{"id":946549,"date":"2026-05-08T17:44:27","date_gmt":"2026-05-08T17:44:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/946549\/"},"modified":"2026-05-08T17:44:27","modified_gmt":"2026-05-08T17:44:27","slug":"god-of-war-boss-cory-barlog-appears-furious-after-ps5-game-leak","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/946549\/","title":{"rendered":"God of War Boss Cory Barlog Appears Furious After PS5 Game Leak"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"God<\/a> Image: Push Square<\/p>\n

God of War<\/a> director Cory Barlog is not happy \u2013 and it looks like it\u2019s the leaks of his upcoming PS5 adventure that have really soured his mood.<\/p>\n

Recently it was revealed by reliable rumourmonger NateTheHate<\/a> that Santa Monica Studio\u2019s next game will be a new story set in the God of War universe, starring Kratos\u2019 late wife Faye.<\/p>\n

Here’s what I have heard:<\/p>\n

Yes, the game is set within the God of War universe & the lead character will be Faye. Gameplay is said to differ from the Norse God of War games with more of a focus on action.<\/p>\n

Current plan: Reveal this year\/release first half 2027 – barring any delay https:\/\/t.co\/LGm9hsppNN<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 NateTheHate2 (@NateTheHate2) March 1, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

According to the snoop, the \u201cgameplay is said to differ from the Norse God of War games with more of a focus on action\u201d.<\/p>\n

Further reporting has suggested<\/a> the game will span a number of different mythologies, including Chinese, Egyptian, and more. A reveal is expected this year, ahead of a release in 2027.<\/p>\n

Cory Barlog Is Not Happy<\/p>\n

While none of this information has been confirmed, NateTheHate\u2019s track record is fairly unshakeable. He recently revealed a new Star Fox<\/a> game, only for it to be officially unveiled<\/a> as part of a surprise Nintendo Direct earlier this week.<\/p>\n

And it seems Barlog is not particularly pleased his game has leaked.<\/p>\n

In a stealth post spotted on social media platform BlueSky<\/a>, Giant Bomb\u2019s Mike Minotti pondered, \u201cWhat exactly is the benefit of shadow dropping a Direct instead of giving some heads up?\u201d<\/p>\n

One user replied: \u201cTo own NateTheHate for a week.\u201d<\/p>\n

Out of nowhere, Barlog chimed in: \u201c[I] totally support that.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"God<\/a> Image: BlueSky<\/a>
\nWhy Is Cory Barlog Mad?<\/p>\n

While Barlog is credited as a God of War Ragnarok<\/a> director, the project was spearheaded by Eric Williams. Barlog, it\u2019s reported, has been working on a new game ever since 2018\u2019s God of War reboot.<\/p>\n

That means the industry veteran has been busy on this rumoured Faye project for nearly seven years now, and we suspect he was hoping to maintain an element of surprise.<\/p>\n

The problem with leaks like this is they don\u2019t reveal the full picture. While some are excited by the Faye project, others feel like it\u2019s a waste of Santa Monica Studio\u2019s time to create a spin-off like the one rumoured.<\/p>\n

Without any screenshots or gameplay footage, Barlog and his team haven\u2019t been able to put their best foot forward yet. As they\u2019re likely tied-up by carefully coordinated marketing plans, it may still be weeks or months before we actually get to see the game in motion.<\/p>\n

And even when the title is revealed, that element of surprise is gone. When 2018\u2019s God of War was re-revealed at an iconic E3<\/strong><\/a> press conference, no one expected to see Kratos revived in such a unique and interesting way. It was an unforgettable moment.<\/p>\n

How Can Leaks Be Avoided?<\/p>\n

Of course, NateTheHate has no reason to respect Sony\u2019s marketing beats, and as a gaming insider it makes sense for him to share the things he knows.<\/p>\n

In our opinion, the secrecy surrounding gaming creates this culture where everyone wants to be \u201cin the know\u201d. In the movie industry, for example, projects are announced before they even go into production.<\/p>\n

But herein lies a problem: gamers, at large, have generally rejected early announcements. When a project is revealed with a logo or a CG trailer, like Marvel\u2019s Wolverine<\/a> was several years ago, there\u2019s a sense that studios should shut up until they have something meaningful to show.<\/p>\n

However, if a game is kept secret for several years, like is the case with Santa Monica Studio\u2019s project, it creates an environment where the information could leak.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s a tricky scenario and we\u2019re not 100% sure what a satisfactory solution would be. We can certainly understand Barlog\u2019s frustration in this scenario, but we also can\u2019t blame fans for wanting to know what\u2019s next from the award-winning God of War dev team.<\/p>\n

Hopefully the game will be officially revealed during a State of Play this summer, and then we can focus on discussing its features and content \u2013 rather than arguing over rumours and leaks.<\/p>\n

How do you feel about gaming leaks at large? Do you think Barlog is right to be frustrated, or is this just a consequence of long development cycles and an increasingly secretive industry? Let us know below.<\/p>\n

Do video game leaks ruin major reveals? (571 votes)<\/p>\n

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  1. Yes, they damage the surprise<\/strong>56%<\/li>\n
  2. No, they build excitement<\/strong>12%<\/li>\n
  3. Depends on the leak<\/strong>27%<\/li>\n
  4. Developers should announce games earlier<\/strong>5%<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    [source bsky.app<\/a>]<\/p>\n

    \"Sammy<\/p>\n

    As the Editor of Push Square, Sammy has over 15 years of experience analysing the world of PlayStation, from PS3 through PS5 and everything in between. He\u2019s an expert on PS Studios and industry matters, as well as sports games and simulators. He also enjoys RPGs when he has the time to dedicate to them, and is a bit of a gacha whale.<\/p>\n