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Deborah Ann Woll says God of War Laufey was planned for nearly a decade, noting director Cory Barlog showed her a 2018 poster of Laufey with a cube, signaling a broader GoW universe and a potential trilogy that expands on the Norse saga; insiders suggest a PS5 release in early 2027 as part of Sony’s continued GoW strategy.
God of War Laufey director Ariel Lawrence defends the inclusion of Phranque, the talking cosmic jelly cube, saying it was always part of Cory Barlog’s plan and enables “super cool” combat, traversal, and puzzle mechanics. The cube, along with Rue and Faye, is an early design anchor tied to the Everywhen narrative, and its presence is framed as a design-driven, story-enhancing choice ahead of the game’s next-year PS5 release.
Santa Monica Studio previews God of War Laufey, a Faye-led adventure told in a parallel ‘Everywhen’ timeline, introducing new traversal and combat styles, and the companions Phranque and Rue, as they discuss the shift from Kratos-centered storytelling, the saga’s future, and addressing fan skepticism about the franchise’s direction.
Sony and Santa Monica Studio revealed God of War Laufey for PlayStation 5, with Faye (voiced by Deborah Ann Woll) as the lead who awakens in the afterlife of the gods, the Everywhen. She’s joined by Phranque, a 'curious cosmic cube' voiced by Jack Quaid, and Rue, an enchanted ribbon guardian. The game promises familiar GoW combat built on the current system but with increased mobility for Faye, who can fight on the ground and in the air using a sword and magic. The narrative centers on protecting loved ones as Faye uncovers plans from her past in a new adventure. Nearby developments include a remake of the original God of War trilogy, a live-action series in development with Amazon Prime Video, and a reportedly canceled live-service GoW project in 2025.
Kotaku’s coverage spotlights fan mania for Phranque, God of War: Laufey’s talking gelatinous cube voiced by Jack Quaid. The cube accompanies Faye in the afterlife Everywhen, fights in combat, and has become a viral standout, with many fans praising the goofy, playful addition as an unexpected upgrade to Atreus.
Sony revealed God of War Laufey for PS5, shifting from Kratos-centered battles to Faye/Laufey-led action with more aerobatic magic, plus quirky companions like a flying six‑legged cat and a talking cube named Phranque. Deborah Ann Woll voices Faye, with Jack Quaid as Phranque and Perlina Lau as Rue. No release date yet, but the game continues the franchise after Ragnarök and ties into other GoW media; the reveal came at a State of Play showcase.