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Santa Monica Studio chief Cory Barlog revealed that the next mainline God of War will pick up after God of War Laufey, using the Faye-era game to expand the world and set up future Kratos adventures. Laufey is slated for release on February 16, 2027, and Sony has indicated there will be no PC port for this non-live-service title.
After the Laufey reveal, Sony Santa Monica says Kratos will continue to appear in future God of War games, with Laufey as the current lead in the new title and Kratos remaining the central God of War figure in upcoming installments; no release date for Laufey yet.
Cory Barlog has been appointed Head of Creative at Santa Monica Studio, where he will guide the long-term vision for the God of War series and mentor directors like Ariel Lawrence on Laufey, rather than directing a new game himself.
God of War Laufey retools the series by making Kratos’ wife Faye the lead character, awakening in the gods’ afterlife, Everywhen, to face deities with intimate, brutal combat that blends swordplay and magic. The PS5 game is in development with no release date yet, following a trailer shown at State of Play. An enchanted sword and soul-based combat mechanics are highlighted as key features, and the article also notes Amazon’s live‑action God of War series developments.
Santa Monica Studio revealed God of War: Laufey, a PS5 prequel centered on Kratos’ wife Faye, depicting her life and death before the events of the 2018 reboot and expanding the series’ lore; the announcement came during Sony’s State of Play, and the larger God of War slate now includes a PS5 remake of the original trilogy and an Amazon live-action series.
Billboard's Women in Music 2026 at the Hollywood Palladium crowned Audrey Nuna, Ejae and Rei Am of Kpop Demon Hunters as Women of the Year, with standout performances by Ella Langley and Laufey. The night featured candid speeches about representation from the honorees, a last‑minute improv moment after a prompter hiccup by host Kiki Palmer, and honors for Thalía (Icon Award) and ASCAP’s Elizabeth Matthews.
Olympic figure skater Alysa Liu makes a cameo in Laufey's 'Madwoman' music video, joining cameos by Hudson Williams, Megan Skiendiel and Lola Tung; the trailer drew over 700,000 views before release, highlighting Liu's growing post-Olympic fame as she continues touring with Stars on Ice and expanding into high-profile appearances.
Laufey released the music video for “Madwoman,” featuring an all-Asian/Asian American cast including Hudson Williams, Alysa Liu, Lola Tung, and Megan Skiendiel. The Slim Aarons–inspired visuals center on a celebrity-studded mansion pool party with a tense engagement, directed by Warren Fu with production design by Evaline Wu Huang and DP Andrew Truong. The video accompanies the deluxe edition of A Matter of Time and follows Laufey’s Coachella debut.
Fresh off her Coachella debut, Laufey releases the star-studded music video for 'Madwoman,' featuring Hudson Williams, Lola Tung, Alysa Liu, and Megan Skiendiel. Produced with Gold House and directed by Warren Fu, the Los Angeles-shot clip reimagines the American Dream with an all-Asian American cast and mid-century visuals inspired by Slim Aarons.
Laufey drops the cinematic Madwoman video after Coachella, starring Hudson Williams alongside Alysa Liu, Lola Tung, and Megan Skiendiel in Lindsey Hartman’s 60s mod outfits. The retro, Palm Springs–era visuals—complete with go-go boots, bold color palettes, and statement accessories—lead to a playful moment where Williams proposes to Laufey, situating the clip as the lead visual for her album A Matter of Time: The Final Hour.
Laufey, an Icelandic-Chinese singer and musician, rose from local Icelandic talent to international jazz-pop star after viral videos during COVID-19, blending classical, jazz, and pop influences, and performing at major festivals like Lollapalooza.
Orbea has released the new Laufey, a hardtail mountain bike with updated geometry and internal frame storage. The bike features an aggressive-looking sloping top tube, a Steep'n'Deep seat tube for better descending, and Orbea's LOCKR internal storage system. It comes in three models, with prices ranging from £1,599 to £2,699, and is designed to handle a variety of terrains.
Laufey, the rising star of Icelandic music, is captivating audiences with her jazz-inspired songs and enchanting vocals. Raised in a musically diverse household, Laufey's unique sound combines nostalgic elements with modern lyrics, making her relatable to Gen Z listeners. Her latest album, Bewitched, explores themes of love and heartbreak, drawing comparisons to jazz legends like Ella Fitzgerald. Laufey's music and visual appeal have garnered a dedicated fan base, and she hopes to inspire future generations of Asian artists to pursue their dreams. With aspirations of a Grammy nomination and a James Bond theme song, Laufey's career is on a promising trajectory.