Santa Monica Studio has officially confirmed via X that a physical disc edition of God of War Laufey is on the way. This announcement came shortly after Sony revealed it will stop producing physical PlayStation game discs in January 2028, which strongly hints at a 2027 release for the game.

What's Been Confirmed

In response to concerns about physical media, the studio replied under its San Diego Comic-Con panel announcement, clearly stating that God of War Laufey will have a disc release. This simple confirmation delivers two key messages at once: the game will definitely launch as a physical PS5 disc, and it must be released before Sony’s January 2028 cutoff.

Why 2027 Is the Target

Bloomberg reporter Jason Schreier previously reported that the game is targeting an early 2027 release, likely around February or March. The physical edition confirmation lines up perfectly with this prediction. A late 2026 launch now seems unlikely, as the game was only recently announced. Likewise, a late 2027 release would leave too little buffer before Sony’s cutoff, making it a less probable scenario.

San Diego Comic-Con Panel

The panel, scheduled for July 24, will be moderated by creative director Cory Barlog and feature game director Ariel Lawrence alongside cast members Deborah Ann Woll (Laufey/Faye), Christopher Judge (Kratos), Jack Quaid (Phranque), and Perlina Lau (Rue). The session will focus on behind-the-scenes stories and character-driven discussions, so don’t expect a release date or new trailer just yet. Major announcements are more likely at August’s Gamescom or a later State of Play event.

About the Game

God of War Laufey shifts the spotlight from Kratos to Faye (Laufey), Kratos’s wife who died at the start of the 2018 game. The story unfolds in “The Everywhen,” an afterlife realm featuring gods from various mythologies. The June State of Play trailer showed Faye facing off against the Mongolian war god Begtse and the Egyptian goddess Sekhmet.

Amid the Physical Media Debate

This confirmation comes at the height of the debate following Sony’s decision to end disc production. For collectors, God of War Laufey could be one of the last major physical releases in the series. It’s not yet clear whether future projects like the God of War Trilogy Remake will receive a physical edition.

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Once the game is officially announced and pre-orders go live, you can prepare your account funds in advance without sharing your credit card details. By using a PlayStation Store gift card, you can get ready for the digital edition or extra content ahead of time.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there an official release date for God of War Laufey?

No, Santa Monica Studio has not announced a specific date yet. The disc confirmation only indirectly suggests a 2027 launch.

Will there be a new trailer at the Comic-Con panel?

Unlikely. The panel is described as a behind-the-scenes and character-focused session, so don’t expect major news or a trailer reveal.

Will Kratos be playable in the game?

The main character this time is Faye (Laufey), but Christopher Judge is confirmed to return as Kratos, indicating the character will appear in the story.