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Warner Bros. Games Pushes Forward with New DC Live Service Project Despite Recent Setbacks

2025-07-29 21:23:02

Warner Bros. Games appears undeterred by the disappointing performance of Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, as the company is currently recruiting for another live service project based on DC Comics properties. This comes despite the recent closure of MultiVersus and significant financial losses from their previous superhero title.

The ill-fated Suicide Squad game, launched in February 2024, saw its support terminated in January 2025 after failing to maintain player engagement. Plagued by technical issues and criticized for its repetitive mission structure, the title ultimately resulted in a staggering $200 million loss for Warner Bros. Many industry observers believed this failure would discourage further live service ventures, but new job listings suggest otherwise.

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A recent Executive Producer position advertised by Warner Bros. Games Montreal explicitly mentions developing a "AAA game based on one of the iconic IPs from the vast Warner Bros. and DC Comics catalog," with responsibilities including overseeing live operations post-launch. This aligns with the company's stated focus on four core franchises: Harry Potter, Mortal Kombat, DC Comics, and Game of Thrones.

The aftermath of Suicide Squad's failure has been severe for Warner Bros. Games. Rocksteady Studios, the game's developer, experienced multiple rounds of layoffs in 2024 and 2025. Anonymous sources revealed the project suffered from developmental turmoil, with constantly shifting priorities contributing to the final product's poor quality. The ripple effects even led to the cancellation of Monolith Productions' Wonder Woman game and the studio's eventual closure.

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As Warner Bros. Games moves forward with this mysterious new DC project, the gaming community remains skeptical about the viability of another live service title from the publisher. The company will need to carefully analyze what went wrong with Suicide Squad and demonstrate significant improvements to regain player trust in their live service ambitions.