Rocksteady Studios, known for its acclaimed work on the Batman: Arkham series, is preparing for its next major project. On February 17, Warner Bros. Discovery announced a job opening for a Game Director, signaling the early stages of development for a new title. The job listing emphasizes the need for a candidate capable of crafting a "high-quality game design" that covers core gameplay mechanics, player progression, combat systems, and mission design. The ideal applicant should have experience in genres such as third-person action, open-world adventures, and melee combat games, which has led to speculation that Rocksteady may be revisiting the Batman universe.
The Batman: Arkham series, which propelled Rocksteady to fame, fits well with these requirements, in contrast to their latest release, Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, which emphasized gunplay over melee combat. Given that the studio is still in the initial hiring phase, the new game is presumably in its conceptual stages. Industry insider Jason Schreier has indicated that if Rocksteady proceeds with a new single-player Batman game, fans should not anticipate its release for several more years.
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Rocksteady's most recent game, Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, launched on February 2, 2024, across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam. It received mixed reviews, scoring 63 out of 100 from critics and a 4.2 out of 10 from players on Metacritic.
Previous rumors have hinted that Rocksteady might return to the Batman franchise, with some speculation pointing towards a game inspired by the Batman Beyond animated series.
