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God of War Laufey launches February 16, 2027

Sony schedules God of War Laufey for February 2027, while Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 heads to PC and consoles on August 25.

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God of War Laufey launches February 16, 2027

Sony Interactive Entertainment and Santa Monica Studio will release God of War Laufey exclusively on PlayStation 5 on February 16, 2027, according to reporting by Gematsu.

Narrative Focus for God of War Laufey

The upcoming entry shifts focus to Laufey (Faye), the wife of Kratos. According to Gematsu, the storyline follows Laufey after her death as she awakens in an unfamiliar realm and uncovers the arrangements she made to safeguard Kratos and Atreus.

Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 Release Watch

Publisher Daybreak Game Company and developer Cold Iron Studios have confirmed that Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 will launch on August 25, 2026. As reported by Gematsu, the cooperative third-person shooter will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store. According to reporting from MassivelyOP, the August launch arrives slightly earlier than the game's previously anticipated late Q3 timeframe.

The sequel offers co-op gameplay supporting up to four players. Additionally, a standalone "40th Anniversary Premium Edition Upgrade" will be sold separately for $19.99, according to Gematsu.

Akatori Confirms Staggered Launch Schedule

Developer Contrast Games has detailed launch dates for its 2.5D Metroidvania, Akatori. As reported by Gematsu, the game lands first on PC via Steam on August 5, 2026, followed by PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One on August 12, 2026. A Switch 2 release is scheduled for 2027.

Addressing the launch announcement in a statement shared by Gematsu, Alex Kishchinskiy, CEO of Contrast Games, said: "Players have been asking when they can fully dive into Akatori, and we’re thrilled to share the dates finally. The team has poured years of care and consistency into crafting a Metroidvania that respects the genre and ensures movement and combat are tremendous."

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Sources: Gematsu
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