God of War Laufey Officially Announced: Kratos Wife Takes Over the Lead Role

Liputan6.com, Jakarta - Loyal fans of the God of War series worldwide were recently surprised by the official announcement of 'God of War Laufey' by Santa Monica Studio.

The reveal, which concluded the PlayStation State of Play event on June 2, 2026, marked a significant shift in the franchise's narrative.

For the first time, Kratos is no longer the main playable character.

Instead, players will control Laufey, better known as Faye, Kratos' wife and Atreus' mother.

The game's central premise is captivating: "Death should be the end, but for Laufey (Faye), a warrior and Kratos' wife, a new adventure has just begun."

Actress Deborah Ann Woll reprises her role as Faye, a character previously featured in flashbacks in God of War Ragnarök.

The story of 'God of War Laufey' begins shortly after Faye's funeral, the events that preceded God of War (2018).

Faye unexpectedly awakens in the afterlife of the gods known as "Everywhen."

In Everywhen, Faye realizes that the plan she's devised to protect Kratos and Atreus is now in jeopardy.

She must fight her way through this dangerous, magical underworld, where ruthless gods from various mythologies vie for power, to save her loved ones and find her way home.

Faye's Fighting Style and Unique Abilities

Santa Monica Studio has focused on creating a unique and fresh gameplay feel for Faye, one that still meets the high expectations of fans of the series.

Faye's combat is designed to maximize lethality, power, and fluidity, combining the agile movements and fluidity of the Greek era with a Nordic world-building approach.

Faye can move effortlessly between land and air without pausing her actions, boasting a highly responsive combat.

As the "Golden Hand of the Jötnar," Faye possesses powerful soul manipulation abilities, enhanced by the ancient magic surrounding her.

She can strike enemies with enough force to detach their souls from their physical bodies, opening up innovative new combo opportunities.

Allies and Enemies in Everywhen

Faye won't explore Everywhen alone. She'll be accompanied by two exciting new characters.

The first is Phranque, a curious and sincere cosmic cube, voiced by Jack Quaid.

Phranque will do anything to protect his friends and the creatures of Everywhen.

Another ally is Rue, the guardian of a magical ribbon tasked with keeping the powerful sword from falling into the wrong hands, voiced by Perlina Lau.

On her journey, Faye will encounter gods from various mythologies competing in Everywhen.

Some of the revealed enemies include the Egyptian lion goddess Sekhmet and the Mongolian war god Begtse.

The presence of gods from various mythologies confirms that Everywhen is a place where various pantheons converge, giving Santa Monica Studio room to significantly expand the God of War lore.