# God of War: Laufey shifts from February to May 2027

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/god-of-war-laufey-delayed-until-may/
- Published: 2026-11-04T18:22:48+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-04T18:36:45+00:00
- Original publisher: The Verge
- Original article: https://www.theverge.com/games/1026448/sony-playstation-god-of-war-laufey-delay
- Topics: Entertainment, Gaming, Software, Technology

## Key points

- God of War: Laufey now launches on 20 May 2027.
- The PS5 release has shifted by about three months.
- Santa Monica Studio says it needs more time to finish the game.

## Summary

Santa Monica Studio has moved God of War: Laufey’s release from 16 February to 20 May 2027, adding about three months to the wait for the PS5 game. The studio says the delay will give the team time to finish the game and push it to its fullest potential.

The game stars Faye, Kratos’s wife, played again by Deborah Ann Woll. A 23-minute gameplay reveal showed action that appears more acrobatic than in recent God of War games; the studio thanked fans for their patience and said it would share more updates soon.

## Coverage

- [The Verge: God of War: Laufey shifts from February to May 2027](https://www.theverge.com/games/1026448/sony-playstation-god-of-war-laufey-delay)
- [Eurogamer: God of War Laufey delayed three months to May 2027, as Sony Santa Monica escapes a packed February](https://www.eurogamer.net/god-of-war-laufey-delayed-may-three-months)

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