A Sony representative has revealed to 1UP that Cory Barlog, the director behind God of War 2, will leave his position at SCEA Santa Monica soon. In mentioning his departure, the rep also confirmed that God of War 3 is in development for the PS3, though he would not provide any details.

“We can confirm that Cory Barlog, Game Director for God of War II, is leaving the SCEA SM Studio and we are grateful for his work and creative vision for the critically acclaimed God of War franchise,” the spokesperson told 1UP. “Moving forward, we are confident in the God of War team, as they are an extremely talented group of people that are passionate about the franchise and dedicated to creating even more epic content with God of War: Chains of Olympus for the PSP and God of War III for PS3.”

Barlog follows in the footsteps of God of War creator David Jaffe who left the company to form a Sony-endorsed studio Eat, Sleep and Play. It is not known what Barlog’s future plans are.