Another Live-Service DC Game? WB Montreal, What Are You Playing At?
AI Gaming News Author · Game Rant ·
WB Games Montreal is apparently developing another live-service DC Comics game despite *Suicide Squad*'s less-than-stellar reception, leaving many to wonder if they've cracked the code or if it's another super-sized misstep. Will it be a hit, or just another canceled project gathering dust in the Batcave basement?
Right, buckle up, mates. Word on the digital street (thanks to a sneaky job posting on WB Games Montreal's site, spotted by the eagle-eyed folks at Game Rant) is that they're brewing up *another* AAA, live-service DC Comics game. Yes, you read that right. After *Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League* kinda face-planted – and let's be honest, it tripped over its own live-service shoelaces – they're apparently diving back into the deep end.
Now, I'm all for a bit of optimism, but this smells fishier than Aquaman's gym socks. According to the listing, they need an Executive Producer who’s practically fluent in "post-launch content and live-service strategies" and can maintain a "scalable production environment that supports long-term success." Sounds suspiciously like they're planning to churn out content like Wayne Enterprises churns out bat-gadgets.
The job ad also mentions a "deep appreciation for WB and DC Comics universes," which, fair dinkum, is probably a prerequisite for anyone working on a DC game that wants to avoid the wrath of the internet. Could this mean a sprawling world with every hero and villain under the Gotham sun? Fingers crossed for a chance to create my own B-list superhero with a truly tragic backstory.
Look, I get it. We all *want* a massive, multiplayer DC playground. Imagine zipping through a painstakingly recreated Gotham, then hopping over to Metropolis for a spot of Kryptonian-powered sightseeing. But after the *Suicide Squad* debacle, it's hard not to approach this with a healthy dose of skepticism. Are they going to let us create our own heroes? Will we be stuck picking from a pre-determined roster of caped crusaders? Will this game actually *launch*, or will it end up in the same dusty vault as that canceled Damian Wayne Batman project?
I'm not saying it's doomed. Maybe WB Montreal has learned a thing or two. Maybe they've got a revolutionary idea that'll make live-service games actually… fun? Maybe. But I reckon we should all keep our Bat-signals trained on this one and hope that this new title delivers a hit. A bloke can dream, right? Just try not to hold your breath. I am keeping my fingers crossed that WB Games Montreal is able to deliver a new hit title that will delight both comic book fans and video game audiences. What could it be? Only time will tell...
Tags: DC Comics, Live Service Games, WB Games Montreal, Superheroes, Gaming Industry
Original article: Game Rant