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God of War fans protest Kratos's absence in new Faye-led spin-off

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Sony is facing backlash over its upcoming PlayStation spin-off, "God of War Laufey," which features Faye as the main protagonist instead of the series' iconic character, Kratos. While some fans are excited about Faye's new gameplay mechanics and story set in the Everywhen, a significant portion of the fanbase is upset by Kratos's absence, with some even questioning the game's title. Original series creator David Jaffe has also voiced criticism, though the developers at Santa Monica Studio aim to deliver a fresh experience with Faye as Kratos's equal. AI

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God of War fans protest Kratos's absence in new Faye-led spin-off

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Brian Mazique, Contributor ·

    God Of War Laufey Backlash: Sony May Have A Real Problem

    God of War Laufey put Faye in the lead and benched Kratos. The reception is split, and the backlash over his absence is becoming a real problem Sony can't ignore.

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