Gow Laufey pre-orders open Sept. 29 with editions detailed
Gow Laufey fans can pre-order God of War Laufey starting September 29 at 10:00am local time. Standard and Digital Deluxe PS5 editions are detailed, alongside Faye's new Serpent Bow, ahead of the February 16, 2027 launch from Santa Monica Studio.
Sony and Santa Monica Studio confirmed the window on PlayStation Blog, pairing edition breakdowns with fresh combat footage. For more entertainment headlines, see our Celebrity Breaking News hub.
Key Takeaways
- Gow Laufey pre-orders open September 29, 2026 at 10:00am local time.
- God of War Laufey launches on PlayStation 5 on February 16, 2027.
- Pre-order bonuses include the Last Wish Armor Set, a Phranque cosmetic, and a resource pack.
- The Digital Deluxe Edition adds Dark Alchemy gear plus a mini artbook and soundtrack.
- Faye's new Serpent Bow supports precision aim, hip-fire, and customizable Scales.
When do God of War Laufey pre-orders start?
Pre-orders for God of War Laufey go live tomorrow, September 29, at 10:00am local time. Push Square notes the PS5 exclusive remains locked for a February 16, 2027 release, with a Standard Edition and Digital Deluxe Edition on offer.
According to Game Informer, asterisked bonuses unlock through story progression. Pricing was not listed in the announcements covering the editions.
What comes with each God of War Laufey edition?
Buying any copy before launch unlocks the shared pre-order package: the Last Wish Armor Set, the Phranque Golden Leaves Appearance cosmetic, and an in-game resource pack.
The Digital Deluxe Edition adds the Dark Alchemy Armor Set, Dark Alchemy Blade, Dark Alchemy Bow Scales, and Dark Alchemy Catalyst, plus another resource pack, a digital mini artbook, and the official God of War Laufey digital soundtrack.
Santa Monica Studio said armor, Blade, Scales, and Catalyst options will let players mix perks, stats, and looks to suit different playstyles in the Everywhen.
What is Faye's Serpent Bow in gow laufey combat?
God of War Laufey follows Faye—Kratos' wife—as she fights to liberate and survive the Everywhen, the afterlife of the gods, after her death at the start of God of War (2018). Alongside her sword, she wields the Serpent Bow, an enchanted weapon that shifts from dormant to notched at high speed.
Full-aim precision mode boosts draw distance and lets Faye target body points to impair foes, then stack up to five arrows for a volley. Half-aim hip-fire keeps her mobile for close-range clusters, juggling airborne enemies and extending combos.
Arrow types include rapid fire, explosive detonations, and multi-target shots. Scales change the bow's look and perk, including the Dark Alchemy Bow Scales in the Digital Deluxe Edition, with further unlockable skills ahead of launch.