Rocksteady Studios, renowned for its acclaimed Batman: Arkham series, is actively seeking a Game Director for its next major project. A job listing posted by Warner Bros. Discovery on February 17th reveals the successful candidate will be responsible for crafting a high-quality game design, encompassing core gameplay mechanics, player progression, combat systems, and mission design. The ideal candidate should possess diverse experience across genres including third-person action, open-world adventures, and melee combat games.
This hiring announcement has fueled speculation about a potential return to the Batman universe, a franchise synonymous with Rocksteady's success. The Batman: Arkham series closely aligns with the job description's requirements, in contrast to the studio's recent release, Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, which emphasized gunplay over hand-to-hand combat.
Given the early stage of the hiring process, the new game is likely still in its conceptual phase. Industry insider Jason Schreier suggests that, should Rocksteady develop a new single-player Batman title, fans shouldn't anticipate its release for several years.
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Rocksteady's Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, released February 2nd, 2024, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Steam), received mixed reception, scoring 63/100 on Metacritic (critics) and 4.2/10 (users).
Previous reports hinted at a possible return to the Batman franchise, with rumors suggesting a project inspired by the Batman Beyond animated series.
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