Sci-Fi Extravaganza: God of War Devs Hint at New IP

Whispers of a new, unannounced project from Santa Monica Studio, the minds behind God of War, are circulating. A recent update from a key developer sheds light on this intriguing possibility.

Glauco Longhi, a veteran character artist and developer, hints at a new IP in his LinkedIn profile. Returning to Santa Monica Studio earlier this year, Longhi's profile states he's overseeing character development for this "unannounced project." His previous work includes significant contributions to God of War (2018) and God of War Ragnarök.

Longhi's profile highlights his role in directing character development and pushing the boundaries of character creation in video games. This suggests a project of significant scale and ambition.

Fueling the speculation, Cory Barlog, creative director of the 2018 God of War reboot, previously indicated the studio was working on multiple projects. Furthermore, Santa Monica Studio's recent recruitment drive for a character artist and tools programmer points towards an expanding team and ongoing development.

Rumors suggest a sci-fi setting for this new IP, possibly under the direction of God of War 3's creative director, Stig Asmussen. While Sony's trademark of "Intergalactic The Heretic Prophet" adds to the intrigue, no official confirmation has been made. Previous speculation about a cancelled PS4 sci-fi project from the studio further fuels the ongoing debate. The mystery continues.