God of War Developer Sony Santa Monica Reportedly Making Action-Focused Spinoff Focused on Faye

IGN

by Tom Phillips

March 2, 2026

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Sony Santa Monica, known for the *God of War* series, is reportedly developing an action-focused spinoff centered on Faye, Kratos' wife and Atreus' mother. This new project, which IGN confirms as accurate, aims to establish a fresh franchise within the *God of War* universe. According to leaker NateTheHate, the game will focus on Faye's story, with plans for its reveal this year and release in early 2024. Faye, also known as Laufey, is a significant yet underexplored character in the series. In *God of War Ragnarök*, she is portrayed by Deborah Ann Woll and plays a crucial role in the narrative through flashbacks and dreams. Her death at the beginning of the 2018 *God of War* game sets the stage for Kratos' journey, but this spinoff will likely explore her story independently, possibly as a prequel that delves into her origins and experiences before Kratos' arrival in Norse mythology. This new project highlights Sony Santa Monica's strategic approach to expanding the *God of War* universe. By focusing on Faye, the studio is offering fans a fresh perspective that shifts away from Kratos, potentially creating a compelling narrative centered on maternal strength and ancient Norse mythology. This move aligns with recent initiatives like the *God of War Trilogy Remake* and the side

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Originally published on IGN on 3/2/2026