A recent job listing at Sony’s Santa Monica Studio for a combat designer indicates that a new God of War title may already be under development. The listing specifies that the position is a contract role and requires familiarity with the combat designs from recent God of War games, including God of War Ragnarok.

The posting comes at a busy moment for Sony. While no new God of War titles are scheduled for release in 2025, there is ongoing development on a rumored spin-off that will reconnect to Kratos’ Greek origins, marking a significant shift from the Norse saga in recent titles.

Job Listing Highlights Experience with God of War

Amidst the speculation surrounding Santa Monica Studio’s future projects, the new job advertisement provides insights. The listing on Sony’s Greenhouse site calls for a Sr. Combat Designer to work on an unnamed project, focusing on crafting and implementing enemy and boss characters.

Candidates for the role should be versed in designing combat systems and mechanics for third-person melee action RPGs, specifically the combat design mechanics showcased in God of War Ragnarok and its predecessor.

While Santa Monica Studio hasn’t officially claimed what the next God of War title will be, references to combat systems from the Norse saga titles in the job listing might suggest the developer’s plans. Additionally, the studio seeks artists and quality assurance contractors, suggesting the next God of War game is still in early development; thus, fans should manage their expectations for forthcoming announcements.

As discussions about this new job listing unfold alongside the ongoing production of the God of War Amazon series, fans are eager to know when fresh information about the franchise will emerge.