Word on the street is that Santa Monica Studio, the minds behind the God of War franchise, are cooking up something new. A developer's recent LinkedIn update has fueled speculation about a previously unannounced project. Let's dive into the details.
Glauco Longhi's LinkedIn Profile Hints at Sci-Fi
Glauco Longhi, a character artist with a history on God of War (2018) and Ragnarok, recently returned to Santa Monica Studio. His LinkedIn profile states he's overseeing character development for an "unannounced project." This cryptic message has ignited rumors of a new IP. The profile specifically mentions his role in "Supervising/Directing Character development...and also helping the studio to continually push and raise the bar on Character Development for videogames."
Expanding Team, Expanding Possibilities
Adding fuel to the fire, Santa Monica Studio's creative director, Cory Barlog, previously hinted at multiple projects in the works. Coupled with Longhi's announcement and recent job postings for a character artist and tools programmer, it's clear the studio is expanding its team, suggesting significant progress on a new title.
Sci-Fi Speculation and Past Projects
While nothing is confirmed, whispers of a new sci-fi IP from Santa Monica Studio, potentially under the direction of God of War 3's Stig Asmussen, have circulated. Sony's trademark of "Intergalactic The Heretic Prophet" earlier this year further fueled this speculation, although no further details have emerged. Rumors of a previously canceled PS4 sci-fi project from the studio also add to the intrigue.
The mystery continues, but the signs point towards an exciting new game from Santa Monica Studio. Only time will tell what this unannounced project truly entails.
