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God of War Laufey Delayed to May 20, 2027
Key points
- God of War Laufey delayed from February 16 to May 20, 2027.
- The game is a PlayStation 5 exclusive.
- Santa Monica Studio cited a need for additional development time.
- The delay creates space from other early 2027 releases.
Release Date Shift
Santa Monica Studio announced a delay for its upcoming PlayStation 5 exclusive, God of War Laufey. Originally slated for release on February 16, 2027, the game's new launch date is May 20, 2027.
Development Rationale
The studio communicated that the decision to delay was made to allow for additional development time. This period will be used to apply "finishing touches" and to ensure the game reaches its "fullest potential" before release.
Market Context
The new release date also provides God of War Laufey with more space in the release schedule, avoiding a crowded early 2027 period that includes other titles like Sony's Until Dawn 2, set for January 28, and the annual MLB The Show release in March. This ensures Sony will have a first-party game launch in the spring quarter of 2027.
Game Premise
God of War Laufey features Faye, whose death precedes the events of God of War (2018). In this new installment, Faye reawakens in the afterlife and embarks on an adventure that runs concurrently with the narratives of Kratos and Atreus in the God of War series.
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Santa Monica Studio has delayed the release of God of War Laufey, a PlayStation 5 exclusive, from February 16 to May 20, 2027. The studio stated the additional time will be used to finalize the game and push it to its full potential.