The LinkedIn profile of a former senior writer at Sony Santa Monica reveals that the studio is currently making a “new franchise” in the God of War universe.
There’s frankly never been a more exciting time to be a God of War fan. Not only are all of the games still as revered as ever, but the series has a very strong future ahead of it, thanks to the confirmation of the classic trilogy getting a remake from Sony Santa Monica in the future. As if that wasn’t enough, there’s also the studio’s other next game to consider.
While there was a time when we all thought Cory Barlog’s next game would be space-themed, it’s been widely reported that it’s actually working on a new God of War game. Although some report that it’s another Kratos game that might take him to Egypt (even if a God of Mischief game sounds so much cooler), that might not actually be the case after all.
Sony Santa Monica Is Working On A “New Franchise” In The God Of War Universe
God Of…?
As pointed out by ResetEra user nolifebr and originally discovered by St. Elmo’s Fire, the LinkedIn profile of Lauren Signorino, a former senior writer at Sony Santa Monica, has just given us our most concrete idea of what the studio’s mysterious next game is – a “new franchise in the God of War universe”.
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Signorino’s profile appears to have been deleted or made private since this discovery was made, but screenshots of it are floating around.
This suggests that the next game in the series might not star Kratos or Atreus after all, and will instead focus on a new character and possibly a new realm. While part of me wants to say this backs up the idea of it being a Loki-centric game, Bluepoint’s cancelled God of War live-service title would have starred Atreus, which makes me think this is something else entirely.
Interestingly, Signorino’s mention of a new franchise also backs up what Bloomberg reporter Jason Schreier said about the game feeling like a new IP, but not actually being one. If the next God of War stars another character or changes things up considerably, then it’ll certainly feel like a different type of God of War game, while still being in the same universe.
We’ll have to wait and see when Sony Santa Monica reveals the game (which could be as soon as this Summer), but it sounds like PlayStation has some pretty big plans for the franchise as a whole, even if Kratos isn’t necessarily a part of them.
God of War Ragnarok
4.0/5
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November 9, 2022
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M For Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Strong Language
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