Cory Barlog Says God of War III Is In Good Hands

With the departure of David Jaffe from Sony, Cory Barlog became the lead man behind God of War II as the game’s director. Then we learned a few months ago that Barlog was jumping ship as well, which inadvertently confirmed the existence of God of War III – and simultaneously made fans extremely nervous about the hands the game was suddenly in. After a few months of silence, Barlog has spoken up and assured fans that GoW III is in good hands.

I know for the God of War fans out there it might be a bummer that I am not working on God of War 3 (or for some it may be a good thing I am not) but rest assured that it is all in good hands. The Sony Santa Monica team is one of the best teams I have ever worked with. Also, immediately after I finished God of War 2 I was already working on the story and design for the third game. So when Sony and I finally did part ways the foundation of the game, along with story that completes the arc we began in God of War , was complete. I wish I could have been there to see it through to the end, but it was just not meant to be I guess. The story is going to finish off with a very big, very epic bang though. I think everyone will be quite pleased.

As for his future, Barlog said that he couldn’t go into any specifics, but that leaving Sony was the right move for him and he is “cooking up several things.”

While having the guidance of an individual like David Jaffe or Barlog is no doubt a tremendous asset for the development team, it is a team effort, after all.