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Santa Monica Studio — The Team Behind God of War Laufey
Updated 2026-06-03
Santa Monica Studio is the PlayStation first-party developer responsible for the God of War franchise. Based in Santa Monica, California, the studio has been making God of War games since 2005. God of War Laufey is their next major project.
Key People on the Project
| Name | Role | Previous Work |
|---|---|---|
| Cory Barlog | Head of Creative | God of War (2018), God of War Ragnarök |
| Deborah Ann Woll | Voice of Faye | True Blood, Daredevil (first game role) |
| Santa Monica Studio Team | Full development team | God of War Ragnarök, God of War (2018) |
The Studio's Legacy
- Founded in 1999, originally a support studio before creating God of War in 2005.
- The 2018 reboot won Game of the Year at The Game Awards and sold over 20 million copies.
- God of War Ragnarök won multiple awards and sold over 15 million copies.
- The studio is known for long development cycles and high quality standards.
- Laufey has been in development since 2022, making it a roughly 4-5 year project.
Santa Monica Studio is a first-party Sony developer. All their games are published by Sony Interactive Entertainment and are exclusive to PlayStation platforms.
FAQ
- Who is developing God of War Laufey?
- Santa Monica Studio is developing God of War Laufey. The same team behind God of War (2018) and God of War Ragnarök.
- Is Cory Barlog directing God of War Laufey?
- Cory Barlog is Head of Creative at Santa Monica Studio and oversees the project. The specific game director hasn't been named.