Santa Monica Narrative Animator Teases Work on Next Game, Possible God of War Sequel

Kim Newman, Narrative Animator at Santa Monica Studio, posted an image of her in a motion capture suit with the text "Feels good to be back in the suit." While more than likely a new God of War game, it might also be something else. But it does show that they are getting into the phase of the project involving motion capture work.

[Jin_Sakai]

Can’t only imaging what the next God of War will look like on PS5.

[chrisx]

Next gen aint even here yet but the game of that gen is in progress. Can't wait for this,it's gonna be an event.

[sampsonon]

I believe the game of this gen will be the last of us 2. and next gen the last of us 3.
IMO

[ilikestuff]

God of war is my favorite game of this decade, gameplay and story were nuts, it’s been forever since I’ve stopped playing a game to look around at graphics, I’d do that almost every time I’d play that game. It was so good. I’m very excited to see where that game goes from here.

[SyntheticForm]

Unbelievable.

God of War has fantastic, extraordinary visuals. Great overall art direction; a visual powerhouse unequaled in my opinion.

The particle effects are downright godly and the best I've ever seen in a game.

[RpgSama]

@Jin_Sakai

"Can’t only imaging what the next God of War will look like on PS5."

Not only on PS5, but built from the ground up for PS5!, SO excited.

[GaboonViper]

Yep no cross gen rubbish, pure next gen greatness the way is should always be.

[Neonridr]

If God of War on my PS4 Pro + OLED 4K were any indication, we are definitely in for a big treat.

[GaboonViper]

We will need cushions under our jaws to prevent losing our teeth when they drop with disbelief.

[CaptainHenry916]

2022 release if they just started

[ps3rider]

No doubt its coming. last one opened the opportunity for more sequels. Secondly the studio did it right way but not rebooting. well deserved title

[Inzo]

There are other realms still to be unlocked so a sequel was never in doubt. I was one of its biggest critics with the direction that GOW was going but Cory Barlog showed how a soft reboot should be done and at its core it was still GOW. Having Barlog as director was one of its major advantages because he was there since the very beginning.

[terrorofdeath]

They also teased other mythologies to be explored, wonder if they'll do it though.

[Dovergamer]

Bases are getting loaded with the PS5 camp. I can't imagine how things are going to be for God of War 5 in the PS5.

[Gamehard]

But but... It'll be aNtI ConSUmeR if it's not on PS4 also lol.

[BigBosss]

Definitely PS5 exclusive which I cannot!

[BlaqMagiq1]

I can't wait for the sequel to this classic. This is in itself another classic in the making. Guaranteed system seller for PS5.

[lellkay]

ohhhh boi

[Relientk77]

Let the hype begin

[snkiworld]

Releasing Games Anti consumer How Dare You Sony

[Inzo]

With games like these its not a question of "if" Sony wins the next gen but when.

[1Victor]

To be fair Microsoft got a chance as well as Nintendo to win it. So far Sony got the biggest chance of the 3 specially with their anti consumer policy of EXCLUSIVES

[ocelot07]

Nintendo have a really good chance as they kicked of next gen 2 years ago and currently have a nearly 50 million lead.

[theshredded]

Can't wait to skip this game!

[stuna1]

Yaaay one less hater! Sadly you will be missed/ , o I really need too?

Anyway God of War will be fire, and hearing from a certain blogger Atrius's god powers will be fully realized(Shapeshifting abilities) afterall he is confirmed to be the god of mischief.

[SolidGamerX]

Your loss.

[GaboonViper]

Your loss, and trust me, no one will miss you, bye bye.

[Stanjara]

Yes!

[moriarty1889]

God of war 5 will look GODLIKE on PS5 hardware. Nuff said. GOTG GUARANTEED.

[Magog]

Can you imagine just how insane this is going to be? Playstation studios just keep raising the damn bar.

[Az1ner]

Just add variety of moves and enemies. The Thor might just be the best fight ever in a game. Hope its far more brutal than the Hercules fight. The game will be even more gorgeous than the 1st.

[mynameisthumper]

*squeals with joy* oh man I can't wait

[Takwin]

Loved this change in direction for a stale, but good, franchise. It revitalized it and made it 10/10 GOAT type game versus an easy 8.5 or 9 they could've done.

[S2Killinit]

Santa Monica studios + PS5 hardware = Epicness

[Shapeshifter75]

Building on the early "Stranger" boss battle, I want to see some next-gen physics combined with the environmental destruction seen in that fight. I loved how the earth cracked open when they were locked up...feet dug into the ground. Better lighting, insane character models. My body will not be ready! *lolz*

[Axonometri]

Oh, MAN! This is exciting! This even gets my nasty dead engine spinning.

[Thundercat77]

Can't wait to play this anti consumer master piece!

GOW was amazing! I finished the game 3 times. One of the best games of this generation.

[Kumakai]

F yeah!

[GaboonViper]

My only big complaint with PS4 GOW was the recycling of the troll boss fight, I hope this time we get more varied boss fights, and I want my favourite myth from Norse legend, Fenrir the wolf.

[CrimsonWing69]

I know it's not going to happen, but how killer would it be if this God of War was a launch title for the PS5?

[AK91]

It won’t be released anyone soon sadly probably a 2023 or 2024 release but I know it’ll be worth it at the end.

[Kribwalker]

I’d really like to see Santa Monica to be freed up to try an new original IP. They’ve been doing god of war for a long time now, and i know it was different, but it’s still the same style game. Let’s see what they could do with something new