God of War Developer Teases First New IP in Over 20 Years

God of War Developer Teases First New IP in Over 20 Years

Highlights

  • Santa Monica Studio, known for God of War, is seemingly working on a new IP.
  • A former employee’s return to Santa Monica Studio suggests a focus on creating something entirely new and separate from existing franchises.
  • Details remain scarce regarding the studio’s move towards a new IP.

As a lifelong fan of Santa Monica Studio and their groundbreaking work on the God of War series, I can hardly contain my excitement at the prospect of a brand-new IP from this revered developer. Since my first encounter with Kinetica back in the early 2000s, I’ve been captivated by their innovative approach to game development and their knack for crafting unforgettable stories.


It appears that Santa Monica Studio, known for creating the God of War series, is reportedly developing a new intellectual property (IP) based on information from a former employee who has returned to the company. This would be the studio’s first official venture into a new IP since they first introduced the God of War series in 2005.

As a gamer, I remember Santa Monica Studio taking its baby steps with their first game, “Kinetica,” back in the days of the PlayStation 2. It wasn’t until later that they earned recognition for the action-packed adventure series, “God of War.” Since then, they’ve been my go-to team for all things God of War. Lately, they’ve been flirting with new ideas, and it seems like one of those is an open-world sci-fi escapade. But now, it appears that the creators of God of War are ready to dive into something completely fresh and unique.

Based on their LinkedIn profile, a previous Santa Monica Studio employee has recently rejoined the company in a new role as a character supervisor for a fresh intellectual property (IP). The job listing doesn’t provide any specifics about the new IP, but it suggests that the studio might be venturing into an entirely original concept, which would mark its first attempt since “Kinetica” was released in 2001.

Santa Monica Studio’s New IP Remains a Mystery

In 2022, after releasing God of War Ragnarok, Santa Monica Studio announced they were exploring some new ventures and even the possibility of remaking the original God of War trilogy. Yet, they’ve kept the details about these projects under wraps, so it’s uncertain if their rumored new intellectual property might be connected to one of these past endeavors.

In recent years, Sony has been exploring numerous avenues with its intellectual properties. For instance, their Horizon series of open-world action games now includes a family-friendly spin-off, LEGO Horizon Adventures, which is available across multiple platforms. Additionally, the popular tech demo for PS5, Astro’s Playroom, will soon have a standalone sequel titled Astro Bot. This action platformer game has generated significant excitement among gamers.

For entirely novel intellectual properties, the exclusive action RPG for PS5, Stellar Blade, has consistently attracted large player bases and added new content, demonstrating that fans are eager for fresh concepts. On the other hand, players of God of War Ragnarok have been drawn to its roguelike action in the latest Valhalla DLC, suggesting that the series might expand even more in the future, given Santa Monica Studio’s potential plans for additional sequels.

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2024-08-06 00:24