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Development of a New God of War Officially Confirmed: Cory Barlog at the Helm

A former Santa Monica Studio writer says a new game set in the God of War universe is in active development at the studio. This aligns with earlier reporting from Jason Schreier about Sony expanding the franchise into multiple projects, so it’s not just idle rumor—at least according to the same set of industry chatter.

Insiders add that Cory Barlog is personally overseeing the effort; Barlog, dir. of the last two entries, is reportedly steering this proj. People familiar with the work describe it as different in tone but still grounded in the same world—new threads woven into familiar fabric.

Some of the circulating guesses are wrong, apparently. The lead will not be Atreus, and a Kratos‑son spin‑off is said to be off the table. Likewise, the leaked Ancient Egypt branch doesn’t seem to be happening for this title.

Expectations from analysts and fans point to an announcement at one of Sony’s summer events this yr., with a target release around 2027. Rumors frame it as potentially one of the last big exclusives for the PS5 era, though that’s speculative and could shift.

No official press release has appeared; multiple independent srcs report similar details, but take that for what it’s worth—plans change.

On a related note, the first frame from the God of War series for Amazon Prime recently leaked online. It’s another piece of the puzzle and adds to the sense that the universe is heading toward broader activity, even if the full picture isn’t clear yet.