UPDATE: 2025-07-30 11:39 EST BY KYLE GRATTON
New ‘The Batman’ Game Rumors Debunked By James Gunn
PerGameSpot, co-head of DC Studios James Gunn has shot down rumors of a new game based onThe Batman.James Gunnsaid on Threads, “Sadly ther is no truth to this whatsoever,” replying to a question about the veracity of said rumors.
A newBatmangame may be under development at Warner Bros., according to some insider information. The upcoming video game would be set in the universe of the 2022 movie,The Batman.It seems to also be linked to HBO’s upcoming drama series,The Penguin,which focuses on the villain through the lens of the movie’s world.
An article published onPuckdiscusses the future of Warner Bros. under the rule of CEO David Zaslav. The CEO was allegedly urged to sell the video game arm of the company when he took over in 2022 to oversee the creation of Warner Bros. Discovery. According to the article, “The various WBD divisions are beginning to collaborate more closely on properties like the upcoming Penguin HBO show and game, both seeded in the 2022 The Batman movie.” This seems to indicate that a newBatmangame is currently being developed, within the worlds ofThe Batmanmovie andThe Penguinseries.
Batman: Arkham Shadow Is The Batman Game I Wanted Back In 2016
A new trailer for Batman: Arkham Shadow has been revealed at Gamescom 2024, finally providing a first look at the VR gameplay.
Is Warner Bros. Considering Selling Its Games Development Unit?
It’s Possible But Not Likely
Warner Bros. has been considering selling the company’s video game development unit since at least 2020. Back then, talks were in the works to sell to AT&T for $4 billion, but the company decided that it would be more valuable to keep the company. It seems that Zaslav still sees it more beneficial to keep game development within reach. With many successful titles under its belt, Warner Bros. may be more willing to collaborate than sell at this point, but a sale isn’t completely out of the question, especially if any upcoming video games don’t succeed.
Warner Bros. has several recent successes to consider. The company’s latest game,Harry Potter: Quidditch Championsis a day-one PS Plus release, which should lead to high player numbers on release. PreviousBatmangames, like theBatman: Arkhamfranchise, are beloved by the community. On the other hand, the company may be nervous about movie tie-ins due to thelackluster reception ofSuicide Squad: Kill the Justice League.
If a newBatmangame is really in development, fans can only hope that the company learned from the past.The upcoming Meta Quest VR gameBatman: Arkham Shadowalso shows that the company is at least willing to take risks. And that’s good news for the game section of the company: Any game would have to bring something new to the table and not be a simple rehash ofThe Batmanmovie or HBO’sThe Penguintie-in. A collaboration with a well-known studio is also likely, though the rights would probably go to Rocksteady Studios due to their excellent history with the game (Suicide Squadgame notwithstanding).
