God of War Devs' New Sci-Fi Game: Rumors Intensify

Rumors are swirling about a new, unannounced project from Santa Monica Studio, the creators of the acclaimed God of War series. Glauco Longhi, a character artist and developer with a history on both God of War (2018) and Ragnarok, recently updated his LinkedIn profile. This update hints at his involvement in overseeing character development for a currently undisclosed project at the Sony-owned studio.

Longhi's profile states his role as supervisor/director of character development for this "unannounced project," and emphasizes his contribution to elevating the studio's character development standards. His return to Santa Monica Studio earlier this year further fuels speculation.

Adding to the intrigue, Cory Barlog, creative director of the 2018 God of War reboot, previously indicated the studio's involvement in multiple projects. This, coupled with recent job postings for a character artist and tools programmer, suggests significant expansion and active development within the studio.

Speculation points towards a new sci-fi IP, potentially under the direction of Stig Asmussen, the creative director of God of War 3. While Sony's trademark of "Intergalactic The Heretic Prophet" earlier this year added fuel to the fire, no official confirmation or details have been released. Past rumors of a cancelled PS4 sci-fi project from the studio further contribute to the ongoing mystery. The gaming community eagerly awaits official announcements regarding this exciting, potentially sci-fi-themed, new IP.