What happened
Santa Monica Studio has pushed back the launch of God of War Laufey, its next entry in the God of War series, to May 20, 2027, The Verge reported. The PlayStation 5 title had previously been scheduled to arrive on February 16, so the new date adds roughly three months to the wait. The developer shared the change in a message addressed to players.
In its statement, the studio said it was grateful for the enthusiasm fans had shown since the game was unveiled in June, and that it did not take their trust for granted. It explained that the extra time would go toward final polish and toward getting the most out of the game. It also thanked players for their patience and promised further updates soon.
The game centers on Faye, the wife of longtime series lead Kratos, with Deborah Ann Woll returning in the role. A 23-minute gameplay showing released earlier this year suggested Laufey will feel different from the franchise's recent installments, placing greater emphasis on acrobatic combat.
Context
God of War Laufey was revealed in June, and it shifts the spotlight away from Kratos, the protagonist of the series' usual entries, to Faye. Based on the extended gameplay footage shown earlier this year, the game appears to lean more heavily on acrobatic action than recent God of War titles, a change in design direction that the studio now has more time to refine.
The briefing
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