God of War Laufey's Phranque Steals the Spotlight
Originally published Jun 2, 2026
By Blair Marnell · GameSpot
AI-generated summary based on GameSpot · Aggregated by GamingCurve · Human-reviewed and approved on Jun 3, 2026
Key points
- God of War Laufey was revealed during Sony's State of Play, confirming rumors of a new game.
- Phranque, a talking gelatinous cube, became the breakout star of the event, voiced by Jack Quaid.
- Phranque and his ribbon companion, Rue, accompany Faye in the afterlife of Everwhen.
- Developers highlighted Phranque's emotional depth and significance to the game's story.
- God of War Laufey is set for PlayStation 5 but does not yet have a confirmed release date.
During Sony's State of Play event, the reveal of God of War Laufey confirmed long-standing rumors about a new entry in the series. While the game is set in the aftermath of Faye's death from the 2018 God of War, the real surprise came in the form of Phranque, a gelatinous cube companion voiced and motion-captured by Jack Quaid. The character, along with his ribbon companion Rue, has become the breakout star of the event. Phranque's design and personality have captured the attention of viewers, with developers emphasizing his importance to the game's narrative and emotional core. Though no release date has been announced, the game is confirmed to launch on PlayStation 5.
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