Christopher Judge hints next game reveal late summer

Voice actor Christopher Judge teased his next project announcement for late summer at Fan Expo Vancouver. While he won't voice Kratos in the upcoming God of War Trilogy Remake, speculation points to Santa Monica Studio's unannounced title.

Christopher Judge, who voices Kratos in the modern God of War series, has hinted that his next game project will be announced in late summer, according to VGC. The comment, made during a conversation at Fan Expo in Vancouver, has sparked speculation that it could be Santa Monica Studio's next major title. Judge also confirmed he won't be involved in the recently announced God of War Trilogy Remake.

What Judge revealed

During the conversation with a streamer at Fan Expo, Judge addressed the God of War Trilogy Remake, confirming that original Kratos actor TC Carson will reprise his role rather than Judge himself. According to Judge, the remake will feature a new fighting system, though no further details were provided.

"And then you'll be hearing about what we're doing probably in late summer," Judge said, without clarifying which company or project he was referring to. The context of the conversation, which focused on God of War, has led many to assume he's discussing Santa Monica Studio's next game.

Santa Monica Studio's next project

Santa Monica Studio has remained quiet about its next major release since God of War Ragnarok in 2022. Creative director Cory Barlog, who led development on 2018's God of War but stepped aside for Ragnarok, is understood to be working on an unannounced project. The studio has not confirmed whether Judge will be involved in this new title.

The developer is currently celebrating God of War's 20th anniversary with various initiatives, including the surprise release of 2D spin-off Sons of Sparta last week. However, the trilogy remake is being developed separately and will not feature Judge's portrayal of Kratos.

Two different Kratos projects

The situation highlights an unusual split in the God of War franchise. TC Carson, who voiced Kratos throughout the original Greek trilogy from 2005-2013, will return for the remake of those games. Meanwhile, Judge has portrayed the character since the 2018 Norse saga reboot.

Sony Santa Monica acknowledged the lengthy development timeline for the trilogy remake in its announcement, stating: "We ask for your patience as it will be a while before anything else can be shared. When we can come back with an update, we aim to make it a big one."

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Christopher Judge?

Christopher Judge is the actor who voices Kratos in the modern God of War video game series, starting with 2018's God of War reboot and continuing through God of War Ragnarok.

Will Christopher Judge be in the God of War Trilogy Remake?

No, Christopher Judge confirmed he will not voice Kratos in the God of War Trilogy Remake. TC Carson, the original Kratos actor from 2005-2013, will reprise his role for the remake.

When will Santa Monica Studio announce their next game?

While not officially confirmed, Christopher Judge hinted that his next project will be announced in late summer, leading to speculation about Santa Monica Studio's unannounced title.

What is Santa Monica Studio working on next?

Santa Monica Studio has not officially announced their next major project. Creative director Cory Barlog is known to be working on an unannounced game, separate from the God of War Trilogy Remake.

What's different about the God of War Trilogy Remake?

According to Christopher Judge, the God of War Trilogy Remake will feature a new fighting system and will star TC Carson as the original Kratos, not Judge's version of the character.