God of War: Laufey actress Deborah Ann Woll has said she is "totally unbothered" by the wave of online criticism aimed at the upcoming PS5 exclusive since its June reveal. Much of the negative commentary has centred on her performance and appearance, as well as the in-game character model, with some of the backlash described as misogynistic in tone. Her composed response matters because it highlights the disproportionate and often personal nature of criticism directed at actors, particularly women, in high-profile game announcements.

Woll, who reprises her role from 2018's God of War, told TikTok creator quinnphobic at Florida Supercon that staying off social media helps her avoid the worst of it, and that she remains confident in the quality of the game regardless of detractors. Details on God of War: Laufey remain scarce, though it is known the game will retain combat from the original trilogy, feature more of Kratos, and be released on physical disc despite PlayStation's broader move away from disc-based games; a release is expected in 2027.