Series Recaps

The fastest way back into Norse-era context if 2018 and Ragnarök are a little fuzzy in your head.

Beyond Laufey: The Wider God of War Universe

God of War Trilogy Remake (In Development)

Announced at the February 2026 State of Play, a full remake of the original Greek-era trilogy (God of War, God of War II, and God of War III) is currently in development. This marks the first time the complete Greek saga will be remade for modern PlayStation hardware, bringing Kratos's origins to a new generation of players.

Cancelled Bluepoint Live-Service Game

Bloomberg reported that Bluepoint Games (known for the Demon's Souls PS5 remake) was working on a live-service God of War title before it was cancelled. The game would have featured Atreus falling into Hades, with players controlling different versions of Atreus in a cooperative multiplayer format. The project was shelved as part of Sony's broader shift away from live-service initiatives.

Amazon Prime Video Series (Filming)

The God of War TV series for Amazon Prime Video began filming on February 27, 2026. The show covers the Norse era with Ronald D. Moore as showrunner. The cast includes Ryan Hurst (Kratos), Callum Vinson (Atreus), Teresa Palmer (Sif), Mandy Patinkin (Odin), Ed Skrein (Baldur), and Alastair Duncan returning as Mímir.

ℹ️ Dual-Track Series Strategy Confirmed

Santa Monica Studio has moved beyond a simple "Kratos will return" statement. The official language — "we have many more stories to tell with him" — confirms a dual-track strategy: mainline Kratos-led God of War entries plus spin-off titles like Laufey that explore other characters and mythologies. Cory Barlog (Head of Creative) now oversees the long-term vision across both tracks.

Barlog: “Always Tell Stories About Kratos”

In a recent GamesRadar+ interview, Cory Barlog was explicit about Kratos' permanent place in the franchise: “We will always tell stories about Kratos.” Game Director Ariel Lawrence echoed the sentiment, expressing hope to “keep telling stories about everybodygoing forward” — a phrasing that suggests the series will expand well beyond a single protagonist model while keeping Kratos as the franchise's emotional anchor.

Multi-Team Architecture

Industry analysis suggests Santa Monica Studio may now be operating with multiple internal teams: Barlog's team focusing on Laufey and the broader franchise vision, potentially alongside another team working on the Greek trilogy remake. The dual-track strategy — Kratos-led mainline games plus character-focused spin-offs — strongly implies parallel development pipelines. NateTheHate's fully verified leaks and the simultaneous announcement of both Laufey and the Greek trilogy remake at separate State of Play events support this reading.

Series Overview

A fast catch-up if the finer Norse details are fuzzy and you need your footing back.

God of War (2018) Recap

The cleanest recap of where Faye's absence starts shaping everything.

Ragnarok Recap

The most useful direct lead-in for anyone trying to read Laufey through Ragnarök's ending.

Norse Era Timeline

A timeline-first version of the recap path for players who want the order straight.

Sons of Sparta

Side Story

Extra reading for fans who want every side thread connected to the new game.