Santa Monica Studio has confirmed that the upcoming title, God of War Laufey, will be available on physical disc. This announcement has led to speculation about the game's potential release window, particularly in light of Sony's stated plan to cease support for physical game discs beginning in January 2028.
The confirmation that God of War Laufey will include a disc version has fueled theories that the game will launch before this 2028 cutoff. This timing aligns with earlier reports from reporter Jason Schreier, who indicated that Laufey is targeting a release in February or March 2027. Another significant PlayStation 5 title, Marvel's Wolverine, has also been confirmed to be releasing on disc.
God of War Laufey is set to continue the acclaimed series, shifting its narrative focus from Kratos to his wife, Faye. The game will feature Faye embarking on a journey accompanied by a gelatinous cube character voiced by Jack Quaid.
Sony's decision to phase out physical game discs, despite continued strong sales of physical media, is seen as a strategic business move aimed at maximizing profits. This decision has drawn considerable discussion among players and industry observers.
Speculation also extends to the next generation of Xbox consoles, with some predicting a similar move away from discs. However, Microsoft recently announced that Halo: Campaign Evolved will be released on disc for both PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, indicating that physical media will remain a part of their strategy for the immediate future.