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Laufey's Role in God of War — Beyond the Flashbacks
Updated 2026-06-03
Laufey (Faye) appears in God of War (2018) and Ragnarök only through flashbacks, stories, and her lingering influence. She's a background character in those games, but her presence is felt in almost every major decision Kratos and Atreus make. Now, God of War Laufey finally lets us play as her.
Her Role in the Original Games
- She set Kratos and Atreus on their journey by having her ashes spread at the highest peak.
- She carved symbols into trees that guided them through Midgard and kept them safe from monsters.
- Her hidden history with the giants gave Atreus his heritage and powers.
- In Ragnarök, flashbacks show her teaching Kratos how to be a father and questioning whether he'd be a good one.
- Her funeral pyre at the start of the 2018 game is the emotional heart of the entire story.
The New Game Changes Everything
God of War Laufey takes her from a memory to a protagonist. For the first time, we'll see her world — her fights, her travels, her choices. The game spans Norse, Egyptian, and Mongol mythologies, showing us a Faye who was a wanderer and warrior long before she became a wife and mother. This isn't just a side story. It's a full game built around her perspective.
FAQ
- How much of Laufey did we see in the previous games?
- Very little. She appears in flashback scenes in God of War Ragnarök and is mentioned constantly in the 2018 game, but she's never a playable or fully present character until now.
- Is God of War Laufey a prequel or a sequel?
- It's a prequel. The story takes place before Faye meets Kratos, exploring her life as a giant traveling through different mythologies.