Wonder Woman Cancelled as Warner Bros. Shuts Multiple Studios

Warner Bros. has canceled Wonder Woman and moved to shut down three studios as the company changes strategy. Wonder Woman was announced in 2021, and Warner Bros. Games has confirmed the game’s cancellation with the closure of Monolith Productions, Player First Games, and Warner Bros. Games San Diego.

Wonder Woman canceled by Warner Bros.

The upcoming Wonder Woman game has been canceled by Warner Bros. Games, with the game’s developer Monolith Productions closed along with Player First Games and Warner Bros. Games San Diego.

In a statement to Kotaku, Warner Bros. called it a “strategic change in direction” as the company reacts to the shutting down of Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League and Multiversus.

Hogwarts Legacy DLC slated for release late 2025

Why Is the Wonder Woman Game Canceled?

The Wonder Woman game was first announced in 2021, with Monolith Productions, the team behind Middle-earth: Shadow of War, leading development. It was an open-world game and was going to utilize Monolith’s signature Nemesis system.

Warner Bros. Games’ own statement to Kotaku reveals the company wants to get its games business “back to profitability and growth in 2025 and beyond.” After closures to live-service games Suicide Squad and Multiversus, Warner Bros. is now focusing on its Harry Potter, Mortal Kombat, and Game of Thrones franchises.

Warner Bros. Studio Closures – Who It Affects?

In another blow to the gaming industry, the restructure by Warner Bros. means the closure of Monolith Productions, Player First Games, and Warner Bros. Games San Diego.

The closures are part of a change in direction and effort to streamline, which Warner Bros. hopes will result in the highest quality experience possible for future games. Warner Bros. reportedly lost $200 million after they ended support for Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League and another $100 million when it shut down Multiversus.

What This Means for the Future of Warner Bros. Games

After closing three of its studios and canceling Wonder Woman, Warner Bros. Games is keen to focus on key franchises, such as Harry Potter, Mortal Kombat, and Game of Thrones.

Hogwarts Legacy developer Avalanche Software is reportedly developing DLC and working on a sequel. Warner Bros. is keen to push single-player experiences and proven franchises like Mortal Kombat to make its games division profitable again.

Conclusion

As Warner Bros. reassesses its gaming strategy and closes studios, the industry faces increasing uncertainty. More developers and publishers are opting for cost-cutting measures. What do you think of the latest news? Share your thoughts in the comments below.


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