Santa Monica Studio confirmed that God of War: Laufey will be released on physical disc, indicating a launch scheduled for 2027. The studio posted the confirmation on its X/Twitter account on July 10, 2026, replying to fan concerns that the game might be limited to digital distribution after Sony announced the end of new physical game production in January 2028.

The announcement followed Sony's June 2026 State of Play presentation, where the game was first revealed. It features Faye/Laufey in an afterlife narrative and includes extensive gameplay footage. Santa Monica Studio said it plans to launch the title before the end of 2027, allowing time to confirm a physical version ahead of the production cutoff.

Fans raised concerns that the game might be released without a disc option after Sony disclosed its timeline for ending physical media. The studio said it wants to reassure players that a disc version will be available. The exact release date remains unspecified, and the launch month has not been announced.

In the broader context, the shift away from physical media aligns with other publishers, such as Rockstar Games, which confirmed that Grand Theft Auto 6 will be distributed via a code in a box. The confirmation of a disc version for God of War: Laufey suggests the studio intends to meet demand for physical copies before the planned 2028 end of production.