Warner Bros. Cancels Wonder Woman Game, Closes Three Studios

Warner Bros. Games is restructuring, resulting in the cancellation of its planned Wonder Woman game and the closure of three studios: Monolith Productions, Player First Games, and WB San Diego. This news, initially reported by Bloomberg's Jason Schreier, was subsequently confirmed by WB in a statement to Kotaku.

The statement cited a strategic shift focusing development on key franchises like Harry Potter, Mortal Kombat, DC, and Game of Thrones. While acknowledging the talent and contributions of the affected teams, WB explained the Wonder Woman game's cancellation stemmed from its inability to meet the company's revised quality and strategic priorities.

This decision follows earlier reports of challenges within WB's gaming division, including the troubled development of the Wonder Woman game, layoffs at Rocksteady, the mixed reception of Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, and the shutdown of MultiVersus. The recent departure of long-time games head David Haddad and rumors of a potential sale of the division further underscore the ongoing restructuring.

The closures represent a significant setback for WB's DC universe gaming ambitions, particularly considering James Gunn and Peter Safran's recent announcement that the first DCU video game is still a couple of years away.

The impacted studios boast impressive legacies. Monolith Productions, founded in 1994 and acquired by WB in 2004, is renowned for the Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor series and its innovative Nemesis system. Player First Games (established 2019), creator of MultiVersus, experienced initial success but ultimately failed to meet WB's performance expectations. WB San Diego (also established 2019) focused on mobile, free-to-play titles.

These closures reflect a broader trend within the games industry. The past three years have witnessed a surge in layoffs, project cancellations, and studio closures. While precise figures for 2025 remain unclear due to reduced reporting, the pattern of significant job losses continues, following over 10,000 layoffs in 2023 and over 14,000 in 2024.