Warner Bros. Discovery continues to navigate significant changes in its gaming sector. As reported by Bloomberg, the company is canceling the highly anticipated Wonder Woman game, initially announced in 2021, alongside the closure of three studios: Wonder Woman developer Monolith Productions, MultiVersus developer Player First Games, and Warner Bros. Games San Diego.
In a statement to Kotaku’s Ethan Gach, WBD confirmed these changes, emphasizing the need to make tough decisions to focus development efforts on key franchises like Harry Potter, Mortal Kombat, DC, and Game of Thrones. “After careful consideration, we are closing three of our development studios, Monolith Productions, Player First Games, and Warner Bros. Games San Diego. This strategic shift is not a reflection of the talent within these teams,” the statement noted.
Regarding the cancellation of Wonder Woman, the company expressed, “Our hope was to provide players with the highest quality experience for this iconic character, but unfortunately, this is no longer feasible within our strategic priorities.” They acknowledged Monolith’s impressive legacy in delivering engaging gaming experiences.
Warner Bros. Discovery reassured fans that they remain dedicated to producing high-quality games developed by their world-class studios, aiming for profitability and growth in 2025 and beyond.
The cancellation and studio closures mark another challenging chapter in Warner Bros.’ gaming endeavors. Player First Games has recently announced that MultiVersus will be taken offline, following a tumultuous development process. Additionally, Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League underperformed, concluding its last season less than a year after launch. A prior report from Bloomberg highlighted that WB’s gaming division incurred $300 million in losses last year.
On a positive note, 2023’s Hogwarts Legacy has proven successful, and the company is reportedly developing a definitive edition for the game that will include additional content.
