God of War Laufey announced for PS5 at Sony State of Play

Sony's State of Play livestream revealed a slate of upcoming titles, with the most prominent announcement being God of War Laufey, an exclusive PS5 action‑adventure that tells a parallel story centered on Kratos' deceased wife, Laufey (Faye). The game will explore a new afterlife realm where deities from various mythologies converge, continuing the franchise without Kratos as the main protagonist.

Series creator David Jaffe publicly criticized the new direction, calling the presentation "really shitty" and arguing that the title lacks the iconic mythological roots and visceral combat that defined earlier entries. He expressed doubt that the game will meet Sony's high commercial expectations, though he praised some of the combat visuals.