June 2026 State of Play — God of War Laufey Reveal Recap

Sony's June 2026 State of Play was a packed show, but one announcement dominated the conversation: God of War Laufey. Here's a full recap of how the reveal went down and everything we learned.

The Reveal Timeline

• The show opened with third-party titles and indie games for about 30 minutes.
• A teaser played — just the sound of a spear being dragged across stone. The God of War symbol appeared.
• Cory Barlog walked on stage. "We've been working on something special," he said.
• The three-minute cinematic trailer played, followed by 30 seconds of gameplay footage.
• Deborah Ann Woll came on stage and confirmed she voices Faye.
• Barlog confirmed the game spans Norse, Egyptian, and Mongol mythologies.
• No release date. The trailer ended with "Coming to PS5."

What Wasn't Shown

Notably absent from the presentation were any details on release timing, pricing, pre-order bonuses, or special editions. There was also no mention of multiplayer, New Game Plus, or post-launch content. Sony clearly wanted to focus on the announcement itself and save the finer details for later showcases.