Trending Now - New Franchise in Development Within God of War Universe

WHO:

Cory Barlog, a game director at Sony Santa Monica

A senior writer who worked at Sony Santa Monica from August 2020 to September 2025

Jason Schreier, a journalist from Bloomberg

Ryan Hurst, actor portraying Kratos in the God of War TV series

Callum Vinson, actor portraying Atreus in the God of War TV series

WHAT:

Development of a new franchise within the God of War universe

The senior writer's LinkedIn profile stated they helped shape narrative vision and creative direction for the new franchise, developing characters, storylines, and original lore

The new franchise aims to expand the existing God of War intellectual property (IP)

Jason Schreier commented on the ResetEra thread about the project, indicating it might feel like a new IP

Amazon shared a first look at the God of War TV series featuring Ryan Hurst and Callum Vinson

WHERE:

Sony Santa Monica Studio (location of development)

ResetEra (platform where the news was shared)

Amazon (platform sharing the first look of the TV series)

WHEN:

The senior writer worked at Sony Santa Monica from August 2020 to September 2025

The God of War reboot was released in 2018

The first look at the God of War TV series was shared earlier in the week of March 2, 2026

Christopher Judge teased that the new game will be revealed around late Summer 2026

WHY:

To expand the God of War universe with new characters and storylines

To create emotionally driven experiences for a global audience

HOW:

The senior writer contributed to long-term narrative and franchise strategy through collaboration across disciplines, integrating story with gameplay and worldbuilding through scripts and narrative content.

In an exciting development for fans of the franchise, Cory Barlog and a senior writer at Sony Santa Monica have been working on a new project aimed at expanding the God of War universe with fresh characters and storylines. Jason Schreier noted on ResetEra that this new franchise might feel like a brand new IP, while Amazon recently shared a first look at the upcoming God of War TV series featuring actors Ryan Hurst and Callum Vinson. Additionally, Christopher Judge hinted that a reveal for the new game is expected around late Summer 2026, promising emotionally driven experiences for a global audience.