God of War Laufey Delayed to May 20, 2027
Sony Santa Monica has delayed God of War Laufey to May 20, 2027, to give the team more time to polish the game.
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Sony Santa Monica has delayed the release of God of War Laufey from February 2027 to May 20, 2027. Eurogamer reports that the studio announced the delay in a social media post. According to the announcement, the studio will use the additional time to polish the game before release.
What it means for players
Polygon reports that God of War Laufey is scheduled to launch on the PlayStation 5 on May 20, 2027. The project was previously expected to arrive earlier in the year.
God of War Laufey had previously been slated to release on February 16, 2027.
Eurogamer reports that God of War Laufey is the first entry in the PlayStation franchise where Kratos is not the main protagonist.
Laufey stars Deborah Ann Woll in the titular role, the wife of longtime series protagonist Kratos.
Polygon reported that Amazon is working on a live-action version of the 2018 God of War reboot starring Dave Bautista.
Should you buy now or wait?
With God of War Laufey scheduled for May 20, 2027, players deciding whether to buy now have time to play God of War, which released on January 14, 2022. The game combines action, adventure, and RPG elements.
The store lists editions for PlayStation and Steam. Buyers can choose standard digital keys to redeem the game directly into a library on Steam or PlayStation. The store also offers account options configured for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Steam, giving another way to access the game on console or PC.
Regional activation options also vary across the catalog. Listings include dedicated versions for Europe, Russia, and selected countries, alongside Global keys. In addition, a specific Global option excludes CIS, LATAM, Asia, and TR. Buyers in those excluded areas should confirm regional tags before purchasing to ensure the edition matches their account location.
For players ready to pick up the game, prices start at €20.85.
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Prices checked: Nov 10, 2026, 9:40 PM
Frequently asked questions
When will God of War Laufey be released?
God of War Laufey will release on PlayStation 5 on May 20, 2027. The launch was delayed from its previous February 16, 2027 date to allow additional time for polish.
Which platforms are supported for God of War in the store?
The store lists God of War for PlayStation and Steam. Buyers can choose between standard game keys and account options for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Steam.
Who is the lead character in God of War Laufey?
Deborah Ann Woll plays the lead role of Laufey, who is married to Kratos. Eurogamer reported that this is the first game in the franchise where Kratos is not the main protagonist.
Sources
- Eurogamer: God of War Laufey delayed three months to May 2027, as Sony Santa Monica escapes a packed February
- Polygon: God of War Laufey Hit With Big Delay
- IGN: God of War Laufey Delayed to May 2027
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