Santa Monica Studio moves God of War Laufey launch to May 20, 2027

First reported by The Verge at · Updated · 7 sources

The PlayStation 5 game had been scheduled for February 16, giving the studio roughly three additional months before release. Santa Monica Studio says it will use that time to help the game reach its full potential, following its reveal in June and the excitement that followed.

Covered by 7 publishers within 2 hours of the first report.

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The Verge God of War Laufey delayed until May · Jay Peters
MobileSyrup God of War Laufey delayed to May 2027 · Bradly Shankar
The Shortcut PS5 exclusive God of War Laufey suffers last minute delay so it can reach its ‘fullest potential’ · Adam Vjestica
Engadget God of War Laufey is delayed until May 20 · staff@engadget.com (Kris Holt)
Wccftech God of War Laufey Slips From February 16 to May 20, 2027, Leaving a Q1 Window Crowded by the GTA VI Fallout · Alessio Palumbo
Neowin Sony delays PS5 exclusive God of War Laufey out of February · Pulasthi Ariyasinghe
Android Headlines God of War Laufey gets delayed to ensure a smoother launch · Justin Diaz