Sony shifts God Of War Laufey to May 2027

Santa Monica Studio announced a three-month delay for God Of War Laufey, moving the release from February 16 to May 20, 2027. The developer stated that the game requires extra time for finishing touches to reach its fullest potential. This change pushes the title out of a dense February release schedule and into a quieter May window.

The delay was communicated via a post on X, where the studio expressed gratitude for the excitement surrounding the character Faye’s journey through the Everywhen. The post emphasized the trust fans have placed in the team to deliver an extraordinary experience. No specific technical issues or development hurdles were cited as the reason for the shift. The studio simply noted that they are putting in the finishing touches.

The original February launch date placed the game in direct competition with several major titles. Microsoft’s Fable was scheduled for release just one week after the original God Of War date. Additionally, remakes of the original Tomb Raider and Persona 4 were also slated for that period. In May, the competitive landscape is less crowded, though the Persona 4 remake for Switch 2 is also set to launch on May 20, 2027.

Player reactions to the news have been largely positive. Many online comments urged the studio to take the necessary time to ensure the game is polished. Gamers described the delay as a prudent move to let the team cook the game to its highest quality. The consensus among the community appears to be that a slightly later release is preferable to a rushed one.

The new date alters the spacing of Sony’s 2027 PlayStation 5 exclusives. Until Dawn 2 remains scheduled for January 28, 2027. Previously, God Of War Laufey would have followed just one month later. Now, there is a larger gap between these two titles. Sony also plans to publish Daba: Land Of Water Scar and the Kena: Bridge Of Spirits sequel in 2027, though exact dates for those games have not been set.

Other anticipated titles for 2027 include Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet from Naughty Dog, which has not had a confirmed date. Rumors also suggest that Sony Bend, the studio behind Days Gone, is preparing to reveal a new project. The delay ensures God Of War Laufey launches before Sony ends physical PlayStation 5 game production in 2027.