New Rumored God of War Game a 'New Franchise' Within the GOW Universe

In a nutshell

Santa Monica Studio is developing a new franchise within the God of War universe.
The project expands the IP with new lore, characters, and storylines.
Alongside this, the studio has just released Sons of Sparta and is working on a God of War Trilogy Remake.

Sony’s Santa Monica Studio, best known for the critically acclaimed God of War series, is reportedly working on a brand-new franchise set within the same universe.

According to the LinkedIn profile of a former writer, as spotted on ResetEra, the project has been in development for several years and aims to expand the beloved IP’s mythology with original lore, new characters, and fresh storylines.

“Helped shape narrative vision and creative direction at Sony Santa Monica Studio for a new franchise within the God of War universe, developing characters, storylines, and original lore that expanded the acclaimed IP. Integrated story with gameplay and worldbuilding through scripts and narrative content, collaborating across disciplines to deliver emotionally driven experiences for a global audience. Contributed to long-term narrative and franchise strategy.“

This has been corroborated by an extremely reliable leaker, NateTheHate, saying that the game is indeed “set within the God of War universe” and that the lead character will be Faye.

Here's what I have heard:

Yes, the game is set within the God of War universe & the lead character will be Faye. Gameplay is said to differ from the Norse God of War games with more of a focus on action.

Current plan: Reveal this year/release first half 2027 – barring any delay https://t.co/LGm9hsppNN
— NateTheHate2 (@NateTheHate2) March 1, 2026

As far as how the game will play, it will lean more into action a la Devil May Cry rather than the Norse God of War games.

Additionally, Nate reveals that the current plan is to reveal the title this year, quite possibly during Summer Game Fest, with a target release of the first half of 2027.

A New Chapter in the God of War Saga

The writer’s profile suggests that the team has been shaping the narrative vision and creative direction for this unannounced franchise, hinting at PlayStation’s broader ambition to build a “mini cinematic universe” around God of War. This aligns with past reports from Bloomberg journalist Jason Schreier, who claimed that Sony once intended to support multiple sequels and spinoffs.