The video game 'God of War Laufey' has been delayed and is now scheduled for release in May 2027.

What it means

God of War Laufey is a new video game in the God of War series, exclusively for PlayStation 5, developed by Santa Monica Studio. Originally scheduled for February 2027, it has been delayed by about three months to May 20, 2027, with the studio citing the need for additional polish and finishing touches.

Accuracy & sourcesGrounded

The claim is widely and consistently reported by major gaming outlets (IGN, Eurogamer, Engadget, The Verge), all citing an official announcement from Sony or Santa Monica Studio. While the provenance is aggregated/secondary, the near-unanimous consensus and proximity to the primary source make the claim reliable.

How new

Genuinely new; articles were published on November 4–5, 2026, just one day before this digest.

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• The Verge — first to publish