Santa Monica Studio has not yet revealed which project is in development, but hints suggest that the next game will largely repeat the formula of past hits.
It seems the studio is not going to abandon the concept that brought success to the latest installments of God of War. A new job posting makes it clear that the team continues to move in the direction set by God of War (2018) and God of War Ragnarök.
A job posting for a Senior Combat Designer has appeared on the PlayStation website. His tasks are related to the creation and implementation of battles with enemies and bosses. At the same time, it is unlikely that we are talking about the development of fundamentally new mechanics — rather, about improving already familiar solutions.
The job description indicates that the studio needs a specialist capable of analyzing in detail the combat systems, mechanics, and enemy behavior in third-person action RPGs with melee combat. The candidate must have at least four years of experience, including the full development cycle of at least two major games. An important advantage will be knowledge of the principles of designing battles and opponents in God of War 2018 and God of War Ragnarök.
The details hint that Santa Monica Studio is preparing a sequel to its latest project or a new game, but with the usual gameplay style. When it will be presented is still unknown.
