Santa Monica Studio has delayed the launch of God of War Laufey to May 20 2027. The upcoming title centers on Faye as she journeys through the Everywhen following its initial reveal last June. The developer confirmed the extended production timeline in an official statement to ensure the project reaches its full creative potential.
The studio stated that the team requires extra production time to add finishing touches to the game. In a public message directed to players, Santa Monica Studio confirmed the schedule adjustment:
With this in mind, we have made the decision to delay God of War Laufey 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.
God of War Laufey serves as a major narrative expansion for the franchise, focusing entirely on the character of Laufey the Just. Production remains centered on finalizing combat mechanics and narrative sequences. Santa Monica Studio stated that additional updates will arrive as development progresses toward the revised 2027 launch window.
An update regarding God of War Laufey's release date. pic.twitter.com/qCw9O3dqtR
— Santa Monica Studio – God of War Laufey (@SonySantaMonica) November 4, 2026
