Cory Barlog Becomes God of War Creative Chief, Guiding Santa Monica Studio's Series Vision
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Updated · Push Square · Jun 3
Cory Barlog Becomes God of War Creative Chief, Guiding Santa Monica Studio's Series Vision
3 articles · Updated · Push Square · Jun 3
Summary
Santa Monica Studio said Cory Barlog is now Head of Creative, overseeing the long-term direction of all God of War games rather than directing a separate new title.
Ariel Lawrence will serve as game director on newly announced God of War Laufey, with the studio saying Barlog will work with directors like Lawrence across the franchise.
The clarification came in an X post alongside the Laufey reveal, answering long-running fan speculation about Barlog's next project.
The shift positions Barlog less as a single-game lead and more as the series steward for whatever follows Faye's adventure.