God of War Devs' New Sci-Fi IP Rumors Swell

Santa Monica Studio, the acclaimed developer behind the God of War franchise, is reportedly working on a new, unannounced project. Hints from within the studio suggest exciting possibilities.

Glauco Longhi, a veteran character artist and developer, recently rejoined Santa Monica Studio to lead character development on this mystery title. His updated LinkedIn profile confirms his involvement in an "unannounced project," fueling speculation. Longhi's previous work includes significant contributions to God of War (2018) and God of War Ragnarök.

The project's nature remains shrouded in secrecy, but rumors point towards a sci-fi setting. This aligns with previous statements from Cory Barlog, the creative director of the 2018 God of War reboot, who mentioned the studio's involvement in diverse projects. Furthermore, Santa Monica Studio's recent recruitment drive for character artists and tools programmers strongly suggests a project of significant scale.

While speculation abounds, including potential leadership by Stig Asmussen (creative director of God of War 3) and a possible connection to Sony's trademarked "Intergalactic The Heretic Prophet," no official confirmation has been released. Past rumors of a cancelled PS4 sci-fi project from the studio add another layer of intrigue to this developing story. The gaming community eagerly awaits further details on this promising new IP.