Rumors in regards to the subsequent challenge helmed by Santa Monica Studio’s Cory Barlog have been making the rounds since 2021, however a recent inflow of data suggests the challenge will likely be a brand new franchise set inside the God of War universe.
In a LinkedIn submit that has since been deleted, however not earlier than it was screenshotted and posted to the ResetEra forums, a former senior author at Santa Monica stated they’d “helped form the narrative imaginative and prescient and artistic route at Sony Santa Monica Studio for a brand new franchise inside the God of War universe.”
The LinkedIn leak has been backed up by different dependable sources, and appears to suit with prior rumors in regards to the challenge. Trade insider NateTheHate posted some data to X, saying that he is heard that the sport will likely be set within the God of War universe and can function Faye as its protagonist. He additionally stated that the sport can have extra of a give attention to motion than these in GoW’s Norse saga. Nate added that he expects the sport to be introduced this 12 months, with a launch following within the first half of subsequent 12 months.
This timeline would match with feedback made by Kratos voice actor Christopher Choose, who just lately stated that Santa Monica Studio could be revealing its subsequent sport this summer season. The rumors additionally make sense of feedback made by distinguished business reporter Jason Schreier, who stated that Santa Monica’s subsequent sport is “not a brand new IP however it may really feel like one.” Schreier additionally just lately reported that Sony needs to develop the God of War franchise into an MCU-like universe with sequels and spin-offs.
Whereas God of War followers watch for official affirmation on the following new sport within the collection, Santa Monica can be engaged on a remake of the unique God of War trilogy. A live-action TV adaptation can be within the works with Amazon Prime Video, with manufacturing on the collection now underway.