God of War Laufey arrives on PS5
▼ Summary
– Sony revealed the next God of War game, titled *God of War Laufey*, developed by Santa Monica Studio for PS5 with no release date yet.
– Players control Faye/Laufey instead of Kratos, featuring more acrobatic, magic-based gameplay rather than heavy violence.
– The game includes a giant, six-legged flying cat and a talking gelatinous cube named Phranque who fights alongside the player.
– Deborah Ann Woll reprises her role as Faye, with Jack Quaid voicing Phranque and Perlina Lau as Rue.
– The shift to a female protagonist marks a departure from the dad-focused stories common in blockbuster video games.
Sony capped off its latest State of Play broadcast with a thunderous announcement: a brand-new God of War title is heading to PS5. Dubbed God of War Laufey, the project is once again helmed by the acclaimed Santa Monica Studio. While a release date remains unannounced, the game is confirmed as a console exclusive for the PlayStation 5.
This installment shifts the spotlight away from the perpetually angry father figure Kratos. Instead, players will step into the boots of Faye, also known as Laufey, as the title suggests. While the overall atmosphere echoes previous entries in the series, the gameplay appears to take a dramatic leap. Combat is far more acrobatic and heavily infused with magic, trading Kratos’s brutal, heavy-hitting style for something more fluid and spellbound. Expect to encounter a giant, six-legged flying cat and a talking gelatinous cube named Phranque, who fights alongside the protagonist.
A lengthy 20-minute gameplay reveal offers a deep dive into this new direction. Deborah Ann Woll, who previously portrayed Faye in God of War Ragnarök, returns to voice the character. The supporting cast includes Jack Quaid as Phranque and Perlina Lau as Rue, the sentient ribbons that adorn Faye’s sword.
This shift represents a significant cultural moment for blockbuster gaming. For years, the industry’s biggest narratives have centered on fatherhood and paternal bonds. With Faye taking the lead, God of War Laufey signals that mothers are finally stepping into the spotlight, offering a fresh and overdue perspective on the franchise’s epic, mythological storytelling.
(Source: The Verge)
