Rocksteady Seeks Game Director for New Batman Title

Rocksteady Studios is on the hunt for a new Game Director for its upcoming project, with Warner Bros. Discovery posting the job listing on February 17. The chosen candidate will be responsible for crafting a "high-quality game design," covering everything from core gameplay mechanics and player progression to combat systems and mission design. The ideal candidate should have a broad experience across multiple genres, including third-person action, open-world adventures, and melee combat games. This has led to speculation that Rocksteady may be revisiting the beloved Batman universe, a franchise that first brought the studio widespread acclaim.

The Batman: Arkham series, known for its focus on melee combat and open-world exploration, aligns perfectly with the job description's requirements, unlike their most recent title, Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, which emphasized gunplay over hand-to-hand combat. Given that Rocksteady is only now in the early stages of hiring, it's clear the new game is still in its conceptual phase. Industry insider Jason Schreier has mentioned that if Rocksteady indeed proceeds with a new single-player Batman game, fans should not anticipate its release for several years.

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Rocksteady's latest release, Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, launched on February 2, 2024, for 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 reports have hinted at Rocksteady exploring the Batman universe once more, with rumors suggesting a project inspired by the Batman Beyond animated series. This could be an exciting direction for fans eagerly awaiting a return to Gotham.