God of War Laufey Pre-Orders: What the PS5 Deluxe Edition and Bonus Include, and What's Missing
God of War Laufey pre-orders open on the PlayStation Store on September 29 at 10am local time, Santa Monica Studio confirmed on Monday, and Sony has now spelled out what comes in the pre-order bonus and the Digital Deluxe Edition. The game is a PlayStation 5 release due on February 16, 2027, and the announcement lists no other platform.
What the announcement does not include is a price. Sony has not said what the standard game or the Digital Deluxe Edition will cost, so anyone planning to buy on day one will find out when the store listing goes live.
When do God of War Laufey pre-orders go live?
Pre-orders start on Tuesday, September 29 at 10:00am local time. That wording means the store opens region by region rather than at one global moment, so a buyer in New York gets access three hours before a buyer in Los Angeles. Sony's post does not list retailers, but its fine print confirms a physical Standard Edition alongside the digital versions.
The launch date stays February 16, 2027, which leaves close to five months between paying and playing. PlayStation Store pre-orders can normally be cancelled before release under Sony's refund rules, but check the terms on the listing before you commit.
What the God of War Laufey pre-order bonus includes
Every edition bought before launch gets the same three items:
- Last Wish Armor Set for Faye
- Phranque Golden Leaves Appearance, a cosmetic skin
- In-game resource pack
Two details sit in the footnotes. First, the armor and the cosmetic unlock through story progression, so you will not have them equipped in the opening minutes. Second, buyers of the physical Standard Edition get the bonus as a download code, which needs an internet connection and a PlayStation account to redeem. A secondhand disc bought after launch will not carry it.
What's in the Digital Deluxe Edition?
The Digital Deluxe Edition adds a matching gear set built around Sony's new "Dark Alchemy" theme, plus two extras outside the game:
- Dark Alchemy Armor Set
- Dark Alchemy Blade
- Dark Alchemy Bow Scales
- Dark Alchemy Catalyst
- In-game resource pack
- Digital mini artbook
- Official digital soundtrack
Like the pre-order items, the four Dark Alchemy pieces unlock as you progress through the story. The Bow Scales are more than a skin: each set of Scales on Faye's bow carries its own perk, so the Deluxe version changes how the bow plays as well as how it looks. Sony has not announced a physical collector's edition, and the Deluxe Edition is digital only.
Is God of War Laufey worth pre-ordering now?
The honest case for waiting is simple: there is no price yet, and the bonus items are not exclusive to launch day in any way that matters for most players. They unlock mid-story and consist of one armor set, one cosmetic and a resource pack. For context only, the last mainline entry, God of War Ragnarök, launched at $69.99 for the standard game and $79.99 for its Digital Deluxe Edition. Sony has not confirmed that Laufey will follow the same pricing.
If you already know you want the Dark Alchemy gear and the soundtrack, the Deluxe Edition is the only way Sony has announced to get them. If you are undecided, waiting for the price costs you nothing.
What else Sony revealed about Faye's combat
The same announcement introduced the Serpent Bow, Faye's main ranged weapon. It has two aiming modes: a full trigger press for precise shots that can hit weak points to slow or disarm enemies, with up to five arrows stacked into one charged volley; and a half press for a mobile hip-fire stance that sprays arrows at close range. Faye can switch arrow types for rapid fire, explosive and multi-target shots, and the bow has its own unlockable skill tree.
Gear customisation splits into the Blade for her sword, Scales for the bow, and Catalysts, magic artifacts with different effects. Armor sets carry separate perks and stats. The game is set in a realm Sony calls the Everywhen, the afterlife of the gods.
For more on the franchise beyond the games, see our report on Dave Bautista playing Kratos in the Prime Video God of War series. If you want something to play before February, our ranked list of the best PS5 games covers what is out now, and our Until Dawn 2 PS5 pre-order price report tracks another Sony-published game taking orders this year.
Frequently Asked Questions
When can I pre-order God of War Laufey?
Pre-orders open on Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at 10:00am local time, so the start time depends on your region. Both digital editions and a physical Standard Edition are planned, and the physical copy includes the pre-order bonus as a download code.
How much does God of War Laufey cost?
Sony has not announced a price for either the standard game or the Digital Deluxe Edition. Pricing should appear when the PlayStation Store listing goes live with pre-orders. For reference only, God of War Ragnarök launched at $69.99 standard and $79.99 for its Digital Deluxe Edition.
What do you get for pre-ordering God of War Laufey?
Pre-ordering any edition gives you the Last Wish Armor Set, the cosmetic Phranque Golden Leaves Appearance and an in-game resource pack. The armor and cosmetic unlock through story progression rather than at the start of the game.
Is God of War Laufey coming to PC or PS4?
Sony has announced God of War Laufey only for PlayStation 5, launching February 16, 2027. There is no announced PS4 or PC version. Earlier God of War games reached PC after their console launch, but Sony has said nothing about that for Laufey.
Does the physical edition of God of War Laufey get the pre-order bonus?
Yes. The physical Standard Edition includes the pre-order bonus as a download code. Redeeming it requires an internet connection and a PlayStation account, so a used disc bought later may not include a working code.
