God of War Devs' New Sci-Fi IP Rumors Swell

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 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 and game developer with a history on God of War (2018) and Ragnarok, recently updated his LinkedIn profile. His new entry reveals he's back at Santa Monica Studio, overseeing character development for an "unannounced project." The phrasing suggests a significant role in a new title, rather than continued work on existing IPs. His statement, "Supervising/Directing Character development on an unannounced project, and also helping the studio to continually push and raise the bar on Character Development for videogames," speaks volumes about the project's scale and importance within the studio.

Expanding Team, Growing Speculation

Adding fuel to the fire, Santa Monica Studio's creative director, Cory Barlog, previously indicated the studio was working on multiple projects. Longhi's LinkedIn update, combined with recent job postings for a character artist and tools programmer, points to a growing team and active development.

Rumors of a new sci-fi IP have been circulating for some time, possibly under the direction of God of War 3's creative director, Stig Asmussen. While Sony's trademark of "Intergalactic The Heretic Prophet" earlier this year added to the intrigue, no official confirmation exists. Past rumors of a cancelled PS4 sci-fi project from the studio further contribute to the ongoing speculation.