God of War Legend Cory Barlog Left the Sony Franchise Midway as He Was “Burned Out”

Cory Barlog is a well-known name in the gaming industry, all thanks to his contribution to the God of War series. Today, most gamers know him as the director of 2018’s God of War, however, his God of War journey started when he joined the development team of 2005’s God of War as the lead animator.
Cory Barlog left Santa Monica during the production of God of War 3 (Image via Santa Monica Studio)
2005’s God of War was a massive success and Barlog was eager to continue the franchise. He decided to serve as the director and story writer of its sequel, God of War 2, giving fans another exceptional God of War game. Thanks to its success, Santa Monica Studio decided to create a third installment. However, Barlog left Santa Monica after the first eight months of its development. In 2019, he finally revealed why he left the franchise.
Cory Barlog...
Cory Barlog left Santa Monica during the production of God of War 3 (Image via Santa Monica Studio)
2005’s God of War was a massive success and Barlog was eager to continue the franchise. He decided to serve as the director and story writer of its sequel, God of War 2, giving fans another exceptional God of War game. Thanks to its success, Santa Monica Studio decided to create a third installment. However, Barlog left Santa Monica after the first eight months of its development. In 2019, he finally revealed why he left the franchise.
Cory Barlog...
- 11/10/2024
- by Farhan Asif
- FandomWire
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