{
  "id": 18160755,
  "title": "God of War Laufey Delayed to May 2027",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/god-of-war-laufey-delayed-to-may-2027",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-04T17:16:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "IGN",
    "slug": "ign",
    "url": "https://www.ign.com/articles/god-of-war-laufey-delayed-to-may-2027"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Sony Santa Monica has decided to delay the release of God of War Laufey from February to May 2027. The studio revealed that they require additional time to ensure the final product meets fans' expectations. The game is now set to launch on May 20, 2027. Sony Santa Monica has also stated that they will provide more information about the game soon, potentially at The Game Awards or a State of Play event before the end of the year or very early in 2027.\n\nThe delay comes amid a crowded release window, as other games such as Fable have shifted their launch dates to early 2027 to avoid competing with Grand Theft Auto 6. This delay provides God of War Laufey with more breathing room and potentially allows other games to gain more attention.\n\nGod of War Laufey has faced criticism from some gamers due to Kratos not being the main character. The studio needs to deliver an exceptional product to satisfy fans. An earlier announcement of a collector's box, designed to coincide with the February release, may also be delayed since it does not include the game itself.\n\nGod of War Laufey is a highly anticipated title, as it continues the story first introduced in 2018. The game is expected to build upon and connect to the previous two installments, featuring Laufey as the protagonist while still involving Kratos. The impact of God of War Laufey on the franchise remains to be seen, but it signifies a significant expansion of the series. Additionally, a new God of War title with Kratos as the lead character is currently in development.",
  "summary": "God of War Laufey will no longer be released in February, as Sony Santa Monica has pushed it back to May 2027.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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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."
}