Definitely, the world of video games leads lasting life. Warner Bros. Games, which causes Mortal Kombat and Hogwarts Legacy, announced the closure of three emblematic studios. A game was canceled.
The month of February could have ended under better Aupices for Warner Bros. Games. The famous American company, known for its games Hogwarts Legacy, Mortal Kombat, Multiversus or recently Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice Leaguecondemns this Tuesday, February 25, 2025 three of its emblematic studios.
The end of three emblematic studios
“We had to make very difficult decisions to structure our development studios and our investments”can we read in a Email sent to the Kotaku media. “After carefulness, we are closing three of our development studios: Monolith Productions, Player First Games and Warner Bros. Games San Diego”. These three renowned studios are full of the latest commercial failures crossed by the American company. Suicide Squad : Kill the Justice Leaguereleased in 2024, had not met the expected success at all.
Monolith Productions, Player First Games and Warner Bros. Games San Diego, who see their activities brutally stopped, are appreciated in particular for their games Multi -waxing,, Criminal Origins, Middle -earth guards, Middle -earth: the shadow of Mordor, or finally Middle -earth: the shadow of war.
Great victim of these sudden closures: WONDER WOMANGame developed by Monolith Productions and announced in 2021. In production for 5 years and having required no less than $ 100 million, the big video game project of Warner Bros. will never see the day.
“The development of the Wonder Woman video game from Monolith will not move forward,” The firm is explained. “We hoped to offer players and fans an experience of the highest quality possible for this emblematic character, but this is unfortunately no longer possible.”
Should we fear the cancellation of Hogwarts Legacy 2 and Mortal Kombat?
By closing its three emblematic studios, Warner Bros. Games seeks to refocus on his major games: “As difficult as this day is concentrated and enthusiastic about the idea of starting to produce high quality games for our passionate fans”continues the email received by Kotaku. The recent drama does not mean the end of Warner Bros. Games, which will always work on its most important licenses.
Warner Bros. Games, namely Hogwarts Legacy, Mortal Kombat, DC (especially Batman games) And Game of Thrones. By refocusing its activities, the company intends to apply even more to the production of its games, in order to offer successful and worked titles. To see if these new strategies will bear fruit in future games in the firm.