to fully voice and bring her signature depth to Faye, giving the character a chance to finally step out of the shadows of the narrative and into the absolute spotlight.
"We’ll always tell stories about Kratos, but this was a chance to talk about somebody who was so pivotal to the beginning. This is not a side story. This is a massive new chapter in the same book, and we are starting to show that this universe has more than you could have ever imagined."
— Ariel Lawrence, Game Director
Prepare to discover what happens to the gods when they die. Head over to the PlayStation Store to add God of War Laufey to your wishlist today!