God of War Laufey Confirmed for Physical Disc, Suggesting Pre-2028 Release
Santa Monica Studio has confirmed that its upcoming title, God of War Laufey, will be available on a physical disc. This announcement has led to speculation regarding the game's release window, particularly in light of Sony's plan to discontinue support for physical game discs starting in January 2028. Reporter Jason Schreier has previously indicated a target release of February or March 2027 for the game. Like Laufey, another anticipated PS5 game, Marvel's Wolverine, is also slated for a disc release.
Santa Monica Studio has confirmed that its upcoming high-profile game, God of War Laufey, will be released on a physical disc. This confirmation comes as Sony announced its intention to cease support for physical game discs beginning in January 2028.
The availability of God of War Laufey on disc has fueled theories that the game will launch prior to Sony's stated deadline. This aligns with earlier reports from journalist Jason Schreier, who suggested that God of War Laufey is targeting a release in February or March 2027.
God of War Laufey is positioned as the next major installment in the God of War series, shifting its narrative focus from Kratos to his wife, Faye. The game will also feature a character described as a gelatinous cube, voiced by Jack Quaid.
In addition to God of War Laufey, another significant PlayStation 5 title, Marvel's Wolverine, is also confirmed to be released on a physical disc. The industry is observing Sony's move away from physical media, with some theorizing that Microsoft's next Xbox system, codenamed Project Helix, might also eventually reduce its reliance on discs. However, Microsoft recently announced that Halo: Campaign Evolved will be available on disc for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
According to GameSpot, Sony's decision to discontinue physical disc support is viewed as a business strategy amid increasing digital game sales.
