Speculation is swirling around Santa Monica Studio, the acclaimed developers behind the God of War franchise, hinting at a new, unannounced project. A recent LinkedIn update from Glauco Longhi, a key member of the team, fuels these rumors.
Glauco Longhi: A New Chapter
A Sci-Fi Venture?
Character artist and developer Glauco Longhi's LinkedIn profile reveals his return to Santa Monica Studio earlier this year, taking on a supervisory role in character development for an "unannounced project." His previous work includes significant contributions to God of War (2018) and God of War Ragnarök. His profile states he's "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."
Expanding Horizons
Adding fuel to the fire, Cory Barlog, creative director of the 2018 God of War reboot, previously indicated the studio was working on multiple projects. Longhi's profile, coupled with recent job postings for a character artist and tools programmer at Santa Monica Studio, suggests significant expansion and active development.
Unconfirmed Speculation
While rumors point towards a new sci-fi IP, potentially helmed by God of War 3's Stig Asmussen, no official confirmation exists. Sony's earlier trademark of "Intergalactic The Heretic Prophet" adds to the intrigue, although further details remain scarce. Past speculation about a cancelled PS4 sci-fi project from the studio further fuels the anticipation. The gaming community eagerly awaits official announcements.
