God of War Saga Continues: Santa Monica Studio Teases Thrilling New Unannounced Title

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Santa Monica Studio may already be working on the next God of War game, as job listings mention familiarity with the combat systems of the previous two games.

Speculation has been abound amongst fans regarding the series' future, pondering the potential for a fresh backdrop or a shift in emphasis towards other characters such as Atreus or an entirely new protagonist.

Though it does not serve as official confirmation, the active recruitment by the developer for a project linked to the God of War franchise strongly indicates that a new game is currently being developed.

Santa Monica Studio may already be in the process of developing the next installment in the God of War game series, as suggested by a recent job listing. The epic journey of Kratos has spanned over four console generations, with the most recent installment delving into Norse mythology. Both the 2018 God of War reboot and 2022's God of War Ragnarok received widespread praise for their updated gameplay and emotionally-driven storylines. These games showcased an aging Kratos striving for a peaceful existence with his son Atreus, only to find himself entangled in another war with the gods of his newfound home.

Even before the release of God of War Ragnarok on PlayStation 5 in November, Santa Monica Studio had already stated that it would be the concluding chapter in Kratos's Norse exploits. This has left fans questioning whether God of War Ragnarok would mark the end of the beloved action franchise entirely, as its ending provided a definitive and emotionally impactful resolution for Kratos. In May, Santa Monica Studio posted several job listings for a new project, though it remained unclear whether these were for a fresh God of War title or an entirely new intellectual property.

It is possible that this refers to the former option, since Santa Monica Studio has recently posted more job listings for Senior and Non-Senior Combat Designers. Unlike the previous listings, these ones specifically mention the God of War series and require applicants to be familiar with the combat systems, mechanics, and enemies of both God of War (2018) and God of War Ragnarok. While this doesn't necessarily confirm a new God of War game, the mention of knowledge about the series as a job requirement suggests that this new game will at least have similarities to Santa Monica Studio's flagship franchise.

Speculation surrounds the potential direction of the God of War series following Ragnarok. Some fans suggest that Kratos may embark on a new adventure in a god-filled setting, such as ancient Egypt. Alternatively, there is anticipation for Atreus to take center stage as the protagonist, after leaving his father's side to forge his own destiny. Another possibility is that a fresh protagonist could be introduced, taking the series in an entirely different direction from previous installments.

With Santa Monica Studio currently hiring for an undisclosed project, there are multiple possibilities for the future of the God of War franchise. Although not a confirmation of a new entry, the fact that the studio is seeking individuals experienced in the combat of the last two God of War games provides an intriguing clue about their upcoming endeavors.