Santa Monica Studio has stated that God of War Laufey will receive a full physical PS5 disc release, responding to substantial player backlash against Sony's recent decision to discontinue physical PlayStation game manufacturing. The developer's brief announcement directly addressed widespread social media criticism surrounding the company's January 2028 production cutoff date, acknowledging consumer concerns about ownership and access to games in tangible form.

The confirmation reveals timing constraints for the game's debut, as it must launch before Sony's manufacturing deadline. Earlier industry speculation predicted a first-half 2027 release, and today's statement lends credibility to those claims. Santa Monica Studio will host a San Diego Comic-Con panel in July featuring developers and voice actors discussing production techniques, whilst a formal release date announcement is anticipated through a later State of Play broadcast.