Following a report from Bloomberg's Jason Schreier that Rocksteady Studios—the developer behind the "Batman: Arkham" series and "Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League"—was gearing up for its next DC Comics video game, DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn has now confirmed the plans.
James Gunn and Peter Safran revealed they have partnered with Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment's Rocksteady Studios, as well as NetherRealm Studios, the developer of the "Mortal Kombat" and DC's "Injustice" series. The goal is to develop brand-new DC video games that will be integrated into Gunn's DCU, becoming part of a shared universe alongside film, television, and animation.
In fact, since DC announced its new cross-media universe plan in January 2023, officials have consistently emphasized a desire for tighter integration in the gaming space. During a recent DC Studios event, Gunn and Safran provided a new update on their progress in the gaming sector.
Collaboration with Warner Bros. Discovery
Safran stated that he and Gunn are working "incredibly closely" with J.B. Perrette, CEO and President of Global Streaming and Games for Warner Bros. Discovery, in a way that is unprecedented in the company's history. "James and I meet regularly with the heads of the gaming studios under J.B., including NetherRealm and Rocksteady," Safran said. "We talk about characters and stories that we're all interested in and ensure that the gaming content aligns with the overall direction of the DCU."
Gunn further explained that they are able to see designs early in the development process and offer input on story direction. He added that if the DCU has a film or series planned for a particular character, they might suggest a related path for the development team to ensure continuity across the entire DC universe.
DCU Games Still Years Away
Despite the plans being set in motion, Gunn admitted that the first official video game integrated into the DCU is still "a few years" from release. Safran echoed this sentiment, emphasizing, "While we're already actively involved in some really interesting projects, the development of these games is still in its early stages, and they are a ways off from launch."
It remains uncertain whether the single-player "Batman" game reported by Bloomberg is part of this DCU plan. Given that its release is also reportedly years away, it's currently unknown if it will serve as a successor to the "Arkham" series or take the story in an entirely new direction.
via： Comicbook.com