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Vincent D'Onofrio publicly defended Deborah Ann Woll against online harassment targeting her role in God of War Laufey, calling out sexist conspiracy theories while expressing excitement for the upcoming game.
Pre-orders for God of War Laufey begin September 29, 2026, ahead of the February 16, 2027, PS5 launch. Santa Monica Studio detailed the new Serpent Bow weapon, pre-order bonuses, and Digital Deluxe Edition contents.
Pre-orders for God of War Laufey begin September 29, 2026, ahead of its February 16, 2027, PS5 launch. Santa Monica Studio revealed the Serpent Bow, a weapon featuring precision and hip-fire modes, alongside customizability via scales and arrow types. Standard pre-orders include the Last Wish Armor Set and cosmetic appearance, while the $80 Digital Deluxe Edition adds Dark Alchemy gear, a soundtrack, and a digital artbook. The game follows Faye in the Everywhen, the afterlife of the gods, and will be available on physical disc, though bonus items require a download code.
Santa Monica Studio confirmed that pre-orders for God of War Laufey open on September 29, 2026, ahead of the game's February 16, 2027, PlayStation 5 release. The announcement details the new Serpent Bow, a weapon that allows protagonist Faye to combine ranged attacks with melee combos, and outlines bonuses for standard and Digital Deluxe editions.
Santa Monica Studio confirmed pre-orders for God of War Laufey open on September 29, 2026, ahead of the game’s February 16, 2027, PlayStation 5 launch. The announcement details the Serpent Bow, a new ranged weapon for protagonist Faye, alongside pre-order and Digital Deluxe Edition bonuses. The game follows Faye in the Everywhen, the afterlife of the gods, and introduces a combat system distinct from Kratos’s previous mechanics.
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.
Deborah Ann Woll confirms that God of War Laufey was part of Cory Barlog’s long-term plan, with a poster featuring Laufey and a cosmic cube dating back to before the 2018 game. Woll says the Laufey title expands the mythos concurrently with God of War (2018), deepening the universe while still pursuing the classic Kratos adventures. Insider hints place a first-half 2027 release as a PlayStation exclusive, signaling a new direction rather than a PC port or standalone remake.
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.
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.
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.
At Fan Expo Vancouver 2026, Christopher Judge said he won’t voice Kratos in the upcoming God of War remake and TC Carson will reprise the role, while noting the remakes will feature a new fighting system; Judge also suggested a late-summer reveal for his own project with Santa Monica Studio, though an update later clarified he has no involvement with the original games and his future work may be unrelated to God of War.
Christopher Judge says he has zero involvement with the God of War Remake Trilogy and suggests his earlier comments were misinterpreted; TC Carson will voice Kratos in the remakes, while Santa Monica Studio’s next game is rumored for 2027 with a possible late-summer reveal.
Voice actor Christopher Judge says the God of War remake trilogy will use new technology and add content, including a fighting system, with original Kratos voice actor TC Carson set to reprise the role; Judge later clarified he isn’t involved with the remake; the project was announced at Sony’s State of Play, and a 2D spinoff, Sons of Sparta, released alongside.
Christopher Judge teased a late-summer reveal for Santa Monica Studio’s next God of War, aligning with rumors of a 2027 release, and confirmed TC Carson will voice Kratos in the GoW Trilogy Remake, which will feature new technology and a new fighting system. The piece also notes rumors of a brand-new IP potentially set in a new mythological setting (possibly Egypt) from SMS, with announcements expected later in the year around events like State of Play or Summer Game Fest.
Rumors suggest Santa Monica Studio is developing a new, unannounced PS5 project led by Cory Barlog that could be a fresh God of War–style IP set in a different mythology (potentially Ancient Egypt), with a release eyed for 2027, alongside the God of War Trilogy Remake. The information comes from leakers Shinobi602 and Nate the Hate and is not officially confirmed.