{
  "id": 18151581,
  "title": "God of War Laufey delayed until May",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/god-of-war-laufey-delayed-until-may",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-04T17:10:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Verge",
    "slug": "the-verge",
    "url": "https://www.theverge.com/games/1026448/sony-playstation-god-of-war-laufey-delay"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Santa Monica Studio has announced that the next installment in the God of War series, titled God of War Laufey, will be delayed until May 20th, 2027. The developer revealed this decision today, stating that the delay is due to their commitment to delivering an extraordinary gaming experience that meets the high expectations of fans. God of War Laufey stars Faye, the wife of the main protagonist Kratos, who is once again portrayed by actress Deborah Ann Woll. This new game is set to be a departure from previous titles, focusing more on aerobatic action due to a 23-minute gameplay reveal earlier this year. The studio expressed their gratitude for the fans' excitement and patience, assuring that they will make the most of the additional time to perfect the game.",
  "summary": "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 […]",
  "key_points": [
    "God of War Laufey delayed to May 20, 2027",
    "Delay due to commitment to exceptional gaming experience",
    "Faye, Kratos' wife, stars in new game"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Eurogamer",
        "title": "God of War Laufey delayed three months to May 2027, as Sony Santa Monica escapes a packed February",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/god-of-war-laufey-delayed-three-months-to-may-2027-as-sony-santa",
        "published": "2026-11-04T17:32:10.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Engadget",
        "title": "God of War Laufey is delayed until May 20",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/god-of-war-laufey-is-delayed-until-may-20",
        "published": "2026-11-04T17:50:47.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}