A recent hiring notice from WB Games Montréal in October 2024 confirmed the studio is developing another DC Comics-inspired title. This follows their history of DC projects, including Batman: Arkham Origins and Gotham Knights. However, newly surfaced details from a production role listing hint at a live-service framework, sparking debate among enthusiasts.
The vacancy for an Executive Producer outlines responsibilities spanning the game’s creation and sustained post-release management, emphasizing ongoing player interaction strategies. Key excerpts include:
As Executive Producer, you’ll guide the creation of a AAA experience rooted in Warner Bros. or DC’s renowned franchises. Managing development from ideation to post-launch operations, you’ll collaborate with the Creative Director to balance innovation with practicality, ensuring timely delivery within budgetary constraints while driving commercial achievements.
Development Supervision:
- Supervise every stage of production, including continuous live-service management post-release.
- Establish rigorous quality assurance protocols to maintain a polished user experience.
Launch & Longevity Strategy:
- Direct post-launch content plans and live-service initiatives to sustain audience retention.
Fans’ skepticism stems partly from Rocksteady’s Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, a live-service title whose underperformance contributed to Warner Bros. Games’ $200 million EBITDA decline and 41% revenue drop year-over-year compared to Hogwarts Legacy’s success.
While not all live-service ventures flounder—some generate substantial profits—the model carries inherent risks. Warner Bros. appears committed despite setbacks, with reports suggesting plans for a similar approach to expand the Hogwarts Legacy universe.
Speculation continues around which DC property WB Games Montréal will adapt next. Further updates are anticipated as development progresses.