Santa Monica Studio has confirmed that God of War Laufey will be available on disc, a move that suggests the game is planned for release before Sony discontinues physical game production on PlayStation in 2028. The confirmation came via a post on X, addressing growing fan concerns about the shift away from physical media.
The studio announced its upcoming panel at San Diego Comic-Con on July 24, featuring cast members and Game Director Ariel Lawrence, with Cory Barlog moderating. In anticipation of potential negative reactions regarding the move from physical releases, Santa Monica Studio directly stated, "We can confirm God of War Laufey will be available on disc."
The announcement was met with largely positive comments, with many users speculating this could be the last physical release from the studio. The future of physical media on PlayStation remains uncertain, as Sony has indicated no new discs will be produced starting January 2028. However, games already published can continue to have physical copies manufactured.
A key question surrounding this transition is whether PS5 discs will retain compatibility with the anticipated PS6, perhaps through an optional optical drive. Unlike Sony, Microsoft is reportedly exploring solutions to preserve physical game libraries, with Xbox reportedly testing a method to grant digital licenses for physical games played on its current-generation consoles.
God of War Laufey does not currently have an official release date. The inclusion of a physical disc option is a significant detail, especially given the ongoing shift towards digital-only distribution in the gaming industry. This decision may also provide a timeline hint, as it needs to be manufactured and distributed before Sony's proposed 2028 cutoff for new physical game production.