Cory Barlog on God of War leaks

The past few months have been filled with strong rumors about the next God of War game, and Santa Monica Studio creative director Cory Barlog has finally responded to the chatter. He says he’s not happy with the recent leaks surrounding the franchise.

Living with the rumors

In March 2026, well-known leaker NateTheHate began making strong claims about the upcoming God of War game. According to those claims, the next title will focus on Faye, Kratos’ wife. This new direction would reportedly make the gameplay more action-focused than previous entries. While the news has sparked plenty of excitement among fans, it’s important to treat these rumors with caution, as nothing has been officially confirmed.

A possible release window

According to NateTheHate, the new God of War game could potentially launch in the first half of 2027, provided there are no delays. That has fueled a lot of speculation and discussion among players, especially with expectations rising for Sony’s next State of Play, where an announcement could potentially happen.

Cory Barlog and the reactions

Barlog voiced his concerns about the leaks in social media replies, jokingly referencing Nintendo’s recent trend of announcing things out of nowhere. He also appeared to support the idea of Nintendo surprising everyone with a presentation that would also draw attention to NateTheHate.

Despite all the speculation and the changes the franchise may be going through, the true direction of the new God of War game remains unclear. Faye as the lead character is an intriguing idea, but as always, it’s best not to get too far ahead of official news until Santa Monica Studio shares more information.

Interest in the God of War franchise continues to grow, and with major announcements such as the God of War trilogy remake and the shadow drop of God of War: Sons of Sparta earlier this year, players may once again be left waiting to see what this new installment will bring.