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

Santa Monica Studio, the acclaimed developer behind the God of War franchise, is reportedly working on a new, unannounced project. Hints of this project have emerged from the LinkedIn profile of Glauco Longhi, a key character artist who recently rejoined the studio.

Glauco Longhi's New Role at Santa Monica Studio

Longhi, a veteran of God of War (2018) and God of War Ragnarök, is now overseeing character development for this mysterious new title. His LinkedIn profile specifically states he's "Supervising/Directing Character development on an unannounced project." This suggests a significant undertaking requiring substantial artistic resources.

Expanding Team, Expanding Possibilities

Further fueling speculation, Santa Monica Studio's creative director, Cory Barlog, has previously confirmed the studio is working on multiple projects simultaneously. The studio's recent recruitment efforts, including searches for character artists and tools programmers, also point to a large-scale project in development.

Sci-Fi Speculation and Previous Rumors

While details remain scarce, rumors suggest the new IP could be a sci-fi game. This speculation has been further fueled by past events, including Sony's trademark of "Intergalactic The Heretic Prophet," although no connection has been officially confirmed. Past rumors of a cancelled PS4 sci-fi project from the studio also add to the intrigue. However, until an official announcement, all remains in the realm of speculation.