A recent employment opportunity at Sony's Santa Monica Studio has sparked speculation among gaming enthusiasts, suggesting that a new installment in the acclaimed God of War franchise might already be underway. The studio is currently seeking a combat designer for a contract position, specifically requesting candidates with expertise in the combat systems featured in modern God of War titles, including the recent God of War Ragnarok.

This development comes during an active period for Sony and its intellectual properties. While no God of War releases are anticipated for 2025, industry whispers suggest ongoing work on a potential spin-off title that would revisit Kratos' Greek mythology roots, marking a significant departure from the recent Norse narrative arc. The franchise last explored Greek mythology in 2013's God of War: Ascension, a prequel that delved into Kratos' conflict with Ares. Despite positive fan reception, Ascension remained exclusive to the PS3 platform without subsequent re-releases.

The combat designer position, detailed on Sony's Greenhouse recruitment platform, specifies requirements for a senior-level contractor to focus on enemy and boss character design and implementation for an undisclosed project. The successful candidate will collaborate with animation and art teams while taking direction from other designers. Notably, the listing emphasizes the need for comprehensive understanding of combat mechanics in third-person melee action RPGs, with particular preference given to those well-versed in the combat systems of God of War Ragnarok and its 2018 predecessor.

While Santa Monica Studio has made no official announcements regarding the next God of War title, the specific reference to both Norse saga games in the job requirements offers intriguing clues about the developer's future direction. Additional recruitment for artists and quality assurance contractors further indicates that the next mainline God of War project remains in its early development phases, suggesting fans should maintain realistic expectations regarding imminent announcements.

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