God of War fans have discovered what they believe to be a heartbreaking spoiler regarding the death of Faye, Kratos' wife, from the recently revealed gameplay trailer for God of War Laufey. The trailer, shown at Sony's State of Play, has been meticulously analyzed by the community, leading to a theory that Faye died peacefully in her sleep.
Context from God of War (2018)
In the opening moments of God of War (2018), players learn that Faye has died. Kratos and Atreus burn her body, setting them on a journey to scatter her ashes at the highest point in all realms. While the game shows the immediate aftermath of grief, it never reveals the cause of her death. Flashbacks hint that Faye knew her time was coming, but the circumstances remain ambiguous.
Fan Analysis of the Laufey Trailer
Reddit user pinkpugita pointed out that when Faye awakens in the Everywhen, she immediately looks to her right, calling for Kratos, then to her left for Atreus. This matches the layout of the family's homestead in Midgard, where Faye slept beside Kratos with Atreus in a cot to her left. This suggests she died in her sleep, as her first instinct upon waking is to check for her family in their sleeping positions.
Further evidence comes from Faye's comment that she 'didn't get to say goodbye,' indicating a sudden passing during the night rather than in battle. Additionally, Kratos does not seek revenge for her death, implying there is no one to blame. As pinkpugita notes, 'Faye and Kratos made arrangements for her death as we saw in Ragnarok. Kratos seemed to have accepted it will eventually happen.'
Unresolved Plot Threads in God of War Laufey
God of War Laufey is confirmed as the next mainline entry, with Sony Santa Monica stating that while Kratos is not the main protagonist, the game continues the saga. Ragnarok left several mysteries, such as who blew the horn to summon Jormungandr in the first God of War (likely Faye), the fate of Odin's mask, and the disappearance of the giants. The Laufey trailer mentions the mask directly, and given that Laufey is a giant, fans hope to learn more about her activities with Tyr before the events of God of War (2018).
Release Date and Platform
God of War Laufey currently has no release date, but it is expected to arrive in 2027 as a PlayStation 5 exclusive. Fans eagerly anticipate how these plot threads will be resolved, including the definitive explanation for Faye's death.
