Santa Monica Studio has delayed God of War Laufey, its upcoming PlayStation 5 title, from February 16 to May 20, 2027.
The developer announced the delay today, saying it would use the additional months to put the finishing touches on the game and push it to its fullest potential. In a statement, Santa Monica Studio said: “Since the reveal of God of War Laufey in June, we’ve been deeply grateful to see so much excitement for Faye’s journey through the Everywhen. We don’t take for granted the trust placed in the studio to make an extraordinary experience worthy of the passion and dedication of our fans. With this in mind, we’ve made the decision to delay God of War Laufey’s release to May 20th, 2027. We will make the most of each moment until then by putting in the finishing touches and pushing the game to its fullest potential. On behalf of everyone on the team, we appreciate your patience and we’ll be back to share more updates soon!”
God of War Laufey stars Faye, the wife of series protagonist Kratos, with Deborah Ann Woll reprising the role. Based on a 23-minute gameplay reveal earlier this year, Laufey looks to play differently than the other recent God of War games, with more of a focus on acrobatic action.
Analysis
Why This Matters
- The delay moves one of Sony’s biggest upcoming exclusives out of the early 2027 window, disappointing fans who were expecting a February release.
- The extended development time suggests Santa Monica Studio is aiming for a higher level of polish, which may affect the game’s eventual quality and reception.
- With the delay, the game now releases in a crowded May window, potentially facing more competition from other titles.
Background
God of War Laufey was revealed in June 2026 with a planned February 16, 2027 release on PlayStation 5. It follows Faye, Kratos’s wife, and is played by Deborah Ann Woll. A gameplay demo showed the game emphasizing acrobatic combat, a departure from the slower, more deliberate style of the recent God of War games.
What to Watch
- Whether Santa Monica Studio shares new gameplay footage or a developer diary in the months leading up to the new release date.
- How other major publishers adjust their 2027 release schedules in response to this shift.
- Pre-order trends and fan reaction to the delay in the coming days.
