Sony Interactive Entertainment and Santa Monica Studio officially announced God of War Laufey, the next chapter in the franchise God of War. The game will be exclusive to PlayStation 5 and features Laufey (Faye), Kratos' wife, as the main protagonist. A release date has not yet been announced.
Who is Laufey and Why Is He the Protagonist?
Faye is a character that fans are already familiar with. God of War since the Norse era. As Golden Hand of the Jotnar, The strongest protector of the Giants, Faye has combat abilities on par with Thor. In God of War Laufey, She wakes up in the afterlife to find that the plan she devised to protect Kratos and Atreus is now under threat.
Deborah Ann Woll returns to voice Faye after her appearance in God of War Ragnarok. Faye is not adventuring alone-she is accompanied by two new characters: Phranque (voiced by Jack Quaid), a curious cosmic cube, and the Rue (Perlina Lau), the guardian of the magic ribbon who is in charge of guarding the mysterious sword.
The New World: The Everywhen
Main setting God of War Laufey is The Everywhen, It is the underworld of the gods where gods from various mythologies meet. This is the answer to the question that haunted Odin in God of War RagnarokWhat happens to the gods after they die?
The two gods who have been confirmed to attend are Sekhmet (Egyptian mythology) and Begtse (Tibetan mythology). Neither of them welcomes Faye's presence in a friendly manner. Faye must uncover the hidden mystery of The Everywhen if she is to find her way home.
Combat System: Speed and Agility
Combat God of War Laufey designed to maximize speed, control and agility. Santa Monica Studio combines the fluidity of the Greek era with the world-building approach of the Norse era. Faye can move freely between land and air without stopping the action.
One of Faye's unique abilities is Soul Strike-attacks with a golden palm that can separate an enemy's soul from its body. The detached soul can be attacked directly, thrown to other enemies, or used to unlock creative combos. In addition, Faye uses the legendary sword guarded by Rue as her main weapon.
Long-term Creative Vision
Game Director God of War Laufey is Ariel Lawrence, Faye, with Cory Barlog (creative head of Santa Monica Studio) also involved. The two conducted a lengthy interview discussing the origins of Faye's game idea and the long-term creative vision of the franchise. God of War.
Santa Monica Studio asserts that God of War Laufey still maintains the three main pillars of the franchise: intimate and brutal combat, exploration of a rich world, and story as the core of the experience. More details will be shared closer to the release date.
