“God of War Laufey” will release Feb. 16, 2027 from PlayStation’s Santa Monica Studios. Pre-orders go live on Sept. 29.
The prequel game in the action-adventure franchise centers on Laufey, also known as Faye. “God of War Laufey” follows the legendary warrior beyond death through the Everywhen, the afterlife of the gods.
Fans who pre-order the game will receive a special armor set, cosmetic appearance and in-game resource pack.
The game also features a new weapon for Faye in the Everywhen. The enchanted bow with a shifting serpent form gives players a powerful weapon in close and ranged combat.
See more gaming news from the week in the roundup below.
PARTNERSHIPS
Media company Critical Role and game studio Lichtund announced a publishing partnership for “Rockbeasts,” an upcoming RPG game where players lead a 90s rock-and-roll band to fame.
Set to launch in 2027, “Rockbeasts” allows gamers to “book gigs, manage money and fragile egos, keep equipment running, schedule rehearsals and navigate the music industry’s moral minefield, from predatory record labels and jaded venue owners to hard-nosed executives. Every decision shapes the band’s relationships, reputation and future.”
Critical Role will serve as the co-publisher, also offering voice actors for the game.
NEW RELEASES
“The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Remastered” has launched on Battle.net.
The new version of Geralt’s adventure will feature updated visuals, improved quest tracking and revamped combat, which includes more reactive enemies and smoother movements. Weapon and armor transmogrification as well as new accessibility features are also included.
Available on Battle.net, “The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Remastered” is in partnership with CD Projekt Red.
TRAILERS
“Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4” releases Oct. 23, with the PC trailer now available.
As announced earlier this year, “Modern Warfare 4” is “Set against a rapidly escalating global conflict centered on the Korean Peninsula, ‘Modern Warfare 4’ pushes the series into darker and more dangerous territory as a full-scale invasion of South Korea threatens to destabilize the world.”
Players who digitally pre-order “Modern Warfare 4” can begin preloading on Oct. 15. Campaign Early Access begins Oct. 16.
The Infinity Ward-developed game launches Oct. 23 on Xbox Series X and S, PlayStation 5 and PC via Battle.net, Xbox on PC, Steam and Nintendo Switch 2.
Watch the PC trailer below.