God of War Developers Secretly Developing Next-Level Multiplayer Game

Santa Monica Studio, known for their exceptional work on the God of War series, may be working on a new co-op multiplayer game according to recent job postings. With a history of creating successful God of War titles, it's possible that the next installment in the franchise will have co-op elements. Having released six God of War games over the last 20 years, Santa Monica Studio is already hiring for a sequel, suggesting that fans of Kratos can expect more from this iconic series in the future.

Sony is currently searching for a Senior Game Designer in Santa Monica, as seen on recent job listings on LinkedIn. The ideal candidate should possess a strong understanding of Unreal Engine 5, as well as experience in developing both local and online co-op gameplay. Although the job posting does not explicitly mention Santa Monica Studio, Sony has previously advertised job openings for their studios without directly naming them. This could be a strategic move to prevent the studio from being prematurely associated with a potential new co-op game until an official reveal has been made.

The job post requires the hired individual to possess a vast array of skills, including game feature designing and maintenance of existing game systems. The post also highlights the need for at least ten years of experience as a game designer and having contributed to the game design of at least one AAA game. While the job post suggests the development of a major AAA title, there is no official announcement regarding whether it is a new game from an existing franchise, a sequel to Kratos and Atreus, or a God of War prequel. Though it's too early to speculate on the development of a co-op God of War game, it's certain that the game would need to score 90 or more on Metacritic to satisfy Sony's expectations. According to a former employee, studios owned by Sony, such as Santa Monica and Naughty Dog, are expected to achieve this benchmark in all their games.