Rocksteady Studios is searching for a Game Director for its next major project, as evidenced by a job posting from Warner Bros. Discovery on February 17th.
The successful candidate will be responsible for crafting a high-quality game design, encompassing core gameplay, player progression, combat systems, and mission structure. Experience in third-person action, open-world adventures, and melee combat is highly desired. This job description has fueled speculation of a return to the Batman franchise, the series that propelled Rocksteady to fame. The requirements strongly align with the Batman: Arkham series, unlike the studio's recent release, Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, which emphasized gunplay over close-quarters combat.
As the hiring process is still in its early stages, the game is likely in the conceptual phase. Industry analyst Jason Schreier suggests that, should a new single-player Batman title materialize, it's unlikely to launch for several years.
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Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, released February 2nd, 2024, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Steam), received mixed critical reception (63/100 on Metacritic) and a significantly lower player score (4.2/10 on Metacritic).
Previous reports hinted at a potential Rocksteady Batman project inspired by the Batman Beyond animated series.
