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God of War Laufey is delayed until May 20
Santa Monica Studio has delayed the PS5 game *God of War Laufey* by three months, moving its release from 16 February to 20 May 2027. The studio says the extra time will let it add finishing touches and push the game to its fullest potential.
The delay gives the game more space among a busy release schedule, including Sony’s *Until Dawn 2* on 28 January and the likely March launch of that year’s *MLB The Show*. The story follows Faye after she awakens in the afterlife, on an adventure parallel to the events of *God of War* and *God of War Ragnarök*.
In short
- *God of War Laufey* moves to 20 May 2027.
- Santa Monica Studio says it needs more time to polish the game.
- The story follows Faye in the afterlife.
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The case for
A three-month delay can give the studio time to polish the game, address problems and deliver a more complete experience, which may benefit players and protect the series’ reputation. Moving the release may also help the game stand out in a crowded schedule rather than compete for attention with other major launches.
The case against
A delay can disappoint players who planned around the February date and may weaken confidence if release dates shift. Some may also question whether extra development time will produce enough improvement to justify the wait, especially when the studio has already announced a specific release window.