God of War Laufey May Not Reveal Horn Mystery
Originally published Jun 5, 2026
By Zack Zwiezen · Kotaku
AI-generated summary based on Kotaku · Aggregated by GamingCurve · Human-reviewed and approved on Jun 5, 2026
Key points
- God of War Laufey may not resolve the mystery of who blew the horn in the 2018 game.
- Director Ariel Lawrence declined to confirm if the spin-off will address the unanswered question.
- Creative director Cory Barlog is described as patient and secretive about long-term plans.
- Actress Deborah Ann Woll has kept the spin-off's details under wraps for over a decade.
- Barlog has been developing ideas about the afterlife and godly fates for a long time.
God of War Laufey, the upcoming spin-off starring Kratos' late wife Faye, may not answer the long-standing question of who blew the mysterious horn in the 2018 game. The horn, which summoned the World Serpent Jörmungandr, has remained unexplained in previous games. While fans speculate that Faye might be the one who blew it, the game's director, Ariel Lawrence, has remained coy about whether the mystery will be resolved. Lawrence hinted that creative director Cory Barlog is known for his patience and secrecy, suggesting the answer may take time to reveal. The spin-off is set in the God of War timeline and explores Faye's role from the afterlife.
Read the original story: Kotaku — by Zack Zwiezen