Sony Interactive Entertainment’s next huge AAA first-party release God of War 2 – otherwise known as God of War: Ragnarök has been delayed, according to the game’s developer. pic.twitter.com/LLXnEof2Lg — Santa Monica Studio Is Hiring (@SonySantaMonica) June 2, 2021 PlayStation Studios head Hermen Hulst and God of War developer Santa Monica Studios confirmed the sequel […]
That includes Sony Bend Studios, who previously worked on zombie open-world action game
Days Gone. Despite pitching for a sequel, they’re now working on something brand new “that they’re very, very passionate about”.
PC gaming is additionally a new pillar for PlayStation Studios to reach new audiences, though Hulst says that PlayStation consoles remain the best place to play new games.
“Releasing games on PC will not come ever at the expense of building an exciting lineup of great console games,” he says.
Check out the full interview on the PlayStation Blog.
For more gaming news, follow Gaymeo on Facebook. You can also email us with any news or tips on [email protected]
Delay due to access to actors in COVID-19 pandemic
PlayStation Studios has 25 games in development
God of War: Ragnarök has been delayed to 2022, PlayStation Studios head Hermen Hulst revealed on Wednesday, but there s a saving grace: it s also coming to the PlayStation 4 in addition to the PlayStation 5. Hulst cited the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the challenges of access to performance capture talent as the reasons, while speaking on the Official PlayStation Podcast. God of War: Ragnarök developer Santa Monica Studio confirmed the game s delay to 2022 later in a tweet. Additionally, Hulst also revealed that Gran Turismo 7 will also be available on both the PS4 and PS5.