At San Diego Comic Con, creative director Cory Barlog confirmed that the God of War franchise will extend beyond the upcoming Laufey installment, with a direct sequel already in development. The announcement, made quietly amid a panel celebrating Laufey's cast, reveals that Sony Santa Monica views this not as a conclusion but as a continuing saga — one still anchored by Kratos, the warrior whose journey has come to define modern mythological storytelling in games. In an era when franchises often mistake endings for exhaustion, this studio is choosing instead to dig deeper.
God of War Sequel Confirmed: Kratos Returns After Laufey
Kratos is not finished, and neither is his story
Mark
So Barlog announced this at Comic Con—another God of War game after Laufey. Did he say anything about when it might arrive, or is this purely a "we're working on it" situation?
Mimi
The announcement itself was the news. No timeline, no release window. Just confirmation that it exists and that Kratos will be the lead. In this industry, that's often how these things go—you announce the announcement before you announce the actual details.
Mark
And Laufey itself is this sideways story about Faye in the afterlife, happening at the same time as the 2018 game. So the new game will pick up after Laufey ends, not after Ragnarök?
Mimi
Exactly. It's a direct continuation of Laufey's narrative. Which means Laufey isn't just a side story—it's essential to understanding what comes next. The studio is building a more complex timeline, layering stories on top of each other.
Mark
That's ambitious. Do you think players will actually care about Faye's story enough to make that work?
Mimi
That depends entirely on how well they execute it. Faye has always been a ghost in Kratos' story—present in her absence. If Laufey makes her real, makes her choices matter, then yes. If it feels like filler, then the whole structure collapses.
Mark
And Kratos coming back for the third game—is that a relief or a risk? Could the character be wearing thin by then?
Mimi
Kratos is the anchor. He's what people come for. But you're right that there's a limit to how many times you can tell his story before it becomes repetitive. The real question is whether the new game has something genuinely new to say about him, or if it's just more of the same wrapped in different mythology.
The Pulse
- Cory Barlog dropped the confirmation at Comic Con without ceremony, but the weight of it is clear: a post-Laufey God of War sequel is already in motion.
- God of War: Laufey itself is still fresh news, announced only months ago, yet the studio is already mapping the road beyond it — signalling an ambitious, multi-chapter vision.
- The sequel will pick up directly where Laufey ends, keeping Kratos as protagonist and refusing to reset the narrative momentum built across years of storytelling.
- With Laufey exploring Faye's parallel journey through the divine afterlife, and a third game now confirmed, the God of War universe is expanding in both directions — backward into untold history and forward into uncharted consequence.
- The franchise's long-term trajectory now hinges on whether Sony Santa Monica can sustain the emotional and narrative quality that made the 2018 and 2022 entries landmark achievements.
At San Diego Comic Con, creative director Cory Barlog confirmed that the God of War franchise will extend beyond the upcoming Laufey installment, with a direct sequel already in development. The announcement, made quietly amid a panel celebrating Laufey's cast, reveals that Sony Santa Monica views this not as a conclusion but as a continuing saga — one still anchored by Kratos, the warrior whose journey has come to define modern mythological storytelling in games. In an era when franchises often mistake endings for exhaustion, this studio is choosing instead to dig deeper.
At San Diego Comic Con this week, Cory Barlog confirmed what many fans hoped but few expected so soon: another God of War game is already in development, set to follow the upcoming God of War: Laufey. The announcement came during a panel that also featured Laufey's cast — Deborah Ann Woll, Christopher Judge, and Jack Quaid — and arrived without elaborate fanfare, yet its implications are substantial. Sony Santa Monica is not treating Laufey as a finale. It is a waypoint.
For those still catching up, God of War: Laufey centres on Faye, Kratos' wife, as she moves through the Everywhen — a divine afterlife where gods dwell — with her journey unfolding in parallel to the events of the beloved 2018 God of War. Players will inhabit a story happening simultaneously with one they may already know, filling in gaps and recontextualising a world they thought they understood.
What Barlog confirmed is that once that story concludes, another begins. The new game will continue directly from where Laufey ends, with Kratos remaining at the centre. The narrative will not reset — it will deepen.
The God of War universe already feels expansive, built across Norse mythology, family drama, and two critically acclaimed entries. Laufey adds dimension by finally giving voice to a character whose absence shaped everything. Now, with a third game on the horizon, the studio is signalling there is still more ground to cover. Whether Barlog and his team can sustain that momentum remains the open question — but for now, their intentions are unmistakable: Kratos is not finished.
At San Diego Comic Con this week, Cory Barlog stood before a room of fans and industry watchers with news that will shape the God of War franchise for years to come: another game is already in motion, arriving after the upcoming God of War: Laufey, and it will bring Kratos back to center stage.
Barlog, the creative director steering the series, made the announcement during a panel that also featured the cast of Laufey itself—Deborah Ann Woll, Christopher Judge, and Jack Quaid among them. The confirmation came without fanfare or elaborate ceremony, but it signals something significant: Sony Santa Monica is not treating Laufey as a capstone. It is a waypoint.
For those still catching up, God of War: Laufey is itself a relatively recent revelation, announced just a couple of months ago. The game takes a narrative detour into the story of Faye, Kratos' wife, as she navigates the Everywhen—the divine afterlife where gods dwell. Crucially, her journey unfolds in parallel to the events of 2018's God of War, meaning players will experience a story happening simultaneously with a game they may have already completed, filling in gaps and adding layers to a world they thought they understood.
What Barlog confirmed at Comic Con is that once players finish that story, another one awaits. The new game will pick up the threads Laufey leaves behind, continuing directly from where that installment ends. Kratos will remain the protagonist, the scarred warrior whose arc has defined the entire modern God of War saga. The narrative will not reset or pivot away; it will deepen.
This announcement arrives at a moment when the God of War universe feels genuinely expansive. The 2018 game and its 2022 sequel, Ragnarök, already established a rich mythology grounded in Norse cosmology and family drama. Laufey adds another dimension by exploring a character whose presence shaped Kratos' entire journey but whose own story remained largely untold. Now, with a third game confirmed, the studio is signaling that there is still more ground to cover, more characters to understand, more consequences to explore.
For players invested in Kratos' story, the news is straightforward: the journey continues. For Sony Santa Monica, it represents a long-term commitment to a franchise that has become one of PlayStation's most valuable properties. The God of War universe, it seems, is far from exhausted. What remains to be seen is whether Barlog and his team can sustain the narrative momentum through yet another installment, or whether the law of diminishing returns will eventually catch up. For now, though, the studio has made its intentions clear: Kratos is not finished, and neither is his story.
Notable Quotes
Fans can expect another God of War game to follow God of War: Laufey, starring Kratos and connecting directly to Laufey's story— Cory Barlog, creative director
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