Monolith Productions’ Wonder Woman game is reportedly facing significant development challenges, with costs already exceeding $100 million despite the title being years away from release. According to a recent report by Bloomberg, the game underwent a reboot in early 2024 and has struggled to establish a cohesive vision. The situation reflects broader turmoil within Warner Bros. Games, which has suffered multiple financial setbacks due to underperforming releases. Additionally, reports indicate that Rocksteady Studios is returning to the Batman Arkham franchise with a new single-player title, although it remains in early development.
The Bloomberg report outlines Warner Bros. Games’ ongoing struggles, particularly under the leadership of David Haddad, who recently stepped down from his position as head of the company’s gaming division. The publisher faced a difficult 2023, including a $200 million writedown following the poor reception of Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League and another $100 million in losses attributed to Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions and MultiVersus. These financial setbacks have placed increased scrutiny on major upcoming projects, including the Wonder Woman game, which remains in a turbulent state. The report suggests that the game switched directors during its reboot, and its future remains uncertain despite the substantial investment already made.
Meanwhile, Rocksteady Studios, known for its work on the Batman: Arkham series, is reportedly shifting its focus back to the Dark Knight. The studio, which faced significant backlash for Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, is now working on a new single-player Arkham title. However, sources indicate that the project is still in its early stages and will not be released for several years. Given Rocksteady’s reputation and the ongoing demand for a true successor to Batman: Arkham Knight, this development could mark a potential return to form for the studio.
This is not the first time that Wonder Woman has faced development issues. The game was announced back in 2021, but it has yet to provide any gameplay footage or story details. The only information available so far has come from a leak of promotional materials and playtests for the game.
