Cory Barlog Reveals a New Kratos‑Centric God of War Game Is Already in Development

At San Diego Comic‑Con 2026, Santa Monica Studio gave fans a taste of what’s coming next for the Ghost of Sparta. While the main focus of the session was the upcoming God of War: Laufey, lead creative Cory Barlog couldn’t resist slipping in a tantalising hint: a brand‑new mainline game starring Kratos is already being built.

The revelation sent the crowd into a spontaneous cheer. Long‑time followers have been wondering whether Kratos’ brief absence in Laufey meant a permanent exit. Barlog squashed those doubts, saying the new title is fully intertwined with Laufey’s story, even if the god‑slayer himself doesn’t appear as a playable character in that particular installment.

According to Barlog, Laufey – slated for a February 16, 2027 release – will lay the narrative groundwork for whatever comes after. He used a quirky example from the runway demo – Jack Quaid’s oddball blue‑cube character, Phranque – to illustrate how even the smallest set‑piece feeds into the larger world‑building puzzle. “It’s just a tiny piece, but it leads to something amazing,” Barlog smiled.

When the spotlight shifted, Kratos’ voice actor Christopher Judge joked that moving the Spartan into Egyptian mythology would feel like “completing a circle,” a nod to his own past role as Teal’c on Stargate. Fans might recall that the Egyptian goddess Sekhmet already pops up in the Laufey teaser, hinting at what could be a mythic hand‑off for the next game.

So what does the timeline look like? After Laufey’s 2027 debut, Santa Monica plans a string of projects: a full trilogy remake, an Amazon Prime Video series (currently on hold after a cast injury), and finally the yet‑unnamed Kratos sequel that Barlog confirmed is in development. No release window has been set for that sequel yet, but the studio’s enthusiasm suggests it won’t be too far off.

In short, Kratos may be off‑screen for Laufey, but his shadow looms large over the upcoming story. As Faye navigates the “Everywhen” afterlife, fans can expect a few cameo moments that keep the Spartan spirit alive until the next full‑blown God of War adventure drops.