Overview
- Circulating screenshots of a former senior writer’s LinkedIn profile claim five years of work on “a new franchise within the God of War universe,” though the profile has since been deleted and cannot be independently verified.
- Multiple insiders, including NateTheHate and Shpeshal Nick, say the unannounced title features Faye as the playable lead with faster, action‑oriented combat, with some comparisons to Devil May Cry.
- Leakers suggest a reveal is planned for later this year and a release target in the first half of 2027, both described as provisional and subject to change.
- Coverage ties the project to creative director Cory Barlog’s long-rumored game, aligning with prior reporting from Bloomberg’s Jason Schreier that it is not a new IP but could feel like one.
- The reports follow February’s surprise launch of God of War: Sons of Sparta and confirmation of early Greek trilogy remakes, reflecting Sony’s broader push to expand the franchise.