While it was only just revealed during PlayStation's State of Play in June 2026, it has now been disclosed that God of War Laufey has been planned for almost ten years, dating back to when Ragnarok was in production. God of War Laufey departs from Kratos and Artreus's main story, now focusing on Kratos's late wife, Laufey, as she navigates the Everywhen afterlife.
Sony Santa Monica has finally revealed God of War Laufey, the long-rumored project that Cory Barlog has been involved in since 2018's original God of War. As the next installment in the franchise, Laufey seemingly brings in more gods from different pantheons into the Everywhen afterlife as the main character faces a new reality following her death. While it may seem to some that God of War Laufey is a spin-off of the main series as Sony Santa Monica prepares for the next chapter in Kratos's story, it appears that Laufey has always been the plan.
God of War 2018 ends with a bombshell revelation that impacts the story of Ragnarok, but could truly pay off in God of War Laufey.
In a recent interview with CGM, God of War Laufey star Deborah Ann...
