October 8th 2024.
Have you heard about the new game, Gotham Knights? It didn't really make a big splash in the gaming world. The developers behind Batman: Arkham Origins are now working on a new comic book game. But wait, is it centered around Batman, Superman, or someone else entirely?
Let's be honest, the past decade hasn't been kind to video games based on DC Comics characters. Other than the release of Batman: Arkham Knight in 2015, there hasn't been much happening in terms of new titles. And those that did come out, like Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League, were major disappointments.
The only AAA game currently in the works is Wonder Woman from Monolith Productions, the team behind Shadow of Mordor. It was announced in 2021, but since then, there hasn't been any news or updates about it. And then there's Rocksteady Studios, who everyone assumes is working on a new game, but there's no solid evidence to support that yet.
However, there's finally official confirmation that WB Games Montréal, the team behind Gotham Knights and Batman: Arkham Origins, is working on a new DC Comics game. Warner Bros. hasn't made an official announcement, but as usual, a job listing at WB Games Montréal has revealed more information than intended.
For the first time ever, the developer realized their mistake and took down the job description. But before they did, it mentioned that they were looking for a Senior Producer to join their team and work on AAA titles set in the DC Comics Universe. This bit of information has since been removed, leaving fans curious about where the game will take place in the DC Universe.
Many believe that it might be another Batman game since that's all WB Games Montréal has worked on in the past. However, with Rocksteady potentially working on their own Batman game, there's no guarantee. Some speculate that it could be a Superman game, as there have been rumors in the past about failed attempts to create a game based on the iconic character. It would also make sense to complete the DC Trinity with games for Wonder Woman, Batman, and Superman. Plus, with the release of a new Superman movie under James Gunn, it would fit in with the new DC cinematic universe.
Gunn has previously mentioned that all new games will be connected to the movies and TV shows, but it's uncertain whether that will be the case. The Wonder Woman game was announced before Gunn took on his new role, so it's possible that it was tweaked to fit his vision, which could explain why there haven't been any updates about it.
Back in 2022, there were rumors about WB Games Montréal working on a Superman game, but nothing was ever confirmed. However, job listings for an unannounced title suggested that the game has been in development for at least two years now.
Two years may not seem like a long time for a modern game, but it's still a significant amount of time. And with a senior producer being hired, it's a sign that things are starting to pick up. But then again, the Wonder Woman game was announced way before there was anything to show, so it's not uncommon for games to take a while to develop.
The only DC game that we're sure about is Meta Quest exclusive Batman: Arkham Shadow, which surprisingly takes place in the same universe as Rocksteady's games. We got to play it at Gamescom in August, and it's set to release on October 22.
It's safe to say that Superman hasn't had the best track record in the world of video games. But who knows, maybe this new game will break the curse. We'll just have to wait and see. In the meantime, you can email us, leave a comment, follow us on Twitter, and sign up for our newsletter to stay updated on all the latest gaming news.
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