- Cory Barlog confirmed at San Diego Comic Con that fans can expect another God of War game to follow the upcoming God of War: Laufey, which will star Kratos and connect directly to Laufey's story.
- The announcement was made during a panel featuring Barlog alongside Laufey’s cast, including Deborah Ann Woll, Christopher Judge, and Jack Quaid.
- God of War: Laufey is set to release on February 16, 2027 for PS5.
- Kratos will return in the next game, which is being developed by Santa Monica Studio.
- Barlog indicated that the next game will tie directly into the events of God of War: Laufey.
- Faye's stand-alone adventure in Laufey hints at potential new mythologies for Kratos, including Egyptian and Tibetan gods.
- God of War: Laufey follows Faye as she navigates the afterlife of the Gods, known as The Everywhen, parallel to the events of 2018’s God of War.
Cory Barlog confirmed at San Diego Comic-Con that a new God of War game featuring Kratos is in the works, following the release of God of War: Laufey on February 16, 2027. This upcoming title will connect directly to Laufey's narrative, which centers on Faye navigating the afterlife of the Gods, known as The Everywhen, alongside events from the 2018 game.13457
During the panel, Barlog, head of creative at Santa Monica Studio, did not provide extensive details about the new game but indicated it would tie into Laufey's storyline. The game is expected to explore new mythologies, potentially including Egyptian and Tibetan gods, as hinted by Laufey's premise. Barlog's confirmation comes as fans eagerly await the next chapter in Kratos' saga, following his last mainline adventure in 2022's God of War Ragnarök.6
The excitement surrounding the franchise continues to grow, especially with the recent announcement of Laufey's release date, which has narrowed down to next year. As the gaming community anticipates further developments, Barlog's insights suggest a rich narrative ahead for Kratos and his journey through various mythologies.
“God of War: Laufey, a standalone adventure following Faye, is set for PS5 on Feb. 16, 2027. Barlog, head of creative at Santa Monica Studio, did not elaborate on Kratos' next game but confirmed it will tie directly into Laufey's story, hinting at possible new mythologies like Egyptian or Tibetan gods.”
