A recent job posting from PlayStation suggests that Santa Monica Studio might be gearing up for another entry in the God of War series. The studio’s most recent installment, God of War Ragnarök, which followed the 2018 reboot, was released in 2022 and received high praise from fans and critics alike. Although the series celebrated its 20th anniversary recently, there hasn’t been any official word on a new game—until now.

During the anniversary celebrations, Santa Monica Studio delighted fans by announcing that God of War Ragnarök would soon get an update featuring new content inspired by earlier titles in the franchise. On March 20, an update rolled out that introduced a collection of armor and cosmetic items known as the Dark Odyssey collection, nodding to the codename for the original God of War from 2005. While this update was a pleasant surprise for many and encouraged players to revisit the game, the community is still eagerly waiting for more substantial news.

Job Listing Sparks New Game Rumors

The buzz around a potential new God of War installment intensified with a recent job listing reviewed by Game Rant. PlayStation is on the lookout for a Quest Designer to join Santa Monica Studio in California— the same team behind the critically acclaimed series. The listing mentioned that ideal candidates should have a “personal understanding of the God of War games.” This particular requirement has led many to speculate that the role could be tied to creating content for a new entry in the series.

The Quest Designer’s responsibilities would include crafting quest objectives, narrative moments, and dialogue. While the job posting doesn’t confirm whether the studio is working on an entirely new game or perhaps a remastered version of the original trilogy—a rumor that has floated around for months—it does hint at some fresh developments on the horizon.

Previously, there were unverified claims that the original God of War trilogy would receive a remaster, with an announcement expected in February. When that didn’t materialize, insider Jeff Grubb mentioned that the initial leak might have been premature, suggesting that an official reveal could have coincided with the 20th-anniversary events in March. Even though Santa Monica Studio confirmed there would be no major announcements during the celebration, the new job posting has kept the conversation alive.

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What’s Next for God of War Fans?

At this point, it’s hard to say whether the new hire will be working on a brand-new game, a remastered collection, or another project entirely related to the franchise. With four years separating the releases of God of War and God of War Ragnarök, it might still be some time before fans get to experience a new installment. However, the fact that Santa Monica Studio is actively recruiting talent with expertise in the God of War universe certainly leaves room for hope.

For now, fans will have to wait and see what Santa Monica Studio has in store. Whether it’s another epic journey into Norse mythology or a revamped look at the classic series, the future of God of War appears as promising as ever.