Santa Monica Studio Teases Major PlayStation Reveal

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A notable industry insider has hinted that Santa Monica Studio, the acclaimed developer behind the God of War franchise, is preparing a major reveal for the upcoming PlayStation State of Play event. The project is expected to be either the next mainline God of War game, rumored to be set in Egypt, or a brand-new sci-fi IP that has been in development for over 7 years.

Why it matters

Santa Monica Studio's next big title has been highly anticipated, as the studio has been relatively quiet since the release of the latest God of War game. A reveal of either a new God of War installment or an entirely new IP from the acclaimed studio would be a significant event for PlayStation fans.

The details

According to the insider, known as Shinobi602, Santa Monica Studio is expected to make an appearance at the upcoming PlayStation State of Play event, which is rumored to last over an hour and feature deep dives into upcoming first-party titles, including game updates and new announcements. The insider suggests that the studio's reveal could be the next mainline God of War game, which is rumored to be set in Egypt, or the studio's mysterious new sci-fi IP that has been in development for over 7 years.

• The upcoming PlayStation State of Play event is expected to take place in the near future.

What they’re saying

What’s next

Fans will have to wait for the upcoming PlayStation State of Play event to see what Santa Monica Studio has in store, whether it's the next God of War game or a brand-new sci-fi IP.