Summary
Rocksteady, the studio known for its incredibly successful catalog of single-playerBatmangames, is working on its next project, which is rumored to be a new take onBatman Beyond. According to a leaker, Rocksteady is looking toward the classic animated showBatman Beyondas the foundation for its next game, a series that, despite only running for a few short years, has since developed a cult fan base.
While many studios have tried to capture the magic of comic books in video game form, few have succeeded quite like Rocksteady, which put itself on the map with its richly detailed and immersivereleases likeBatman: Arkham AsylumandArkham City. Pitting the player against some of Batman’s greatest foes, Rocksteady’sArkhamseries stands tall among its comic book counterparts and is plainly considered one of the best games series ever. Rocksteady certainly faced a few struggles over the years, namely with the company’s detour into the world ofSuicide Squad: Kill the Justice League. However, rumors suggest the studio is returning to itsBatmanroots for its next project.
According to leakerLunatic Ignus, Rocksteady is looking atBatman Beyondfor its next take on the Caped Crusader for its next game. The new rumor follows other reports that Rocksteady is gearing up to return to the realm of single-playerBatmangames. However, this rumor claims the proposedBatman Beyondgame may be a PlayStation exclusive, something that goes against the grain when looking at the studio’s past releases. This rumored exclusivity is likely a result of unverified reports about Sony funding the upcoming game. This would certainly be a perplexing decision as one would think Warner Bros. would want the most players possible on this newBatmangame, especially considering the large amounts of money itreportedly lost on Rocksteady’sSuicide Squad: Kill the Justice League.
Rocksteady Rumored to Be Creating New Batman Beyond Game
Taking place in the future,Batman Beyondsees Bruce Wayne hang up his cape, handing off the mantle to Terry McGinnis. Under Wayne’s guidance, McGinnis faces off against iconic foes like Mr. Freeze as well as a wide range of other bad guys like Shriek, Spellbinder, Inque, and Blight, who could all serve as interesting combatants forRocksteady’s rumored newBatman Beyondgame. The new rumor also claims that Rocksteady’s supposedBatman Beyondproject will serve as the first piece of a new trilogy of Batman games.
As stated earlier, Rocksteady’s most recent outing left both it and the game’s publisher hurting. It was clear from the start thatSuicide Squad: Kill the Justice Leaguewould struggle amid its controversial live-service features and somewhat lackluster main campaign.Suicide Squad’s sales came in way under expectations, resulting in layoffs at Rocksteady. The game has since ended, withSuicide Squadwrapping up its final season in early 2025, paving a clear path for a newBatmanBeyondproject if this is actually what Rocksteady intends to do.
