Deborah Ann Woll, who provides the voice and likeness for Faye in the forthcoming PS5 game God of War Laufey, said she is not troubled by online criticism of the project. The backlash followed the announcement that Faye, rather than series regular Kratos, will lead the game, making Woll’s response significant amid debate over the franchise’s new direction.

Speaking at Florida SuperCon, Woll said avoiding social media helps and that she is confident in the game’s quality, while accepting it may not appeal to everyone. She described its themes as parenthood, regret and self-improvement rather than gender or sex; Sony Santa Monica has reportedly worked on it for years, with a likely 2027 release, and Jack Quaid also appears as a character called Phranque.