Rocksteady Studios is searching for a Game Director for its next major project, as announced in a Warner Bros. Discovery job posting on February 17th.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for crafting a high-caliber game design, encompassing all aspects from core gameplay mechanics and player progression to combat systems and mission structure. Experience in diverse genres, including third-person action, open-world adventures, and melee combat titles, is highly desirable. This job description has fueled speculation of a return to the Batman franchise, the series that catapulted Rocksteady to fame.
The requirements strongly resemble the Batman: Arkham series, unlike the studio's recent release, Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, which prioritized gunplay over close-quarters combat.
As the hiring process is still in its early stages, the game is likely in its conceptual phase. Industry expert Jason Schreier suggests that, should Rocksteady develop a new single-player Batman game, it wouldn't launch for several years.
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Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, Rocksteady's latest offering, launched on February 2nd, 2024, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Steam). The game received a mixed reception, scoring 63/100 on Metacritic (critics) and 4.2/10 (users).
Previous reports hinted at a potential Rocksteady Batman project, possibly inspired by the Batman Beyond animated series.
