God Of War Laufey Promises PS5 Disc, Teasing 2027 Release Date
Santa Monica Studio confirmed that the upcoming game 'God of War Laufey' will receive a physical disc release for PS5. This announcement comes amid fan concerns regarding Sony's plan to phase out physical media by 2028.
Why it matters
The decision reflects the ongoing industry debate between digital-only distribution models and the preservation of physical media for gaming enthusiasts.
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When is God of War Laufey coming out? We still don’t know. But we do know that it will still be released as a disc. That suggests it’s planned to arrive before Sony ends physical games on PlayStation in 2028 .
A disc version of God of War Laufey was confirmed on X today amid the ongoing backlash over Sony ending physical games. Santa Monica Studio was promoting its upcoming panel with the developers for the game at San Diego Comic-Con on July 24. Members of the cast will appear alongside Game Director Ariel Lawrence, with Head of Creative Cory Barlog moderating the panel.
To head off a sea of angry comments from Sony fans about the move away from physical media, Santa Monica Studio wrote beneath the post, “We can confirm God of War Laufey will be available on disc.”
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