The events begin immediately after Laufey's death. The heroine awakens in the mysterious world of Everywhen – the afterlife realm of the gods. She must save the plans she prepared to protect Kratos and Atreus.
Everywhen will be a key location in the game. It is the source and end of all magic, a dimension beyond known worlds. Gods and creatures from various mythologies meet here. Among Faye's first opponents shown were the Egyptian goddess Sekhmet and Begtse.
According to Santa Monica Studio, the game will retain the core elements of the series: brutal combat, world exploration, and a strong narrative. At the same time, Faye will have her own fighting style. The developers have combined the dynamism of the Greek trilogy with the exploration and storytelling of the Norse saga. Combat will be faster, and transitions between ground and aerial attacks will be smoother.
Faye, known as the Golden Hand of the Jotun, will be able to manipulate enemy souls, use them in combinations, and perform powerful attacks. According to the story, the heroine will also receive a legendary magical sword.
She will be joined by new characters: the cosmic cube Frank, voiced by Jack Quaid, and the sword's guardian, Ru. Deborah Ann Woll will return to her role as Faye.
The project is led by Cory Barlog and Ariel Lawrence. The developers emphasize that God of War: Laufey is not a spin-off, but a new stage in the development of the entire God of War universe, which will answer the question of what happens to gods after death.