Pre-orders for the highly anticipated “God of War Laufey” from Santa Monica Studio officially open tomorrow, September 29th at 10:00 AM (local time). Developed for the PlayStation 5 platform and with a release date set for February 16, 2027, this new game has generated great excitement among fans.

In addition to pre-order details, the studio also shared the first comprehensive information about the fighting style of Faye, one of the main characters of the game. According to reports, Faye’s fighting style will offer a significantly different experience than that of Kratos, the iconic hero of the series.

Pre-order Details and Bonuses Announced

Players who pre-order God of War Laufey will receive various exclusive bonuses. These bonuses include the “Last Wish Armor Set,” a cosmetic item called the “Phranque Golden Leaves Skin,” and an in-game resource pack. The Digital Deluxe Edition additionally offers rich content such as the “Dark Alchemy Armor Set,” “Dark Alchemy Blade,” “Dark Alchemy Bow Scales,” and “Dark Alchemy Catalyst,” along with a digital mini-art book and the official digital soundtrack.

The studio stated that all in-game items in both the standard and Digital Deluxe editions will unlock as the game progresses. This means these items will not be available from the beginning of the game. Santa Monica did not announce a price for either edition in the announcement, but this information will be finalized tomorrow when pre-orders begin.

Faye’s New Fighting Style Revealed

One of the most striking aspects of the developer update was Faye’s new weapon and fighting mechanics. The studio emphasized that Faye adopts a completely different approach from Kratos’s aggressive and direct fighting style. This aims to offer players a fresh gameplay experience in the series.

Serpent Bow Features Detailed

Faye’s main weapon, the “Serpent Bow,” is a magical bow that can instantly transform into a snake. This feature allows Faye to seamlessly integrate arrow shots into close-combat combos. According to Santa Monica Studio, the Serpent Bow is designed to be effective in both close and long-range combat.

The bow has two different firing modes, and these modes change depending on how long the trigger is pressed:

• Full Aim (Precise Mode): When the trigger is fully pressed, Faye achieves more accurate aiming and a longer shooting range. Targeting enemy body parts can restrict their movement or attacks, creating space for melee attacks. Charging the bow creates a powerful shot of up to five arrows, combining nicely with the ability to launch enemies into the air.
• Half Aim (Hip Fire Mode): Half-pressing the trigger allows Faye to assume a more portable stance, firing a cluster of arrows that deal intense damage at close range. This mode is ideal for controlling airborne enemies and extending combos when switching between weapons and abilities.

In addition to these two modes, Faye will also have access to various arrow types including rapid fire, explosive, and multi-purpose shots.

Equipment Customization Options Offered

The developers also announced that customization in God of War equipment Laufey will be done through three main modules. “Scales” change both the appearance and the unique ability to specialize in the Serpent Bow; the Dark Alchemy Bow Scales in the Digital Deluxe Edition are a prime example.

The bow will also have its own unlockable abilities. Faye’s sword’s customizable element is called “Blades,” while “Catalysts” are artifacts that direct the magic of Everywhen, the gods’ afterlife where the game takes place, and have different effects. Finally, armor sets will obviously offer gameplay advantages and stats in addition to their appearance.

Santa Monica Studio has promised to share more information in the coming weeks, so stay tuned for updates.

Are you excited about these first details of Laufey’s Faye’s new fighting style and Serpent Bow in God of War? Are you considering pre-ordering? Share your intentions with us in the comments!