God of War Laufey - What The Hell Is Going On?

When you initially hear about a spin-off to a popular franchise, it may not always spark the most interest. Case in point: all those rumors about Sony Santa Monica pursuing a new story starring Kratos' wife, Faye, combined with combat more in line with the older trilogy in terms of mobility and aggression. With the latest State of Play, the studio finally revealed its next entry in the long-running franchise with over 20 minutes of eye-watering gameplay. And there's no two ways about it – Laufey looks amazing. And confusing, for many reasons. We start with the opening from the Norse saga's first chapter, where Kratos and Atreus cremate Faye and say their goodbyes. What comes next for them is an arduous journey spanning the Nine Realms and ultimately invoking Ragnarok. But far from a peaceful eternal rest, Faye awakens in an unknown land that we later learn is called the Everywhen. And this place is far more chaotic than what she's used to.