Word on the street is that Santa Monica Studio, the minds behind the God of War franchise, are cooking up something new. A recent hint from a key developer fuels speculation about a fresh, unannounced project. Let's dive into the details.
Glauco Longhi's LinkedIn Profile Hints at Sci-Fi
Glauco Longhi, a character artist and developer with a history on God of War (2018) and Ragnarok, has returned to Santa Monica Studio. His updated LinkedIn profile reveals he's overseeing character development for an "unannounced project." This cryptic update has ignited rumors of a new IP. Longhi's role in "supervising/directing character development" and helping raise the bar for character development in video games suggests a significant undertaking.
Expanding Team, Growing Speculation
Adding fuel to the fire, Santa Monica Studio's creative director, Cory Barlog, previously stated the studio was working on "a lot of different things." Further supporting the idea of a new project, Longhi's profile, and recent job postings for a character artist and tools programmer, indicate the studio is actively expanding its team.
Sci-Fi Speculation and Past Projects
While unconfirmed, speculation points towards a new sci-fi IP, possibly under the direction of God of War 3's Stig Asmussen. Sony's trademark of "Intergalactic The Heretic Prophet" earlier this year adds to the intrigue, although details remain scarce. Past rumors of a cancelled PS4 sci-fi project from the studio also contribute to the ongoing buzz. Only time will tell what Santa Monica Studio unveils next.
