Unleashing a New Saga: A Job Listing Hints at the Next God of War Game

The conclusion of God of War Ragnarök left Kratos in a new, uncertain position. After an emotionally resonant journey that saw him come to terms with his past and embrace a new destiny, the final free DLC, Valhalla, served as a powerful epilogue to his Norse saga. With Atreus off on his own journey and Kratos now the official “God of War” of the Norse pantheon, the future of the franchise is wide open. For months, rumors and speculation have swirled about what’s next for Santa Monica Studio. Now, a new job listing from the acclaimed developer has added significant weight to the idea that a new God of War game is in active development, and it will be a third-person action RPG that builds directly on the combat of its recent predecessors.

The job listing, posted on Sony’s official careers page, is for a “Senior Combat Designer.” While a routine hiring notice might not normally generate headlines, the specific requirements and preferred qualifications in this listing are what caught the attention of the gaming community. This has led to a major increase in online search queries for “God of War 6 news,” “next God of War story,” and “Santa Monica Studio job listings.”

The Clues in the Job Description

The job description itself is the strongest evidence yet for a new God of War title. The listing explicitly states that candidates should have experience with “the full development cycle of two or more published triple-A titles.” This alone points to a large-scale project on the scale of a major studio’s flagship franchise. However, the most telling detail is in the “Preferred Experience” section. The ad specifically requests candidates who are “fluent with the combat design choices, systems, mechanics, and enemies in God of War (2018) and God of War Ragnarök (2022).” This is a clear and direct reference that leaves no room for ambiguity. It is not just looking for a designer familiar with the genre; it is looking for a designer with specific, in-depth knowledge of the God of War reboot’s unique combat style.

This strongly suggests that whatever Santa Monica Studio is working on, it will be a direct evolution of the combat system from the last two games. It points to a continuation of the over-the-shoulder, third-person perspective and the weighty, tactical combat that has defined the new era of the series. The listing also mentions a need for experience in designing “Enemy and Boss characters,” indicating that the game is well into the pre-production or early development phase where enemy design is a core focus.

What This Could Mean for the Future of the Franchise

While the job listing doesn’t confirm the plot, it does lend credibility to several ongoing rumors about the franchise’s future. One of the most persistent theories is that Santa Monica Studio is working on a new game that will explore different mythologies, possibly a return to Greece or a new setting like Egypt. Given that the studio has multiple teams, and one is reportedly working on a new IP under Cory Barlog, this new job listing could be for a separate project. This would mean that while Barlog’s team is crafting a new world, a different team is continuing the story of Kratos and Atreus in a new, albeit familiar, setting.

Another strong theory, fueled by comments from industry insiders, is that the next game will be a smaller, spin-off title in the vein of Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales. This could take the form of a prequel set in ancient Greece, as many of the rumors suggest, or a new story centered on Atreus as he explores the world on his own. The Valhalla DLC concluded Kratos’s main arc in a way that provides a natural jumping-off point for a new story, making either option a plausible next step for the franchise.

Whatever the case may be, the job listing is a clear sign that the world of God of War is far from over. It is a testament to the fact that Sony views the franchise as a core pillar of its first-party lineup. Fans can expect to see the franchise continue to grow and evolve, pushing the boundaries of what is possible in the action-adventure genre. While an official announcement is likely still a long way off, this latest piece of news is a powerful sign that the ghost of Sparta, and his son, are not done with their journey just yet. The legend of Kratos continues, and a new saga, it seems, is already in the works.