God of War Laufey Part of PS5 Dev's Plans from the Start, Pitched in 2018
New details emerge on the upcoming God of War Laufey, revealing that the title was part of development plans since 2018.
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The brief
Details regarding the development of God of War Laufey indicate that the project was originally pitched in 2018. The game is confirmed to be part of the development team's long-term strategy for the PS5 platform.
Coverage from outlets including Push Square, IGN, and Wccftech highlights the involvement of actor Deborah Ann Woll, who has spoken on the project's extended development timeline. Reports also detail specific lore elements, such as the inclusion of a central cube, and address the thematic focus of the story.
Future developments remain subject to further announcements from the development team. Coverage does not yet specify a release date or further gameplay details.
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Quick answers
When were the plans for God of War Laufey first pitched?
Development plans for the title were initially pitched in 2018.
Who is starring in the game?
Actor Deborah Ann Woll is confirmed as a star of the project.
What is the game's story focused on?
According to reports, the game's story is not focused on gender, though it is deeply tied to the existing lore.
Coverage (9)
- God of War Laufey is a Second Chance to Pay Off Secret in the 2018 Game IMDb · 69d ago
- Simple Universe Expansion, Kratos is Still Around: Actress Reveals God of War Laufey Details and Confirms Santa Monica's Multi-Year Plan ixbt.games · 69d ago
- God Of War Laufey Is Ten Years In The Making Insider Gaming · 69d ago
- God Of War Laufey Actress: ‘This Is Just The Beginning’ Insider Gaming · 69d ago
- God Of War Laufey Actor Says The Game’s Story Is Not About Gender GameSpot · 69d ago
- God of War Laufey proves women are still gaining ground in gaming, and I'm thrilled Kratos is sitting this one out GamesRadar+ · 69d ago
- God of War Laufey Star Deborah Ann Woll Breaks Silence on a Massive 10-Year Secret: “I Still Pinch Myself” Wccftech · 69d ago
- ‘It’s Deeply a Part of the Lore’ — God of War Laufey Star Deborah Ann Woll Reveals About That Cube IGN · 69d ago
- God of War Laufey Part of PS5 Dev's Plans from the Start, Pitched in 2018 Push Square · 69d ago
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