Rocksteady Studios is recruiting a Game Director for its next major project, as revealed by a Warner Bros. Discovery job posting on February 17th.
The successful applicant will be responsible for crafting a high-caliber game design, encompassing all aspects from fundamental gameplay mechanics and player progression to 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 about a potential return to the Batman universe, the franchise that catapulted Rocksteady to prominence.
The requirements strongly align with the Batman: Arkham series, unlike the studio's recent release, Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, which prioritized gunplay over close-quarters combat.
As Rocksteady is in the initial recruitment stages, the game is likely still in its conceptual phase. Industry expert Jason Schreier suggests that, should a new single-player Batman title materialize, it wouldn't 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 a mixed reception, scoring 63/100 on Metacritic (critics) and 4.2/10 (users).
Previous reports hinted at Rocksteady's potential return to the Batman franchise, with rumors suggesting a project inspired by Batman Beyond.
