With the Norse saga of Kratos officially concluded in God of War: Ragnarok, fans have been eagerly speculating about the future of Sony Santa Monica and what the acclaimed studio might be working on next. While God of War still holds plenty of narrative potential, particularly with lingering plot threads left unexplored, the direction of the studio’s next major game project has remained shrouded in mystery, at least, until now.
The latest hint doesn’t come directly from Sony or the studio, but rather from Bloomberg journalist Jason Schreier, who has built a strong reputation for breaking credible industry news through trusted insider sources. In a recent response on the ResetEra forum, Schreier offered tantalising new details regarding the studio’s next big undertaking.
According to Schreier, the upcoming major title from Sony Santa Monica will be helmed by none other than God of War director Cory Barlog. While he refrained from revealing the game’s exact concept or setting, Schreier was confident in stating that it would not be a science fiction game, contrary to some previous speculation.
What is Santa Monica Studios’ Next Big Thing?
Even more intriguing is Schreier’s assertion that the project is not based on a brand-new intellectual property, but will be crafted in such a way that it feels like an entirely new IP. He described it as being so fundamentally different from what the studio has done before that players and fans alike would never be able to predict its nature. The game is expected to be surprising, fresh, and unlike anything the studio has produced to date.
Schreier added that development on the title is progressing smoothly so far. However, he made it clear that if he were to disclose details about the project fully, it wouldn’t happen through a forum post, but rather via a dedicated article in the future.
These new insights are already sparking excitement across the gaming community. With Cory Barlog at the helm and a bold, unconventional direction on the horizon, anticipation for Sony Santa Monica’s next chapter continues to build.
