God of War Laufey Release Date Delayed to May 20, 2027 on PS5

The God of War Laufey release date has moved from February 16 to May 20, 2027, Santa Monica Studio announced on November 4. The PS5 exclusive, which stars Kratos’ wife Faye, slips by about three months so the team can put “the finishing touches” on the game, the studio said in a post on X.

An update regarding God of War Laufey's release date. pic.twitter.com/qCw9O3dqtR

— Santa Monica Studio (@SonySantaMonica) November 4, 2026

Why the God of War Laufey Release Date Changed

Santa Monica Studio did not point to a specific problem. In its statement, the team said it has been “deeply grateful to see so much excitement for Faye’s journey through the Everywhen” since the game was revealed at a PlayStation State of Play in June.

“With this in mind, we’ve made the decision to delay God of War Laufey’s release to May 20th, 2027,” the studio wrote. “We will make the most of each moment until then by putting in the finishing touches and pushing the game to its fullest potential.” It added that it will share more updates soon.

The delay lands a little over a month after pre-orders for God of War Laufey opened on September 29, when the February 16 date was still in place.

What Is God of War Laufey?

Laufey is the first God of War game led by Faye, played again by Deborah Ann Woll. Her journey takes place in the Everywhen, and the story runs alongside the 2018 reboot and Ragnarok, and Santa Monica Studio has said a Kratos-led game that ties into Laufey is also in development.

A 23-minute gameplay reveal showed more aerial and acrobatic combat than in Kratos’ recent outings. Jack Quaid voices Phranque, a gelatinous cube who joins Faye as a companion.

Price, Editions and Pre-Orders

The game remains a PS5 exclusive. In the US, the Standard Edition costs $69.99 on disc or as a download, and the digital-only Deluxe Edition costs $79.99. Owners of the standard version can buy the Deluxe extras later as a $10 upgrade.

Pre-orders of any edition include the Last Wish Armor Set, a Golden Leaves look for the companion Phranque and an in-game resource pack. Sony also sells a $149.99 (EUR 149.99, GBP 129.99) Collector Box through PlayStation Direct, which does not include the game, according to the PlayStation Blog. The studio’s statement did not mention any changes for existing pre-orders.

What the Delay Means for Players

For PS5 owners, the new date means a longer wait after a crowded fall. Rockstar’s GTA 6 arrives on November 19, and players are already preparing for the GTA 6 preload. The rest of this month’s lineup is in our November 2026 game releases guide.