Santa Monica Studio, the acclaimed developer behind the God of War franchise, is reportedly working on a new, unannounced project. Hints from a key developer fuel speculation about this exciting new IP.
Glauco Longhi's LinkedIn Profile Reveals New Project
Glauco Longhi, a veteran character artist and developer who worked on God of War (2018) and God of War Ragnarök, recently rejoined Santa Monica Studio. His LinkedIn profile indicates he's overseeing character development for an "unannounced project," stoking rumors of a new game. Longhi's role involves not only character development but also raising the bar for character design in video games.
The studio's active recruitment of a character artist and tools programmer further supports the idea of a major new project underway. Cory Barlog, creative director of the 2018 God of War reboot, previously confirmed the studio was working on multiple projects.
Sci-Fi Speculation Intensifies
While unconfirmed, strong speculation points towards a sci-fi setting for this new IP, possibly under the direction of God of War 3's creative director, Stig Asmussen. Sony's recent trademark of "Intergalactic The Heretic Prophet" adds fuel to this fire, although no official connection has been established. Previous rumors of a cancelled PS4 sci-fi project from the studio also contribute to the ongoing speculation. The mystery surrounding this unannounced title continues to intrigue fans.