Sci-Fi IP Buzz Booms from God of War Devs

Whispers of a new, unannounced project from Santa Monica Studio, the minds behind the God of War franchise, are circulating. A recent update from a key developer provides intriguing clues about this potential new IP.

Glauco Longhi, a veteran character artist and developer who recently returned to Santa Monica Studio, offers a glimpse into the studio's activities on his LinkedIn profile. He describes his role as overseeing character development for an "unannounced project." His previous work includes contributions to God of War (2018) and a lead role on God of War Ragnarök. His current position suggests a significant undertaking.

Longhi's profile states that he is "Supervising/Directing Character development on an unannounced project," further hinting at the scale and importance of this new venture. He also notes the studio's commitment to pushing the boundaries of character development in video games.

Adding fuel to the speculation fire, Santa Monica Studio's creative director, Cory Barlog, previously indicated the studio was working on multiple projects. Coupled with recent job postings for a character artist and tools programmer, this suggests a growing team actively developing a substantial new game.

While rumors point towards a sci-fi setting, potentially spearheaded by God of War 3's creative director, Stig Asmussen, no official confirmation exists. Sony's trademark of "Intergalactic The Heretic Prophet" earlier this year adds another layer to the mystery, though details remain scarce. Previous speculation about a canceled PS4 sci-fi project from the studio further fuels the ongoing intrigue. The future remains unwritten, but the potential for a new sci-fi IP from Santa Monica Studio is certainly exciting for gamers.