Final yr, God of Conflict Artwork Director Raf Grassetti introduced he was leaving Santa Monica Studio to hitch Netflix. Now, round a yr and a half later, the artist is coming again to Sony, however with a distinct lauded studio.
God of Conflict Artwork Director now with Sony’s Naughty Canine
In a publish on X (previously Twitter), Grassetti merely writes “new chapter” together with an image of the Naughty Canine emblem. It seems like they’ll be lending their skills to assist form no matter The Final of Us creators are making.
Grassetti’s first run with Sony Interactive Leisure started in 2012 working as an Artwork Supervisor on Killzone: Shadow Fall, Notorious: Second Son, and The Order: 1886. He then moved to Santa Monica Studio in 2013. Starting as a Principal Artist, he finally grew to become the Studio Artwork Director. He has labored on each God of Conflict (2018) and God of Conflict Ragnarok.
In Could 2023, he introduced his departure from Sony. Very quickly after, he introduced he had moved to Netflix to assist develop a brand new AAA sport.
“It’s bittersweet, however above all, I’m overwhelmed with gratitude for the numerous alternatives I’ve been lucky to have,” mentioned Grassetti when he first left Sony.
“I’m joyful to announce that I’ve joined Netflix to develop a brand new authentic IP AAA sport,” mentioned Grassetti when he joined the streaming big. “I’m actually excited to construct a workforce and to work with the superb Joseph Staten, Jerry Edsall and Chacko Sonny to deliver a brand new world to life.”
Whereas it appears the workforce at Netflix had massive aspirations on the time, an authentic AAA sport has but to be produced from the corporate.
Naughty Canine has been tight lipped about their subsequent mission. Nonetheless, there are some tidbits which have come out fairly not too long ago. One of many latest rumors suggests the studio’s subsequent sport will concentrate on participant freedom. Moreover, it’s identified that the sport has been in growth since 2020, and that studio head Neil Druckmann can have full inventive management. Most not too long ago, it was revealed Indiana Jones and the Nice Circle voice actor Troy Baker will work with the studio as soon as once more.