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God of War Franchise Timeline — Where Laufey Fits
Updated 2026-06-03
The God of War timeline spans Greek and Norse mythology across multiple games. God of War Laufey is a prequel set centuries before the 2018 game. Here's where it fits chronologically.
Chronological Order
| Game | Setting | Timeline Position |
|---|---|---|
| God of War Laufey | Norse, Egyptian, Mongol | Centuries before God of War (2018) — Faye's youth |
| God of War (2018) | Midgard | After Faye's death, Atreus is a child |
| God of War Ragnarök | All Nine Realms | Years after 2018, Ragnarök unfolds |
| Future Games | TBD | After Ragnarök, franchise future is open |
The Greek Saga (Earlier)
- God of War I-III, Chains of Olympus, Ghost of Sparta, Ascension — all take place in ancient Greece.
- Kratos destroys the Greek pantheon and ends up in Midgard.
- Faye's story runs parallel to this timeline but in different realms.
- She has no connection to the Greek saga — her world is entirely Norse, Egyptian, and Mongol.
By placing Laufey before the Norse saga, Santa Monica Studio fills in the biggest gap in the series: who Faye was and how she became the person Kratos fell in love with.
FAQ
- Is God of War Laufey the first game chronologically?
- In terms of the Norse saga, yes. But the Greek saga games (God of War I-III) still take place earlier in the overall timeline.
- Do I need to play the Greek games to understand Laufey?
- No. The Greek games are Kratos' story. God of War Laufey is self-contained and focuses on Faye's journey through different mythologies.