It's been a minute since we left Kratos and Atreus at the end of Ragnarok, and PlayStation fans are getting restless. With the summer showcase season rapidly approaching, all eyes are on Santa Monica Studio. When exactly will we get our first glimpse of the next God of War game? Let's look at the evidence.
Will we see Atreus take the lead, or is Kratos heading to a new mythology?
The silence from Santa Monica Studio is deafening, and in the gaming industry, silence usually means something massive is brewing. Following the monumental success of God of War Ragnarok and its stellar Valhalla DLC, the community is desperate to know where the Ghost of Sparta (or his son) is heading next. As we sit here in April 2026, the window for a major reveal is starting to look incredibly promising.
Historically, PlayStation loves to drop its biggest bombs during its major summer showcases (usually around late May or June). Given the development cycle of AAA titles, Santa Monica has had enough time since Ragnarok's launch to put together a CGI teaser or a brief "in-engine" look at their next project. The biggest question isn't if a new game is coming, but what it will be. The ending of Ragnarok left the door wide open. Will we follow Atreus on his solo journey to find the remaining Giants? Or will Kratos, now a god of hope, find himself dragged into the pantheon of Egyptian or Celtic mythology?
Industry insiders have been hinting that Santa Monica is working on multiple projects, including a brand-new IP led by Cory Barlog. However, God of War is Sony's golden goose. Even if the game is still years away from release, a simple logo reveal or a cryptic teaser trailer this summer would be enough to break the internet and secure the PS5's momentum. Keep your eyes peeled on the upcoming PlayStation State of Play events; the God of War's return might be closer than we think.
Historically, PlayStation loves to drop its biggest bombs during its major summer showcases (usually around late May or June). Given the development cycle of AAA titles, Santa Monica has had enough time since Ragnarok's launch to put together a CGI teaser or a brief "in-engine" look at their next project. The biggest question isn't if a new game is coming, but what it will be. The ending of Ragnarok left the door wide open. Will we follow Atreus on his solo journey to find the remaining Giants? Or will Kratos, now a god of hope, find himself dragged into the pantheon of Egyptian or Celtic mythology?
Industry insiders have been hinting that Santa Monica is working on multiple projects, including a brand-new IP led by Cory Barlog. However, God of War is Sony's golden goose. Even if the game is still years away from release, a simple logo reveal or a cryptic teaser trailer this summer would be enough to break the internet and secure the PS5's momentum. Keep your eyes peeled on the upcoming PlayStation State of Play events; the God of War's return might be closer than we think.
