"God of War Devs Unveil New Sci-Fi IP"

Exciting whispers are circulating about a new, unannounced project from the acclaimed Santa Monica Studio, the masterminds behind the God of War series. Dive into the latest hints from a key developer and explore what this Sony-owned studio might be crafting next.

God of War's Glauco Longhi Hints at New IP

Rumored to be a Sci-Fi Game

Glauco Longhi, a seasoned character artist and game developer known for his work on God of War, has sparked intrigue by suggesting that Santa Monica Studio is developing a new game IP. This revelation comes from Longhi's LinkedIn profile, where he mentions rejoining the studio earlier this year to lead character development on an "unannounced project."

Longhi's journey with Santa Monica Studio began with God of War (2018), where he eventually rose to the position of lead character artist for God of War Ragnarok. His return to the studio was driven by an opportunity to oversee the "character development pipeline" for this mysterious new project.

"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," Longhi's profile proudly states.

Adding fuel to the fire, Santa Monica Studio's creative director, Cory Barlog, who helmed the 2018 God of War reboot, hinted that the studio is "spread out on a lot of different things." Longhi's LinkedIn profile further indicates that the studio is actively seeking new talent, including a character artist and tools programmer, signaling an expansion as the project advances.

Rumors have been swirling that Santa Monica Studio might be venturing into a new sci-fi IP, possibly under the guidance of Stig Asmussen, the creative director of God of War 3. While these rumors remain unconfirmed, Sony's recent trademark filing for "Intergalactic The Heretic Prophet" has added to the speculation. Earlier rumors linked the studio to a sci-fi project for the PS4, which was believed to have been canceled. As the gaming community eagerly awaits official news, the potential for a new sci-fi adventure from Santa Monica Studio continues to captivate fans worldwide.