Santa Monica Studio

American video game developer

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2022 Santa Monica Studio launched God of War Ragnarök for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5, continuing the critically acclaimed storyline of Kratos and Atreus.
March 2020 Shannon Studstill left Santa Monica Studio to lead a new development studio under Stadia. Yumi Yang, a long-time employee, was appointed as the studio head.
2018 Santa Monica Studio released God of War for PlayStation 4 and later Windows, marking a significant reboot of the franchise with a new narrative and gameplay approach.
2016 Santa Monica Studio closed down its External Development group and sold publishing rights for What Remains of Edith Finch and Wattam back to their developers.
July 22 2014 Santa Monica Studio completed its office relocation to The Reserve, introduced a new logo dubbed SMS 'Vanguard', and employed approximately 240 people.
February 2014 An undisclosed number of staff were laid off due to the cancellation of a new intellectual property, including project head Stig Asmussen.
January 2014 Santa Monica Studio announced its move from Penn Station offices to The Reserve in Playa Vista, Los Angeles.
March 2012 Shannon Studstill became the Senior Director of Product Development at Santa Monica Studio.
2011 Allan Becker left Santa Monica Studio.

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