In its latest announcement, Santa Monica Studio revealed God of War Laufey, a PlayStation 5 title that follows Faye, Kratos’ late partner, as she navigates the Everywhen, a divine afterlife where gods from every pantheon converge. The game promises a return to the Greek‑era hack‑and‑slash feel, now elevated with double‑jump and air‑juggle mechanics, while also hinting at future remakes and cross‑franchise possibilities.

Everywhen: A Mythological Crossroads for Faye and the Gods

The Everywhen is described as a nexus where deities from Greek, Egyptian, Mongolian/Tibetan, and other mythologies intersect. According to the source, early glimpses show Faye meeting the Egyptian goddess Sekhmet and confronting the Mongolian/Tibetan deity Begtse, who is implied to be her lover. This setting opens unprecedented crossover potential, allowing Santa Monica to weave a narrative that runs parallel to the events of God of War (2018) and God of War Ragnarök while exploring Faye’s own legacy.

Air‑Juggle Combat Revives the Greek Trilogy’s Signature Style

PlayStation’s June State of Play showcased the game’s combat system, which the source notes is “nostalgic yet refreshed.” Unlike the grounded, weighty fighting of Kratos and Atreus in the Norse era, Faye’s moveset emphasizes heightened agility, double‑jumping, and extensive air‑juggle mechanics. This airborne, combo‑heavy approach directly evokes the fluid, crowd‑control focus of the franchise’s original Greek trilogy, offering a distinct rhythm within the modern third‑person, parry‑intensive framework.

Sentient Allies: Rue, Phranque, and the Sword’s Mysterious Power

Faye’s primary weapon is a sentient sword, accompanied by a talking ribbon named Rue and a sentient cube called Phranque. These companions serve both as tools in battle and as NPC allies, hinting at deeper lore to be uncovered. The source suggests that their inclusion may signal a new layer of narrative depth, blending combat with character interaction in a way unseen in previous titles.

Bridging Past and Future: Implications for Greek Trilogy Remakes

The resurgence of air‑juggling has fueled speculation that Santa Monica is strategically preparing for the rumored remakes of the classic Greek God of War trilogy. The source notes that many believe this combat style is being refined for those remakes, potentially marrying the Blades of Chaos mechanics from the recent Norse games with the agility of Laufey. Furthermore, it suggests a design lineage where future protagonists , such as an older Atreus, could inherit these mechanics.

Unanswered Questions: Who Is Begtse and What Is the Egyptian Kratos Adventure?

While the source confirms Faye’s encounters with Sekhmet and Begtse, it leaves unanswered who exactly Begtse is and how his relationship with Faye will play out. Additionally, the possibility of an Egyptian‑focused Kratos adventure remains unconfirmed, raising questions about whether Santa Monica will expand the franchise’s mythological scope beyond the Everywhen .