Rocksteady Seeks Game Director for New Batman Game

Rocksteady Studios is preparing for its next major project, as evidenced by a recent job listing posted by Warner Bros. Discovery on February 17. The studio is on the hunt for a Game Director to steer the development of what promises to be an ambitious new title. The job description outlines the need for a "high-quality game design" that covers core gameplay mechanics, player progression, combat systems, and mission design. Candidates should have a diverse background, ideally with experience in third-person action, open-world adventures, and melee combat games. This has led to speculation that Rocksteady may be considering a return to the Batman universe, a franchise that significantly elevated their profile.

The Batman: Arkham series, renowned for its focus on melee combat and exploration, fits perfectly with the job requirements, unlike their most recent release, Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, which leans more towards gunplay. As Rocksteady is still in the early stages of hiring, it suggests that the new game is likely in its conceptual phase. Industry insider Jason Schreier has mentioned that if Rocksteady does proceed with a new single-player Batman game, fans should not anticipate its release for several years.

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Rocksteady's latest title, Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, launched on February 2, 2024, across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam. It has garnered mixed reviews, with a critic score of 63 out of 100 and a user score of 4.2 out of 10 on Metacritic. Previous rumors have hinted at Rocksteady potentially exploring a new project inspired by the Batman Beyond animated series, further fueling excitement and speculation about their future direction.