Santa Monica Studio Sets God of War Laufey Pre-Orders for September 29

Santa Monica Studio will open pre-orders for God of War Laufey on September 29, 2026 at 10:00am local time, the studio announced in a PlayStation Blog post on September 28, 2026. The post detailed the game’s pre-order bonus and Digital Deluxe Edition contents and shared new details on Faye’s combat ahead of the PlayStation 5 launch on February 16, 2027.

Pre-Order Bonus and Digital Deluxe Edition

Players who purchase God of War Laufey before launch will receive the Last Wish Armor Set, a Phranque Golden Leaves Appearance cosmetic, and an in-game resource pack.

The God of War Laufey Digital Deluxe Edition contains the Dark Alchemy Armor Set, the Dark Alchemy Blade, the Dark Alchemy Bow Scales, and the Dark Alchemy Catalyst. It also includes an In-Game Resource Pack, a Digital Mini Artbook, and the Official God of War Laufey Digital Soundtrack.

According to the post’s redemption notes, in-game items unlock via story progression. For the physical Standard Edition, the pre-order bonus is available via download code, and an internet connection and an account for PlayStation are required.

Serpent Bow Combat and Gear Customization

The post introduced Faye’s Serpent Bow, an enchanted bow with the shifting form of a serpent that serves as her new weapon in the Everywhen. The studio said the bow can go from dormant to notched at lightning speed, allowing Faye to weave arrow strikes alongside her other attacks in both close-quarters and ranged combat.

Fully pressing the aim trigger puts Faye into a precision mode with more precise aim and increased draw distance. Striking certain points on an enemy’s body can impair their movement or ability to strike, creating an opening for a melee follow-up. In this aim mode, Faye can charge the bow and stack up to five arrows for a volley, which the studio said pairs with Phranque’s ability to launch enemies into the sky.

A half press of the aim trigger shifts Faye into a more mobile hip-fire stance, where she can unleash a cluster of arrows at close range. According to the studio, the Serpent Bow’s quick-fire style lets her juggle airborne enemies and extend combos while swapping between weapons and abilities.

Alongside the two fire modes, Faye can use a variety of arrow types, including rapid fire, explosive detonations, and multi-target options. The bow can be equipped with different Serpent Scales that change both its look and the playstyle it specializes in through a unique perk (the Digital Deluxe Edition’s Dark Alchemy Bow Scales being one example), and unlockable skills expand its capabilities further.

Faye’s armor options offer a choice of gameplay perks, stats, and unique looks, according to the studio. Her other gear breaks into three customizable elements: the Blade, the customizable element of her sword; the Scales, which customize the Serpent Bow; and Catalysts, artifacts the studio described as capable of channeling the magic of the Everywhen, with a variety of different effects to choose from.

Revealed in June 2026

Santa Monica Studio first revealed God of War Laufey on June 2, 2026 as the next mainline entry in the God of War series, in an earlier PlayStation Blog post.

God of War Laufey follows Faye — Laufey, warrior and wife to Kratos — who awakens unexpectedly in a strange land after her funeral and discovers that the plans she put in place to protect Kratos and Atreus are now at risk. To save the ones she loves, she must fight through the Everywhen, the afterlife of the gods, where gods from across mythology vie for power.

Deborah Ann Woll reprises her God of War Ragnarök role as Faye, leading a cast that includes Jack Quaid as Phranque, a curious cosmic cube, and Perlina Lau as Rue, an enchanted ribbon guardian tasked with keeping a powerful sword in her care from falling into the wrong hands.

The studio has shown two of the gods Faye will encounter in the Everywhen, Sekhmet and Begtse. The June post described Faye as the Golden Hand of the Jötnar, the most powerful protector of the Giants, wielding powers that include the ability to manipulate souls, and noted she is the previous owner of the Leviathan Axe.

Santa Monica Studio said it will return with more news for God of War Laufey, closing the announcement with new screenshots showing the Everywhen ahead of the game’s launch on PlayStation 5 on February 16, 2027.