God Of War Laufey Backlash: Sony May Have A Real Problem

InnovationGamingGod Of War Laufey Backlash: Sony May Have A Real ProblemByBrian Mazique,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Brian Mazique has covered combat sports and video games since 2011.Follow AuthorJun 04, 2026, 03:49am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.God of War LaufeyCredit: Sony Santa MonicaI've loved the God of War franchise since its inception and my love for the series is tied directly to Kratos. The dude is on my desktop wallpaper. I coached high school basketball and I ran a horns set and called it "Kratos." That's how much I love the character.Clearly, I'm not alone. While some fans have loved the reveal of God of War Laufey with Kratos' deceased wife Faye as the main protagonist, others are already missing Kratos.Key Facts at a GlanceGame: God of War Laufey, a PS5 spin-off (no release date announced)Lead: Faye (Laufey), voiced by Deborah Ann WollSetting: the Everywhen, a cross-mythology afterlife of the godsCompanions: Phranque the cosmic cube (Jack Quaid) and Rue (Perlina Lau)Status: Kratos is not the playable leadWhat Is God Of War Laufey?The upcoming title, which doesn't have a release date, is a spinoff from the Kratos-led games. Most recently, God of War: Ragnarok, which was awesome.MORE FOR YOUIn Laufey, Faye is trapped in the Everywhen and she is charged with battling gods from different mythologies to secure the future she promised to Kratos and Atreus. It's a pretty cool concept and the gameplay looks strong.Per PlayStation's reveal, Faye wakes after her funeral to find the plans she made to protect Kratos and Atreus suddenly at risk, pushing her through the Everywhen against gods like the Egyptian war deity Sekhmet. She is voiced again by Deborah Ann Woll and joined by new companions, including a cosmic cube named Phranque, played by Jack Quaid. if (!window.cnxel)...