Santa Monica Studio is rumored to be working on both a new IP and the next God of War game
Recent reports suggest that Santa Monica Studio, known for its work on the God of War series, may be branching out and working on a new IP alongside the highly anticipated next installment of God of War. This marks a significant change for the studio, which has typically focused on one project at a time.
Santa Monica Studio is actively hiring for its new IP and what sounds like a new God of War game
It has been confirmed that Santa Monica Studio has been recruiting for a new IP, with rumors pointing to Cory Barlog leading the project. The recent surge in hiring activity indicates that the studio is fully committed to this new venture. Barlog himself has hinted at this in a recent interview.
While the development of a new IP is exciting news, fans of the God of War series will be pleased to know that work on the next installment is also well underway. Job listings posted by Santa Monica Studio suggest that the team is actively seeking a senior combat designer specifically for the God of War franchise. This individual must have experience in third-person melee action RPGs and be familiar with the combat systems of previous God of War titles.
Interestingly, job postings for the new IP are distinctly different from those related to the God of War project, indicating that Santa Monica Studio is indeed working on two separate games simultaneously.
As fans eagerly await further updates, it remains to be seen how Santa Monica Studio will manage the development and release schedules for both their new IP and the next God of War game.