Ethan Crossfield 
Modern game reveals rarely end speculation immediately, especially when an announced project has already been surrounded by detailed leaks. God of War Laufey is now drawing fresh attention to one of its oldest unanswered claims: that Tyr could become a second playable character alongside Faye.
A Voice Actor’s Reaction Reopens the Tyr Rumor
The latest clue comes from Diogo Morgado, who voiced Tyr in the European Portuguese version of God of War Ragnarok. During a livestream reacting to the June State of Play reveal, Morgado was asked whether he would return for God of War Laufey. Rather than directly confirming or denying it, he laughed and pointed to the restrictions created by non-disclosure agreements. He later told the hosts he would assess how difficult it had been to keep quiet after the broadcast.
That exchange does not confirm Tyr’s presence, and it offers no proof that he would be playable. However, the careful response is notable because an earlier leak had already identified Tyr as a possible second protagonist.
Why the Earlier Leak Still Matters
The pre-reveal claim described Faye and Tyr as playable characters in a story spanning several mythologies. It also mentioned unusual companions and a cube-like character. Those details seemed difficult to verify at the time, but the official reveal supplied some unexpected context.
Santa Monica Studio confirmed that Faye awakens in the Everywhen after her funeral in the 2018 reboot and begins a new journey with Phranque, a curious cosmic cube. She is also accompanied by Rue, an enchanted ribbon guardian linked to her new sword. The studio has further shown that the Everywhen brings figures from different mythological traditions together, including Sekhmet and Begtse.
The leak’s accurate or broadly similar details do not validate every remaining claim. They do, however, make the Tyr portion more interesting than a rumor based only on a voice actor’s availability.
How Tyr Could Fit Into Faye’s Story
Tyr would suit a setting built around contact between different mythologies. His established identity as a traveler with an interest in cultures beyond the Nine Realms could provide a natural reason for him to move through the Everywhen or become involved in events outside Faye’s path. A second playable perspective would also follow a precedent established by God of War Ragnarok, which periodically shifted control between Kratos and Atreus.
The timeline remains the biggest complication. God of War Laufey begins after Faye’s death, while Tyr is alive during the events surrounding Ragnarok. The Everywhen may offer a narrative explanation, since it is described as a transcendent realm beyond the familiar realms where gods from different traditions converge. Until Santa Monica Studio says more, Tyr’s role should remain speculation rather than an expected feature.
Key points
- Diogo Morgado gave a notably noncommittal response when asked about returning as Tyr.
- An earlier leak claimed both Faye and Tyr would be playable.
- Several unusual leak details gained context after the official reveal of Phranque and the Everywhen.
- Tyr’s appearance and playability remain unconfirmed.
Expert View
The story signals how Santa Monica Studio’s decision to place Faye in the Everywhen creates room for a broader ensemble than a single-protagonist adventure. If Tyr is involved, the game could use him to expand the franchise’s mythological scope and provide a contrasting viewpoint. If he is not, the careful voice-actor exchange still shows how strongly communities are testing every reveal against earlier leaks. The most meaningful confirmation will need to come from the studio or from future footage that identifies Tyr directly.
