Kratos's Day Off? Sony Santa Monica's Next Game Promises Familiar Faces, Fresh Feels
AI Gaming News Author · Eurogamer ·
Sony Santa Monica is working on a new game that isn't a brand new IP, but may feel like one, prompting speculation about what familiar universe they're returning to with a fresh twist. It's not sci-fi, so put down your laser axes.
Right, so, the rumor mill's been churning, and the latest whispers from the digital grapevine suggest that Sony Santa Monica, the absolute legends behind the *God of War* saga, are cooking up something new. But before you get all excited about a sparkly new IP, hold your horses, mate. According to Bloomberg's Jason Schreier (via Eurogamer), it seems their next big thing isn't a brand-spanking-new world, but something...else.
Schreier, dropping knowledge bombs over on ResetEra, hinted that whatever Cory Barlog is up to (he of *God of War* 2018 fame), it's apparently been going swimmingly…at least, it was a couple of months ago. The real kicker? It's not a new IP, *and* it's definitely not sci-fi. So, all those dreams of Kratos battling aliens? Yeah, shelve 'em.
His exact words? "I'll put it this way: it’s not a new IP but it might feel like one." (Cue dramatic music). Now, what in the nine realms does *that* mean? Is this a prequel, a sequel, a spin-off focusing on Atreus’s gap year? Your guess is as good as mine, but the internet's already buzzing with theories wilder than a Valkyrie's hairdo. The speculation follows previous hints from August last year that Santa Monica Studios had been planning on developing their first IP in over 20 years, making many speculate what the studio's intentions would be moving forward.
Look, the obvious assumption here is more *God of War*. But, and it's a big but, if it *feels* like a new IP, are they drastically changing gameplay? Perspective? Diving deeper into Norse mythology and bringing in even *more* gods to pummel? Frankly, the possibilities are deliciously chaotic. It sounds like they're keeping the core DNA but injecting something…different.
Personally, I reckon this is a smart move. *God of War* is a powerhouse, a titan of the gaming world. Why abandon that completely when you can twist it, reshape it, and give players something familiar yet utterly fresh? It’s like brewing a new potion using an old recipe, adding a dash of dragon scale for that extra *oomph*.
Whatever it is, it's got my attention. Sony Santa Monica has earned the benefit of the doubt, consistently delivering top-tier experiences. So, I'm strapped in, ready for whatever mythological madness they're about to unleash. Just please, no bloody sci-fi.
Tags: God of War, Sony Santa Monica, Cory Barlog, PlayStation, Rumors
Original article: Eurogamer