A new image from God of War has been released by PlayStation, showing the character Laufey alongside Kratos in what seems to be a setting inspired by ancient Greece. The image was shared in an article on the PlayStation Blog, which also included information about preorder bonuses and the digital Deluxe edition of the game. This image has sparked curiosity among fans about the story and timeline of the God of War series. According to the lore created by Cory Barlog, Laufey is supposed to be dead and separated from Kratos in the Norse universe of the God of War saga. She was never in ancient Greece during the time when Kratos was there, long before they met. In the image, Kratos is seen burning Laufey's body on a funeral pyre, a scene reminiscent of the 2018 God of War game. Laufey then awakens in the Empyrean, a celestial realm that serves as an eternal home for gods from various mythologies, and Kratos briefly visits her in a moment of emotional turmoil. When this scene was first shown earlier this year, it was uncertain whether Kratos would play a major role in the game or if he was only making a brief appearance. The latest image clarifies this, but it also raises new questions. It is unclear which version of Kratos is depicted in the image. It could be the one who has experienced the events of God of War (2018) and its sequel Ragnarök, or it could be a version of Kratos who has reached the afterlife through other means. The setting of ancient Greece is also a topic of discussion, with some fans suggesting it might be a part of the Eternal World that Laufey will explore, inspired by Greek mythology. It remains uncertain whether other characters from the original God of War trilogy will return. Reactions to the image have also focused on Kratos' full beard, which appears to look particularly impressive on the PlayStation 5 Pro. The game, titled God of War Laufey, will be released exclusively on PlayStation 5 in early 2027, on February 16.