Hey, Daily Quest readers.
There's never been a more exciting time to be a God of War fan. The classic trilogy is getting a remake, the recent Norse saga is still beloved, and now we have our most concrete hint yet about what Sony Santa Monica is working on next. According to the LinkedIn profile of a former senior writer at the studio, they're developing a "new franchise in the God of War universe".
Wait — a new franchise? Let's break this down.
What We Know So Far
As spotted by ResetEra user nolifebr and originally discovered by St. Elmo's Fire, the LinkedIn profile of Lauren Signorino, a former senior writer at Sony Santa Monica, revealed some interesting details about the studio's next project.
Signorino's profile described her work on a "new franchise in the God of War universe" — suggesting whatever's coming might not star Kratos or Atreus at all.
The profile has since been deleted or made private, but screenshots are circulating online.
What Does "New Franchise" Mean?
For a while, many assumed Sony Santa Monica's next game would be another Kratos adventure — possibly taking the Ghost of Sparta to Egypt. Others hoped for a God of Mischief spinoff starring Loki (which, honestly, sounds incredible).
But this "new franchise" wording suggests something different entirely. A new character? A new realm? A completely fresh take on the God of War mythology?
Interestingly, this lines up with what Bloomberg's Jason Schreier previously said about the game — that it would feel like a new IP, but technically isn't one. If Sony Santa Monica is introducing a new protagonist or significantly changing the formula, it could explain why insiders describe it that way.
What About Bluepoint's Cancelled God Of War Game?
Here's where things get murky. Before being shut down, Bluepoint Games was reportedly working on a live-service God of War title starring Atreus. That project is now dead.
If Bluepoint's game was Atreus-focused and got cancelled, Sony Santa Monica's "new franchise" likely features someone else entirely. A brand-new character stepping into the God of War spotlight would be a bold move — but also an exciting one.
When Will We See It?
Sony Santa Monica hasn't officially announced anything yet, but rumors suggest a reveal could come as early as this summer. Between this mysterious new project and the confirmed classic trilogy remake, PlayStation clearly has big plans for the God of War franchise — even if Kratos isn't at the center of all of them.
Final Thoughts
A "new franchise" in the God of War universe is a tantalizing tease. Whether it's a new protagonist, a new realm, or something completely unexpected, Sony Santa Monica seems ready to expand beyond Kratos.
Who do you want to see star in the next God of War game? Drop your predictions below! Stay questing — and follow @TheDailyQuest0 for more daily gaming quests! 🎮⚔️
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