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

Glauco Longhi's LinkedIn Update Hints at Sci-Fi

Longhi, who previously worked on God of War (2018) and God of War Ragnarök, is now overseeing character development for this undisclosed project. His updated profile specifically states his role as supervisor/director of character development for an "unannounced project," aiming to elevate character development standards in video games.

Further fueling speculation is Santa Monica Studio's ongoing recruitment drive. Recent job postings for a character artist and tools programmer indicate team expansion and active development on a significant project.

Speculation and Previous Rumors

While details remain scarce, rumors suggest the project might be a sci-fi title, possibly under the direction of God of War 3 creative director, Stig Asmussen. Although Sony's trademark of "Intergalactic The Heretic Prophet" earlier this year sparked speculation, no official confirmation has been provided. Past rumors of a cancelled PS4 sci-fi project from the studio also add to the intrigue. Cory Barlog, creative director of the 2018 God of War reboot, previously alluded to the studio's involvement in multiple projects, further supporting the possibility of this new IP. However, until an official announcement, the nature and scope of this unannounced project remain firmly in the realm of speculation.