Santa Monica’s New IP Is PlayStation’s Next ‘Big Thing’, Says Reliable Insider

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  • Santa Monica is working on a brand-new IP for the first time in over 2 decades. 
  • Jason Schreier says that the game’s development is progressing well, and it could be PlayStation’s next big thing.
  • A potential reveal could happen at the upcoming rumoured PlayStation Showcase.

Update: After updating progress on Santa Monica’s next project, Jason Schreier further clarified that the project isn’t a new IP, implying that Cory Barlog may be working on a new Kinetica title, a God of War game or even a third-party IP.

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With the God of War franchise ending its Norse setting, its next venture is unknown for now. Meanwhile, rumours suggest a spin-off game is in development as Santa Monica Studio works on the next chapter.

That is, the studio is now expanding its wings to other genres, too. For the first time in over two decades, reports suggest that Santa Monica Studio is working on a brand new IP.

Details on the project are unknown except for its existence, but now a renowned journalist has come forward to state that this new Sci-Fi IP will be PlayStation’s next ‘big thing’, hinting at a great future.

Why it matters: PlayStation’s first-party slate has been dry recently. Santa Monica Studio is arguably the best and most experienced studio under PlayStation, and their new project would undoubtedly do wonders for PlayStation’s first-party catalogue.

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Journalist Hinting That Santa Monica’s New IP Will Be PlayStation’s Next Big Thing || ResetEra

In a thread on ResetEra discussing PlayStation Studios, Jason Schreier, one of the most well-known and credible journalists in the industry, was asked about Santa Monica’s new IP. Jason replied that the game was progressing well since the last time he spoke to sources, which was a couple of months ago.

The project will be led by Cory Barlog, the director of 2018’s God of War. His involvement with this new project is potentially also why he didn’t return for God of War Ragnarok.

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Sony is rumoured to hold a PlayStation Showcase later this year, which will be the gaming giant’s first massive event in 2 years. As such, Sony could announce this new title there alongside the rumoured God of War spinoff.

What are your expectations from Santa Monica Studios for this new project? Do you think they can make the next big thing for PlayStation as claimed above? Share your thoughts in the comments below, or at the official Tech4Gamers Forums.

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