Untitled God of War Live-Service Game

Project Zeta is trying to crack a near-impenetrable market.

IGN’s live reporting of San Diego Comic-Con 2026 continues, this time from the front row of the God of War Laufey panel.

God of War director Cory Barlog announced a new GOW starring original protagonist Kratos, it will tie directly into Laufey's story.

Kratos' story isn't over yet, as God of War developer Sony Santa Monica announced that the main face of the franchise will lead a new game, following the launch of God of War Laufey in February 2027. Speaking at San Diego Comic-Con, Santa Monica Studio head of creative Cory Barlog briefly announced a new Kratos-led game that will connect directly to next year's new God of War adventure that stars his deceased wife, Faye. "Everything we are doing in the Faye game is a continuation of what came before and to set up and expand what comes next," Barlog said (via IGN). "Faye is--while it's a differ

Actor Deborah Ann Woll, who plays the main character Laufey AKA Faye in God of War Laufey, has further discussed the game and its story. The previous God of War games featured Kratos in the lead role, but Laufey focuses on Faye's story. Woll said in an interview that it feels "extraordinary" to think that some people will play the God of War game because the main character is a woman, and a woman played by a popular actor like she is. "We need as much diversity as possible within these stories so that we can tell even more stories. This is all just about enjoying each other’s perspectives and