God of War Laufey is developed by Santa Monica Studio. Cory Barlog serves as Head of Creative and Ariel Lawrence as Game Director.
Reveal
The game was announced on June 2, 2026 as the closing segment of a PlayStation State of Play, where roughly twenty minutes of gameplay were shown. It is the first mainline-style God of War to center a protagonist other than Kratos, putting Faye in the lead.
Design Goals
The team described prioritizing intimate, brutal combat, a rich world to explore, and a story at the heart of the experience. A stated aim was to blend the movement and fluidity of the series' Greek era with the Norse era's world-building and character ties, while crafting a fresh feel for Faye built around her the Golden Hand soul powers and her time in the Everywhen.