What is Sony Santa Monica working on at the moment? We don't know, but there have been several signs of life from various sources recently, and it seems that Cory Barlog, one of the leading figures behind God of War, has a new game series in the works. Now we've received a double dose of information.
First, we have a former employee of the studio who worked there for five years as a senior writer and who writes on LinkedIn that it is indeed a new game series, but that it's actually set in the God of War universe:
"Helped shape narrative vision and creative direction at Sony Santa Monica Studio for a new franchise within the God of War universe, developing characters, storylines, and original lore that expanded the acclaimed IP. Integrated story with gameplay and worldbuilding through scripts and narrative content, collaborating across disciplines to deliver emotionally driven experiences for a global audience. Contributed to long-term narrative and franchise strategy."
This prompted the often reliable insider NateTheHate to share what he knows about the matter, adding that "the lead character will be Faye," also known as Laufey the Just. Apparently, we can also look forward to some interesting changes, as the "gameplay is said to differ from the Norse God of War games with more of a focus on action." We also learn that it will be unveiled this year and released in the first half of 2027.
Naturally, none of this has been confirmed by Sony Santa Monica, so take it with a grain of salt for now, but a prominent employee's LinkedIn and NateTheHate are still well above average when it comes to source credibility.