God of War Laufey delayed to 20 May 2027

Santa Monica Studio has pushed back the release of God of War Laufey, its upcoming PlayStation 5 game, to 20 May 2027. The game was previously set to launch on 16 February. The studio announced the change on 4 November.

In a statement, the studio thanked fans for their excitement since the game was revealed in June. It said the team wants to make an experience worthy of that passion. "With this in mind, we've made the decision to delay God of War Laufey's release to May 20th, 2027," the studio said.

The studio said the extra time will let the team put the final touches on the game. It said it will use the period to push the game "to its fullest potential" before its worldwide debut on PlayStation 5. The game follows Faye's journey through the Everywhen.

Part of a wider delay pattern

The move means the game will now launch in the spring of 2027 rather than the winter. Large games often shift their dates late in development to allow more testing and polishing, though the studio did not give a specific reason beyond quality.

What it means for Indian players

PlayStation 5 owners in India will have to wait about three more months for the game. Pre-orders and prices have not been mentioned in the announcement, so buyers should check PlayStation Store listings for any changes.

It is not yet clear whether the new date will affect any editions, bonuses or pre-order plans. The studio has not said more about its release plans.