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Santa Monica Studio Teases Faye Prequel, Trilogy Remake

4/16/2026

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Santa Monica Studio, the God of War developer, plans a new prequel spin-off focused on Faye and East-Asian mythologies.
Insiders suggest the game will diverge from the Kratos narrative and may introduce new gameplay elements.
The studio has announced a remake of the original trilogy.
Rumors point to a State of Play reveal, but details remain unconfirmed.
Story director Cory Barlog has long expressed interest in telling Faye's backstory.

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Story summary

Santa Monica Studio, the God of War developer, plans a new prequel spin-off focused on Faye and East-Asian mythologies.
Insiders suggest the game will diverge from the Kratos narrative and may introduce new gameplay elements.
The studio has announced a remake of the original trilogy.
Rumors point to a State of Play reveal, but details remain unconfirmed.
Story director Cory Barlog has long expressed interest in telling Faye's backstory.