God of War Laufey Release Date Announced | Comic Con 2026

Early reaction to God of War Laufey has been mixed, with some fans praising the game’s combat and visuals, while others have criticized the simplistic gameplay seen in Laufey’s opening section — and, predictably, the fact that fan-favorite Kratos wasn’t center stage. (We’ve got an explainer on Faye herself for more on her story.)

Our first glimpse at God of War Laufey, seen in a 20-minute gameplay segment aired at the end of June’s PlayStation State of Play showcase, began with Kratos and Atreus burning Faye’s body — as seen in 2018’s God of War. Kratos then pops up again shortly after, aiding Faye while she’s briefly imprisoned. It remains unclear if Kratos will make any other appearances before Laufey’s credits roll, or if these brief glimpses of the hero are it, as he’s then busy with the events of God of War Ragnarök.

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