DC video games have not had the very best of instances lately, marked by a string of missteps and canceled initiatives. Whereas titles just like the Batman: Arkham collection discovered success, a lot of the broader DC gaming output has lacked consistency. That is one thing James Gunn needs to treatment as a part of the 10-year plan as co-head of DC Studios.
When the rebooted DCU launched in 2023, Gunn emphasised cross-platform storytelling, noting that actors would painting their characters “throughout all types of media–including video video games.” Whereas there was little public motion since then, Gunn lately confirmed that there’s “slight motion on various things.” That might imply we’re headed towards a future the place David Corenswet voices Superman in each movie and different media, though Gunn did not talk about specifics regarding Corenswet or anybody else.
“Now we have a few little DC video games popping out. However we even have talked about–and in early levels of planning–some greater issues,” Gunn instructed GamesRadar. “One factor particularly I am enthusiastic about, nevertheless it does take time.”
Each Gunn and Peter Safran are taking a proactive function in shaping DC’s gaming future. Again in February, Safran gave an outlook on how they’re making an attempt to course-correct the scenario and provides followers must-play video games once more.
“James and I sit with actually the fellows that run the studios…whether or not it is NetherRealm or whether or not it is Rocksteady, sit with them and discuss characters and tales that we’re thinking about and that they are thinking about,” Safran shared.
Gunn additionally admitted then that any main launch is “no less than a few years” away, however within the meantime, Rocksteady is claimed to be returning to its single-player Batman roots for its subsequent undertaking, as WB Video games is now focusing its efforts and assets on its greatest franchises.