Rocksteady has been churning the rumor mill over the past few weeks. The studio announced that it is working on a new single-player Batman game. Given the success of the Batman: Arkham series, fans were excited to hear that another game was in development. The disappointing news was that the game is in the early stages of development and likely years away from seeing shelves. However, that has not stopped people from trying to find any nugget of information they can about the game. A new job posting from Rocksteady is fueling speculation on the new Batman game.
Rocksteady Job Posting Hints At New Batman Game
2024’s Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League was met with mixed reactions, but that has not dampened excitement for the new game. Batman: Arkham City was one of the decade’s best games, and the trilogy told a gripping story. It is unclear whether the new game will continue the Arkham story or give us a new one. One recent rumor indicated Batman Beyond could be a possible story arc. A new job posting from Rocksteady may have provided an insight into where the game is at in development.
The company is looking for a Game Director who excels in “delivering high-quality design across the game, including core gameplay mechanics, player progression, combat systems, and mission design.” Additionally, the candidate should have experience in third-person action games, melee brawler combat, and open-world transversal systems. This sure sounds like a Batman game! Obviously, this could be any third-person adventure game, but the timing is fueling speculation.
What Makes Batman Games So Good?
DC Comics has so many compelling characters, and yet Bruce Wayne is the only character who has been able to sustain a successful game series. The Flash had a game in development, but it was scraped after the most recent movie flopped. A game based around Wonder Woman is at risk of cancellation as well, and the Suicide Squad experiment didn’t work out as expected. It isn’t just a Rocksteady problem. Batman has seen many games from other studios and has been received well by fans. Why?
Ultimately, Batman is in a class by himself. His portrayal in movies and shows has captivated fans for the past 70 years. It isn’t just the character himself. His wide array of villains have taken on followings of their own, whether in games, movies, or shows. Furthermore, developers don’t have to deal with powers when making a game centered around the caped crusader. Trying to create an experience that makes fans feel like the character is a lot easier with Batman than with others.
Final Thoughts
If this job posting from Rocksteady is related to the latest Batman game, it gives us an idea of where they are on the timeline. Everything is likely in the early stages, where no decisions are being made. Budgets are being created, and directions for storylines are being chosen. The Game Director will have to execute that vision. If they are looking to bring one on, it may point to the studio being in the final stages of the early development.
