God of War Laufey delayed until May
Santa Monica Studio has delayed the release of its upcoming game, God of War Laufey, from February 2027 to May 20, 2027. The developer stated the extra time will be used to polish the experience and ensure it meets fan expectations.
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High-profile game delays are common in the industry but impact release schedules and consumer anticipation for major console titles.
God of War Laufey’s release date is being delayed to May 20th, 2027, developer Santa Monica Studio announced today. It was previously set to launch on PS5 on February 16th.
Here is Santa Monica Studio’s full message about the delay:
> Since the reveal of God of War Laufey in June, we’ve been deeply grateful to see so much excitement for Faye’s journey through the Everywhen. We don’t take for granted the trust placed in the studio to make an extraordinary experience worthy of the passion and dedication of our fans.
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