Phranque and Rue

13:54 Phranque and Rue are the two companions who travel with Faye in God of War Laufey, due on PS5 on May 20, 2027. Phranque, played by Jack Quaid, is "a curious cosmic cube with an earnest disposition"; Rue, played by Perlina Lau, is an enchanted ribbon guardian bound to a powerful sword. Faye meets both shortly after she wakes in The Everywhen. Everything below comes from Santa Monica Studio's posts and the Jun 2, 2026 footage of a pre-release build; the game has no hands-on previews yet. The clip is IGN's upload of that footage, where the three first speak.

Quick facts

Sources: PlayStation Blog, Jun 2, 2026; Game Informer, Jun 2, 2026.

Who is Phranque in God of War Laufey?

17:37 Phranque is the cube. In the reveal footage Faye is taken prisoner and escapes with the help of "a talking cosmic cube with a sword stuck in it", who helps her pull the sword out of him and then aids her quest to get home. Kotaku described him as a gelatinous cube (Kotaku); Quaid called him green. The studio says he will do whatever it takes to protect his friends and the Everywhen's creatures (PlayStation Blog).

3:06 In combat, Phranque can launch enemies skyward while Faye aims the Serpent Bow in its precision mode (PlayStation Blog). Pre-orders include a cosmetic Phranque Golden Leaves Appearance; see Laufey Editions and Pre-Order Bonuses. In the clip, from IGN's upload of the Jun 3, 2026 combat first look, a designer shows Phranque bouncing an enemy into the air.

Who is Rue?

2:25 Rue is the ribbons. The studio calls Rue the guardian tasked with keeping a "devastatingly powerful" sword from falling into the wrong hands (PlayStation Blog). As the former owner of the Leviathan Axe, Faye earns Rue's trust enough to use the blade. Rue is tied to the hilt, can speak, and fights: the ribbons extend during sword strikes to hit distant foes and keep enemies back (Game Informer). The sword and its ribbons are covered in Laufey Gameplay and Combat.

Jack Quaid and Perlina Lau

Both joined Deborah Ann Woll and Christopher Judge on the San Diego Comic-Con panel on Jul 24, 2026. Quaid said he feels lucky to join a series he loves as a fan, and of the trio: "All three have the pleasure of seeing the world through each other's eyes." Lau said she threw her phone in excitement when she saw Sony's email. Woll said Faye is the driving force of the group, but that none of the three would make it alone.

Phranque and Rue in the Collector Box

The Collector Box ($149.99 / €149.99 / £129.99, no game inside) holds an eight-inch light-up statue of Faye, Phranque and Rue fighting Begtse's soldiers; Phranque lights up on USB power (PlayStation Blog). Whether it still ships on the new release date was not stated as of Nov 4, 2026.

Frequently asked questions

What is the cube in God of War Laufey? The cube is Phranque, a talking cosmic cube with a sword stuck in it, who helps Faye escape captivity in God of War Laufey. Jack Quaid plays him.

Who is Rue in God of War Laufey? Rue is a set of sentient, speaking ribbons tied to the hilt of the sword Faye wields in God of War Laufey. Rue guards the sword and extends to strike distant enemies. Perlina Lau plays Rue.

Is Jack Quaid in God of War? Yes. Jack Quaid plays Phranque, one of Faye's two companions in God of War Laufey, due on PS5 on May 20, 2027.

Do Phranque and Rue fight in God of War Laufey? Yes, as shown so far: Rue's ribbons extend Faye's sword strikes, and Phranque can launch enemies into the air during Serpent Bow attacks.

Sources

• First look at God of War Laufey, PlayStation Blog (Grace Orlady), Jun 2, 2026
• God of War Laufey pre-orders available starting September 29, editions detailed, PlayStation Blog (Grace Orlady), Sep 28, 2026
• God Of War Laufey Stars Kratos' Wife Fighting Through The Afterlife Of The Gods, Game Informer (Marcus Stewart), Jun 2, 2026
• God Of War Laufey Delayed To May, Game Informer (Wesley LeBlanc), Nov 4, 2026
• God Of War Spin-Off Starring Faye Finally Confirmed After Months Of Rumors, Kotaku (Kenneth Shepard, Carolyn Petit), Jun 2, 2026
• God Of War Laufey Actor Says The Love Between Kratos And Fey Is Like 'A Soul Finding Its Own Reflection In Another', Kotaku (Myles Obenza), Jul 28, 2026
• God of War Laufey - Gameplay Reveal | State of Play 2026, IGN, Jun 2, 2026 (video)
• God of War Laufey - Official Combat First Look Trailer, IGN, Jun 3, 2026 (video)