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God of War Laufey delayed until May

SoftwareNovember 5, 20261 min read

God of War Laufey, a new game from Santa Monica Studio, has been pushed back. It will now come out on May 20, 2027, instead of February 16.

The release date moves

Santa Monica Studio said the PlayStation 5 game will now launch on May 20, 2027. It was first set to release on February 16. The studio said it needs more time to add the final touches and make the game as good as it can be.

Key facts

Old release date: February 16
New release date: May 20, 2027
Platform: PlayStation 5
The game was revealed in June
A gameplay reveal lasted 23 minutes earlier this year

About the game

Laufey is a God of War game. It stars Faye, the wife of Kratos, who is the main hero of the earlier God of War games. Deborah Ann Woll plays Faye again. The new gameplay looks different from recent God of War games, with more focus on acrobatic moves, which means flips and jumps.

Why it matters

Fans waited a long time for this game, and now they must wait longer. The studio says the delay will give the team time to polish the game. It shows that the studio cares more about quality than about meeting an early date.

What to watch for

More updates from Santa Monica Studio, which said it will share more soon
Whether the May 2027 date holds
More gameplay details about the acrobatic action

Glossary

Santa Monica Studio: The game company that makes the God of War games for PlayStation.
PlayStation 5: A video game console made by Sony, the system this game is planned for.
God of War: An action video game series about the Greek god Kratos and his adventures.
Kratos: The main hero of the earlier God of War games.
Laufey: The new God of War game, which stars Faye, Kratos's wife.

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