Rocksteady Seeks Game Director for New Batman Game

Rocksteady Studios is preparing for its next major project, as evidenced by Warner Bros. Discovery's recent job listing for a Game Director, posted on February 17. This role is pivotal, with the successful candidate responsible for crafting a "high-quality game design" that covers core gameplay mechanics, player progression, combat systems, and mission design. The ideal candidate is expected to have a broad experience, spanning genres like third-person action, open-world adventures, and melee combat games.

Speculation is rife that Rocksteady could be returning to its roots with the Batman universe, given the job description's emphasis on melee combat and open-world elements. This aligns more closely with the studio's acclaimed Batman: Arkham series than with their latest release, Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, which leaned more towards gunplay.

As Rocksteady is still in the early stages of hiring, it's clear that the new project is likely in the conceptual phase. Industry insider Jason Schreier has indicated that should Rocksteady decide to develop a new single-player Batman game, fans might need to wait several years before seeing it come to fruition.

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Rocksteady's most recent game, Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, was released on February 2, 2024, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam. The game received mixed reviews, earning a critics' score of 63 out of 100 and a user score of 4.2 out of 10 on Metacritic.

Rumors have circulated that Rocksteady might be exploring a project inspired by the Batman Beyond animated series, further fueling speculation about their return to the Batman franchise.