🔥 Trending New God of War Game Announced: Everything We Know

The God of War universe is expanding with two significant new titles announced recently: God of War: Laufey and an untitled Kratos-led God of War game that will follow it ¹⁴.

God of War: Laufey

God of War: Laufey was officially revealed at the June 2026 State of Play event ³⁶. This game marks a significant departure from previous entries as it features Kratos's wife, Faye (also known as Laufey), as the main protagonist ³⁵⁶.

Key Details for God of War: Laufey:

• Protagonist: Faye (Laufey), Kratos's late wife ⁵⁶.
• Story Premise: The game explores Faye's journey after her death, as she awakens in a strange land. Her plans to protect Kratos and Atreus are now at risk, setting the stage for a new adventure ⁷⁸. This narrative will delve into the afterlife of the gods ⁷.
• Release Date: God of War: Laufey is confirmed to be released in 2027 ⁷.
• Developer: Santa Monica Studio ⁶.
• Announcement: The game was revealed with an epic new trailer at the State of Play event in June 2026 ³⁶.

Untitled Kratos-Led God of War Game

Following the announcement of God of War: Laufey, Santa Monica Studio's head of creative, Cory Barlog, confirmed at San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC) 2026 that a new Kratos-led God of War game is also in development ¹².

Key Details for the Next Kratos Game:

• Protagonist: Kratos, the original protagonist of the series ¹².
• Story Connection: This new Kratos game will directly connect to the story of God of War: Laufey ¹². This indicates that the events of Faye's game will have direct implications for Kratos's next adventure.
• Developer: Santa Monica Studio ⁴.
• Announcement: The announcement was made by Cory Barlog at SDCC 2026 ¹². Santa Monica Studio had previously indicated that Kratos would not be left behind forever, even with Faye getting her own game ⁴.

These announcements signal an exciting period for the God of War franchise, offering players a chance to explore new perspectives and continue the overarching saga with both new and familiar characters.