Cory Barlog's Creative Vision for God of War Laufey

Cory Barlog has been the creative force behind the modern God of War series since 2018. As Head of Creative at Santa Monica Studio, he oversaw the reinvention of the franchise and now brings his vision to God of War Laufey — a game that breaks the mold in almost every way.

Barlog's Comments from State of Play

• "We wanted to tell a story that honors the mystery of Faye. She's been a ghost in our machine for two games."
• "The scope of this game is bigger than anything we've done. Three mythologies, one protagonist, one journey."
• "Faye isn't Kratos. Her combat, her movement, her personality — everything is different. This is a new kind of God of War game."
• "We've been working on this since 2022. It's the most ambitious project Santa Monica Studio has ever taken on."

What This Vision Means for the Franchise

Barlog has always said that God of War is about change — Kratos changing from a monster into a father, and now the franchise changing into something new. Laufey isn't a spin-off or a side game. It's a full mainline entry that proves God of War can exist without Kratos at the center. If it works, it opens the door for even more stories in this universe.