God of War: Laufey announced, will follow Kratos wife

Amanda Yeo· Jun 3, 2026 · 6:02 AM UTC ·3 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 77 views

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Santa Monica Studio has announced a new game titled 'God of War: Laufey', which will focus on Kratos' wife, Laufey. This marks the first time the franchise will not feature Kratos as the main character. Players will follow Laufey's journey in the afterlife as she battles various gods to protect her family.

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▪The game will be set in the Everywhen, an afterlife for gods.
▪Laufey, also known as Faye, will be voiced by Deborah Ann Woll.
▪Players will encounter gods from different mythologies, including Sekhmet and Begtse.
▪Laufey will have companions, including a talking cosmic cube and a ribbon.

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▪ God of War Laufey puts Kratos’ wife in action mode around dead deities and it’s coming soon — Digital Trends
▪ God of War Laufey is coming to the PS5 — The Verge

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Home > Entertainment > Games 'God of War: Laufey' announced, will follow Kratos' wife The new God of War game will be the first without Kratos as the protagonist. By Amanda Yeo Amanda Yeo Assistant Editor Amanda Yeo is an Assistant Editor at Mashable, covering entertainment, culture, tech, science, and social good. Based in Australia, she writes about everything from video games and K-pop to movies and gadgets. Read Full Bio on June 3, 2026 Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Flipboard Credit: Santa Monica Studios / PlayStation Santa Monica Studio has unveiled God of War: Laufey, the next title in the popular God of War video game franchise.

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