Following the cancellation of the in-development Wonder Woman game at Monolith, Warner Bros. Games seems to be gearing up to release a new game. A LinkedIn profile spotted by X user Timur222 indicates that WB Games Boston is working on a new title, set to be released later this year.
Game Details Revealed Through LinkedIn Profile
Brandon Maraia, the Game Design Lead for the new game, has shared details about the project through his LinkedIn profile. According to Maraia, he has been working on the game for two years and has been responsible for various aspects, including:
- First-time user experience
- Narrative
- Quests
- Player customisation
IP Uncertainty Surrounds New Game
The description on Maraia’s profile indicates that the game is part of an unannounced IP. This suggests that the title is likely an adaptation of one of Warner Bros. existing properties, rather than a completely new franchise.
Some possible candidates for the IP could include popular franchises owned by Warner Bros., such as Mortal Kombat, Game of Thrones, Batman, and Hogwarts Legacy. However, without further information, it is impossible to confirm which IP the game will be based on.
Studio Closures and Shift in Focus
Earlier this year, Warner Bros. announced the closure of several studios, including MultiVersus developer Player First Games and WB Games San Diego. The company cited “careful consideration” for the decision to close these studios, with the aim of focusing on proven IPs and games from world-class studios.
Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav spoke about the company’s focus on its four major IPs, including Mortal Kombat, Hogwarts Legacy, Game of Thrones, and Batman. He stated that the company would be focusing on these four franchises, and would be going away from launching multiple games at once.
“We’re through some of the worst — and it hasn’t been pretty on the gaming business — but we have four games that are really powerful and have a real constituency that love them, and we’re going to focus on those four primarily,” said Zaslav. “We’re going to go away from trying to launch 10, 12, 15, 20 different games. I think we have a real chance now with focus to have the gaming business be steadier.”
Upcoming Game Release
Given that the game is set to be released later this year, it is likely that development has been underway for multiple years. However, the exact timeline and details of the game remain unknown at this time.
The fact that the game is being developed by WB Games Boston, a subsidiary of Warner Bros. Games, suggests that the game will be released under the WB Games banner. Further details about the game will likely be revealed in the coming months, as the release date draws closer.
Conclusion
While the details of the new game are still scarce, it is clear that Warner Bros. Games is shifting its focus towards proven IPs and games from world-class studios.