Warner Bros. cancels Wonder Woman game, closes three studios

According to Bloomberg reporter Jason Schreier, Warner Bros.

Screamer Breaking the Blues News Todayand then Release a complete report on Bloomberg. Shortly after Schreier's post Confirmed in a statement:

We had to make some very difficult decisions to build development studios and invest in building the best games through our key franchises – Harry Potter, Mortal Kombat, DC and Game of Thrones. After careful consideration, we will close three development studios – Monolith Productions, Player First Games and Warner Bros. San Diego. This is a strategic change in direction, not a reflection of these teams or the talents that constitute it.

Monolith's Wonder Woman video game will not move forward. Our hope is to provide players and fans with the highest quality experience of iconic roles, which unfortunately is impossible in our strategic priorities. This is another tough decision as we recognize that Monolith’s legendary history is to provide an epic fan experience through amazing games. We appreciate the enthusiasm of the three teams and thank each of our staff for their contributions. As difficult as it is today, we are still focused on and produce high-quality games for our passionate fans, developed by world-class studios and restore our gaming business to profitability and growth in 2025 and beyond.

Earlier this year, another Bloomberg report suggested Wonder Woman is in trouble After restarting and converting directors in early 2024. This is in the greater struggle of the company's gaming department, including Rocksteady layoffsno warm reception Suicide Squad: Kill Justice League and Close the multiverse.

Even recently, WB Games seems to have gone through various reorganizations, with David Haddad, long-time game leader Announced that he left the company, and Rumors spread that the division may be sold.

Specifically, this move represents a blow to WB's DC Universe connected game. It is worth noting that just yesterday, James Gunn and Peter Safran Say in the speech It will be “a few years” before the first DCU video game.

With this closure, the gaming industry will lose three incredible Storios Studios. Monolith Productions, which worked in Wonder Woman, was founded in 1994 and was acquired by WB in 2004. It is best known for its medieval period: Mordor's Shadow of War of War of War of War of War (Shadow of War) and its sequel, the Shadow of War of War (Shadow of War) system. WB successfully obtained a patent in 2021.

First Games is a newer studio founded in 2019 and is responsible for Multivers. The game is very popular. SAW launch successfullybut Poor expectations relative to WB. Similarly, WB San Diego is a newer studio founded in 2019 with a focus on free games.

These closures continued for about three years to increase trends in gaming industry layoffs, project cancellations and studio closures. In 2023 alone, it's It is estimated that more than 10,000 game developers have been fired. This number shot More than 14,000 in 2024,Then There are many closures in 2025the exact number of affected individuals is more hazy as these companies that have been reported for layoffs and closures or specific numbers affected.

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