Rocksteady Studios is currently recruiting a Game Director for their next major project. A job posting on February 17th, by Warner Bros. Discovery, outlines the role's responsibilities, which include crafting a high-quality game design encompassing core gameplay, player progression, combat systems, and mission design. The ideal candidate possesses experience across diverse genres, including third-person action, open-world adventures, and melee-focused combat titles.
This job description 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, contrasting with the gunplay-centric Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League.
As Rocksteady is in the early stages of recruitment, the project is likely still in its conceptual phase. Industry analyst Jason Schreier suggests that, should a new single-player Batman title materialize, it won't launch for several years.
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Rocksteady's most recent release, Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League (February 2nd, 2024, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC), received mixed critical reception (Metacritic score: 63/100 and 4.2/10 user score).
Previous reports hinted at a possible Rocksteady Batman project, potentially inspired by the Batman Beyond animated series.
