Santa Monica Studio, the minds behind the acclaimed God of War franchise, may be working on a new, unannounced project. Recent hints from a key developer fuel speculation about this exciting new venture.
Glauco Longhi's LinkedIn Profile Hints at a New IP
A Sci-Fi Game?
Glauco Longhi, a character artist and game developer with a significant history at Santa Monica Studio, recently updated his LinkedIn profile. His return to the studio earlier this year involves overseeing character development for an "unannounced project." Longhi's previous work includes contributions to God of War (2018) and a lead role on God of War Ragnarök. His profile states he is "Supervising/Directing Character development on an unannounced project," further emphasizing the studio's commitment to this new endeavor.
Adding to the intrigue, Cory Barlog, creative director of the 2018 God of War reboot, previously indicated the studio was working on multiple projects. This aligns with Longhi's profile, which also reveals Santa Monica Studio is actively recruiting new talent, including a character artist and tools programmer—a clear sign of expansion and ongoing development.
Speculation points towards a new sci-fi IP, potentially under the direction of Stig Asmussen (God of War 3 creative director). While unconfirmed, Sony's trademark of "Intergalactic The Heretic Prophet" earlier this year adds fuel to the fire. Past rumors of a cancelled sci-fi PS4 project from the studio further contribute to the ongoing speculation. However, official confirmation remains elusive.
