Rocksteady begins search for Game Director for its next Batman game

Rocksteady Studios is recruiting a Game Director for its next major project. A job posting by Warner Bros. Discovery on February 17th outlines the role's responsibilities, emphasizing the creation of 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 combat titles.

This hiring announcement fuels speculation about a potential return to the Batman universe, the franchise that propelled Rocksteady to fame. The requirements closely mirror the Batman: Arkham series, contrasting with Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, which prioritized gunplay over close-quarters combat.

As Rocksteady is in the early stages of recruitment, the game is likely in its conceptual phase. Industry analyst Jason Schreier suggests that, should a new single-player Batman title materialize, it wouldn't launch for several years.

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Rocksteady's latest release, Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, launched on February 2nd, 2024, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Steam). The game received mixed reception, scoring 63/100 on Metacritic (critics) and 4.2/10 (users).

Previous reports hinted at a Rocksteady return to the Batman franchise, possibly inspired by the Batman Beyond animated series.