In a nutshell

• Santa Monica Studio unveils God of War Laufey, a new PS5 entry starring Faye as the main playable character.
• Features lethal, hyper‑responsive combat, aerial mobility, and powerful soul‑manipulation abilities.
• Explores The Everywhen, a realm where gods from multiple mythologies collide.

Santa Monica Studio has officially revealed God of War Laufey, the next mainline entry in the iconic franchise. This time, the story centers on Faye (Laufey) — warrior, mother of Atreus, and wife of Kratos — who awakens in a mysterious afterlife realm following her funeral.

In God of War Laufey, Faye discovers that the plans she set in motion to protect Kratos and Atreus are now in danger, forcing her to fight through the Everywhen, a realm where gods from across mythologies clash in a storm of ancient magic.

A New God of War Experience

Santa Monica Studio emphasizes that God of War Laufey retains the core pillars of the series: intimate, brutal combat, rich world exploration, and story‑driven design.

Faye’s gameplay blends the fluidity of the Greek era with the grounded, character‑focused approach of the Norse saga. Developers describe her combat as lethal, powerful, and agile, allowing players to chain attacks seamlessly between ground and air without breaking momentum.

Her abilities as the Golden Hand of the Jötnar also take center stage. In the Everywhen, Faye can strike enemies so hard their souls detach, opening up new combo routes and creative combat strategies.

The Everywhen — Afterlife of the Gods

One of the biggest reveals is the introduction of the Everywhen, a transcendent realm where all magic originates and where gods from different mythologies coexist, often violently.

Players will encounter powerful figures such as Sekhmet and Begtse, both hostile to Faye’s sudden arrival. The realm itself is unstable, and Faye must uncover its secrets if she hopes to return home.

God of War Laufey Companions and Cast

Faye won’t be journeying alone. Early in the story, she meets two companions:

• Phranque — a curious cosmic cube voiced by Jack Quaid
• Rue — an enchanted ribbon guardian played by Perlina Lau, protector of a devastatingly powerful sword

Deborah Ann Woll reprises her role as Faye, leading the cast.

A Legendary Warrior, A Legendary Weapon

Faye eventually wields a legendary sword entrusted to her by Rue. In her hands, the blade becomes a tool of speed, control, and relentless offense, enabling players to maintain pressure across ground and aerial combat.

Santa Monica Studio promises more reveals as the game approaches release, with the team teasing that what’s been shown so far is “just scratching the surface.”