Get ready to sharpen your axe and brace your excitement, because a brand-new franchise set in the God of War universe might be on the horizon. While nothing has been officially confirmed, whispers of this project have emerged from an unexpected source: a now-deleted LinkedIn post by a former senior writer at Santa Monica Studio. This isn’t just idle speculation—the post, saved by a vigilant user on Resetera, detailed the writer’s involvement in shaping “a franchise within the God of War universe,” complete with character development, original lore, and emotionally driven storytelling. But here’s where it gets intriguing: the writer’s contributions included integrating narrative with gameplay, worldbuilding, and even long-term franchise strategy. Sounds like a big deal, right? And this is the part most people miss: the post was up just long enough to spark curiosity but vanished before anyone could dig deeper.
The former employee has since deactivated their LinkedIn account, but the damage (or should we say, the excitement?) is done. So, what could this project be? It’s anyone’s guess. Some speculate it might tie into the rumored live-service God of War game that was reportedly in development at Bluepoint Games before its closure. Santa Monica Studio likely had creative oversight there, after all. Others wonder if it’s something entirely new—a bold, unexpected spin-off, much like the surprise release of God of War: Sons of Sparta. With Amazon Prime Video’s God of War series in the works, it wouldn’t be a stretch to think Santa Monica Studio is capitalizing on the cross-promotional buzz. After all, Bethesda Game Studios and Amazon’s Fallout series have shown how well this strategy can work.
But here’s the controversial bit: Is this a smart move, or is the God of War universe being stretched too thin? While fans are hungry for more, there’s a fine line between expanding a beloved franchise and diluting its essence. And let’s not forget the live-service model—a double-edged sword that can either engage players long-term or leave them feeling burned out. What do you think? Is this new franchise a welcome addition, or is Santa Monica Studio biting off more than it can chew?
For now, all we can do is wait and see. But one thing’s for sure: the God of War universe is far from done surprising us. So, grab your popcorn, keep your eyes peeled, and let’s debate—is this the next big thing, or a risky gamble? Sound off in the comments!
