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New Kratos-Led God of War Game Announced at SDCC
IGN • • technology
Key Points:
- Cory Barlog, head of creative at Santa Monica Studio, confirmed that the next Kratos-led God of War game will follow God of War Laufey and will connect directly to Laufey's story, though no release date or platform details were provided.
- God of War Laufey is set for release on February 16, 2027, and aims to expand the game world with unexpected characters, serving as a continuation that sets up future titles in the series.
- Despite mixed early reactions to God of War Laufey, particularly regarding gameplay simplicity and Kratos' limited role, Santa Monica Studio affirmed that Kratos will remain central to future games in the franchise.
- The studio also announced a remake of the original God of War Greek trilogy, which will bring Kratos back into the spotlight, though this project is still in early development with no confirmed release date.
