Rocksteady Studios is actively seeking a Game Director for their next major project, as evidenced by a job posting from Warner Bros. Discovery on February 17th.
The posting outlines the responsibilities of the role, emphasizing the creation of a high-caliber game design encompassing core gameplay, player progression, combat systems, and mission structure. The ideal candidate possesses diverse genre experience, including third-person action, open-world adventures, and melee-focused combat titles. This has fueled speculation regarding a potential return to the Batman universe, the franchise that catapulted Rocksteady to prominence.
The requirements closely mirror the design of the acclaimed Batman: Arkham series, contrasting with the gunplay-centric Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League.
Given the early recruitment stage, the project is likely in its conceptual phase. Industry analyst Jason Schreier suggests that, should Rocksteady proceed with a new single-player Batman title, a release wouldn't be expected for several years.
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Rocksteady's most recent release, Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, launched on February 2nd, 2024, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Steam). The game has received a mixed critical reception, scoring 63/100 on Metacritic (critics) and 4.2/10 (users).
Previous reports indicated a possible return to the Batman franchise, with rumors suggesting a project inspired by the Batman Beyond animated series.
