While plenty of eyes have been on the upcoming, Ragnarok-focusedGod of Warsequel already, fan expectations are about to become even higher. The latest hire for the nextGod of Wargame is extremely promising, as Beau Anthony Jimenez is now working on the game — a sound designer that has worked on major game releases such asThe Last of Us 2.
Jimenez’ work is not limited toNaughty Dog’s award-winning sequel, however. He has also helped with audio onOri and the Blind Forest, with his work influencing the originalDestinygame’s expansions as well. Assistance withDestiny 2andThe Witnessare also part of his impressive resume, as is work on the Chloe-focusedUnchartedspinoffThe Lost Legacy. Going forward, though, Jimenez will be helping develop PlayStation games exclusively.
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Jimenez announced that he has joined the PlayStation Sound team via a tweet last night, sharing that he is “honored” and “beyond thrilled” about the new position. Citing “PlayStation’s tradition of pushing the industry forward with iconic-sounding experiences” as a major reason behind his excitement regarding the job, Jimenez added that his first project would be theupcomingGod of Warsequel. While no details were provided about which areas Jimenez and the PlayStation Sound team will be helping Santa Monica with, the news should be received positively by fans.
One of the many parts ofThe Last of Us 2that received praise was its sound design, as each encounter felt meticulously crafted and well-detailed. With standout encounters such as the surprise attack on Ellie at a certain crafting table, moments that relied entirely on audio always felt intense. Both the whistling Seraphites and the always-imposing Clickers worked so well because of their sound design, and while some players will always take issue withcharacters such as Abby, the audio ofThe Last of Us 2has been unanimously praised — something that should make Jimenez’ recent announcement thrilling forGod of Warfans.
With every clash between Kratos andhis Norse god opponentsnow likely to sound even better than it normally would have, there is even more of a reason to be hyped about the follow-up to the 2018 game. With a veteran in the industry and the rest of the PlayStation Sound team assisting, it is clear that Sony is taking the nextGod of Wargame very seriously, doing all it can to ensure Santa Monica is able to deliver another hit.
Withinternet influencer Alanah Pearcerecently joining the Santa Monica as a writer, it seems like serious progress is being made on the sequel. Further, when a trailer forGod of War Ragnarokfinally arrives, fans can certainly expect it to sound amazing.
The newGod of Wargame is in development.
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