Rocksteady begins search for Game Director for its next Batman game

Rocksteady Studios, the acclaimed developer behind the Batman: Arkham series, is searching for a Game Director for its next major project. A job listing posted by Warner Bros. Discovery on February 17th outlines the responsibilities, highlighting the need for a candidate experienced in crafting high-quality game design across diverse genres. The description emphasizes expertise in third-person action, open-world adventures, and melee combat systems – a profile that strongly suggests a potential return to the studio's iconic Batman franchise.

This speculation is fueled by the stark contrast between the requirements and Rocksteady's recent release, Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, which prioritized gunplay over the hand-to-hand combat that defined the Arkham series. The Arkham games closely align with the listed skillset, making a new Batman title a strong possibility.

While the project is in its early conceptual stages, given the current hiring phase, industry insider Jason Schreier indicates that any new single-player Batman game from Rocksteady is likely several years away.

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Rocksteady's Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, released February 2nd, 2024, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Steam), received mixed reception, scoring 63/100 on Metacritic (critics) and 4.2/10 (users). Previous reports already hinted at a possible return to the Batman franchise, with rumors suggesting a project inspired by the Batman Beyond animated series.