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Cory Barlog’s Next Santa Monica Studio Title Tied to Established PlayStation Franchise

Sources say the PlayStation 5 project is progressing smoothly under Barlog with a formal reveal possible as Sony readies its next first-party lineup.

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Overview

  • Cory Barlog has taken the directorial helm on the unannounced project after passing God of War Ragnarok duties to Eric Williams.
  • Bloomberg’s Jason Schreier shared on ResetEra (July 14–15) that development is moving smoothly and the studio remains focused on the title.
  • Sources indicate the game will inhabit a pre-existing PlayStation franchise rather than functioning as a wholly new intellectual property.
  • Schreier clarified that longstanding rumors of a science-fiction setting are unfounded.
  • The title is slated to launch on PlayStation 5 as Santa Monica Studio’s next major release, though its official name and precise franchise placement have yet to be revealed.