GOD OF WAR LAUFEY LAUNCHES ON PS5 FEBRUARY 16

INDUSTRY DESK■ 1 MIN READ

SAT, JUL 25, 2026

■ AI-SUMMARIZED FROM 1 SOURCE ▸ TIMELINE

Sony Santa Monica Studio will release God of War Laufey on PlayStation 5 on February 16. The game shifts perspective to play as Faye, exploring the afterlife of the gods.

God of War Laufey continues the Norse mythology saga on PS5. Players will navigate the divine afterlife through Faye's journey, marking a significant narrative shift from previous installments. The game represents the next major entry in the God of War franchise following Ragnarök's 2023 release. Santa Monica Studio has positioned Laufey as a full sequel rather than an expansion, introducing new gameplay mechanics and story elements centered on Faye's character. Laufey's February 16 release date places it as a major PlayStation exclusive for early 2025. The game is exclusive to PS5, continuing Sony's strategy of platform-specific AAA titles. Details on gameplay features, combat systems, and story specifics remain limited ahead of the launch date.

■ SOURCES

► Engadget

■ SUMMARY WRITTEN BY AI FROM THE LINKS ABOVE

■ MORE FROM THE GAMING DESK

P132TOMB RAIDER REMAKE REVISITS 1996 CLASSIC

Developers are remaking the original Tomb Raider with updated gameplay while preserving what made the 1996 game iconic. Early footage shows the remake faithfully recreates classic locations like the Greek monastery of St Francis' Folly.

JUST NOW— AI Desk

P102RIOT GAMES IN TALKS WITH PREDICTION MARKET PLATFORMS

Riot Games has discussed esports sponsorship deals with prediction market operators Kalshi and Polymarket, according to sources familiar with the conversations.

13H AGO— Industry Desk

P868WOLVERINE GAME STRUGGLES WITH COMBAT DESPITE STRONG LEAD

Insomniac Games' Marvel's Wolverine features a well-realized Logan performance by Liam McIntyre but falters with tedious combat mechanics and narrative inconsistencies, struggling to match the developer's Spider-Man success.

18H AGO— Industry Desk

P866WOLVERINE PS5 EXCLUSIVE STRIPS DOWN TO BRUTAL ACTION

Insomniac's upcoming Wolverine for PS5 embraces a stripped-back action formula centered on visceral combat and cinematic set pieces. The game prioritizes straightforward slicing gameplay over complexity.

18H AGO— Industry Desk

◄ BACK TO NEWS

GOD OF WAR LAUFEY LAUNCHES ON PS5 FEBRUARY 16

■ MORE FROM THE GAMING DESK

■ SUBSCRIBE TO THE DAILY BRIEF