Which studio developed the 2005 video game God of War?

Santa Monica Studio developed the 2005 video game God of War. The Sony Computer Entertainment studio created the action-adventure title for the PlayStation 2, establishing the series’ Greek-mythology setting and its central character, Kratos.

The game was directed by David Jaffe, while Santa Monica Studio handled development. Its combat combined chained blades, magic, platforming, puzzles, and large boss encounters. The title became one of the best-known first-party PlayStation releases of its generation.

Santa Monica Studio is based in Santa Monica, California, and remains closely associated with the franchise. A common mix-up is confusing the developer with Sony Computer Entertainment, which published the game, or with Ready at Dawn, which later developed God of War: Chains of Olympus and God of War: Ghost of Sparta.