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God of War Laufey Announced for PS5 as Next Mainline Entry in the Series

Sony Interactive Entertainment and Santa Monica Studio have officially announced God of War Laufey, the next mainline chapter in the God of War saga, revealed during the State of Play broadcast on June 2-3, 2026. A roughly 20-minute extended trailer showcased the game's opening sequence, featuring story elements centered on Faye's tale after her death, along with new characters including a talking cube, ribbon, and enemies speaking Mongolian. The game is currently listed as 'Coming Soon' for PS5 and is available to wishlist now.

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Japanese outlets (4Gamer, GAME Watch) emphasized the 20-minute trailer runtime and specific new character details like the Mongolian-speaking enemies, while English-language sources focused more on the high-level announcement framing of it as the next mainline saga entry.

What we know

  • God of War Laufey is developed by Santa Monica Studio and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment for PS5
  • The game was revealed at the State of Play broadcast in early June 2026 with a roughly 20-minute long trailer
  • The extended trailer showed the game's opening sequence in full, giving a substantial first look at gameplay and story
  • The narrative centers on Faye (Laufey), Kratos's deceased wife, exploring her story posthumously
  • New characters and details include a talking cube, a ribbon companion, and enemies who speak Mongolian
  • No specific release date was given; the game is listed as 'Coming Soon' with a wishlist now available

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