Rocksteady Studios, the developer known for the Batman Arkham series, is said to be returning to the Dark Knight for its next project. This follows the find much of an audience following to value ratings Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League. In more game news, WB Games Montreal is reportedly preparing a pitch for a new Game of Thrones game.
New Batman and Game of Thrones Titles Reportedly in Early Development at WB Games
Rocksteady is working on a single-player Batman game, according to Bloomberg, but it’s still several years away from being released. The studio is best known for Batman: Arkham Asylum (2009), Batman: Arkham City (2011), and Batman: Arkham Knight (2015), but decided to pivot and opt for a live-service multiplayer game with Suicide Squad. However, the game’s commercial failure caused significant losses for Warner Bros.
The report also sheds light on WB Games Montreal’s turbulent development history. The studio had begun work on a live-service Batman game without Bruce Wayne at the center before switching up to the eventual Gotham Knights, which was released to mixed critical reception in late 2022. It was later that the team tried to create a “1.5” version of Gotham Knights to amend its faults, but upper management shut it down.
The studio then pitched a game based on Constantine, but Warner Bros. executives advised using a more recognizable character. This led to plans for a Flash game, but they fell through due to The Flash’s (2023) box office bomb. WB Games Montreal is currently helping Monolith Productions with its wayward Wonder Woman title, and developing a pitch for Game of Thrones, though that’s very early in the process.
Warner Bros. is now sharpening its focus on big franchises, such as Batman and Game of Thrones, as part of an overall effort to return to profitability. Moreover, a follow-up to Hogwarts Legacy is being worked on at Avalanche Software. The changes follow leadership shifts at WB Games, due to David Haddad’s departure and the company’s financial struggles. But executives are hopeful of a rebound in the coming years.
FAQs
Is Rocksteady working on a new Batman game?
Reports suggest Rocksteady is developing a single-player Batman game, but it’s still years away.
Is WB Games Montreal making a Game of Thrones game?
WB Games Montreal is reportedly pitching a Game of Thrones title, but it’s in very early stages.
