Wonder Woman game is canceled and studio closes; understand

This week, the Warner Bros. Games announced the cancellation of the game Wonder Woman and the closure of three studios, including Player First Games (MultiVersus), WB San Diego and the famous Monolith Studios. Understand what is happening in Warner Bros. Games and what would the first modern solo game of the heroine be like? DC Comics. Check out:

Monolith Productions closes

A Monolith Productions, founded in 1994, was one of the oldest studios in Warner Bros., known by titles such as FEAR e Middle-earth, a game set in the universe of Lord of the Rings, who introduced the revolutionary system Nemesis, allowing NPCs to develop dynamic relationships with the player. According to leaks, the game Wonder Woman, under development since 2021, faced technical difficulties in integrating with this system.

The closure of the game developer is a consequence of a major internal change in Warner Bros. Games to regain credibility and profitability. As reported by the website Bloomberg (via Kotaku) earlier this month, the reorganization came after recent title failures such as Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, which would have resulted in a loss of US$200 million, and the lukewarm reception of Multi Versus, even after a year of inactivity for improvements.

In addition to Monolith, other Warner Bros. studios such as Player First Games (creator of Multi Versus) to WB Games San Diego (who was responsible for a AAA game free-to-play unannounced), were also closed. In an internal email released by the site Polygon, J.B. Perrette, boss of streaming and games of Warner Bros Discovery, says it is essential to “recover this credibility” to guarantee more investments in the gaming sector.

Warner Bros. Games' plans for the future

In a statement made to the website Kotaku, the company stated that the decision is part of a strategy to concentrate investments in the company's main franchises, such as Harry Potter, Mortal Kombat, DC e Game of Thrones. According to Warner, the change “is not a reflection of these teams or the talent that makes them up,” but rather a necessary restructuring to ensure the production of “the best possible games.”

Rumors indicate that Warner Bros. Montreal is developing a game set in the universe of Game of Thrones, while the Rocksteady, famous for the trilogy Batman: Arkham, is reportedly working on a new Dark Knight game. Avalanche Software would be collaborating with the Warner Bros. Games in the production of a sequel to the successful RPG Hogwarts legacy. 

What would a Wonder Woman game be like?

In addition to the announcement trailer in 2021 — which, according to the journalist Jason Schreier, Bloomberg, was the only material the company had — few details about the gameplay were revealed. The title promised an open world in Themyscira, the island of the Amazons, with the system Nemesis adapted and epic clashes.

Hours after the announcement of the studio's closure, the author Gail Simone, who has worked as a screenwriter on titles from DCas the Birds of prey e Wonder Woman, and acted as a consultant for the new game, spoke about the development of the title:

Okay, regarding the Wonder Woman video game.

Others have already revealed elsewhere that I was a consultant on this game, so that Cheetah is out of the bag.

I want to say a couple important things about the game and the team who made it. pic.twitter.com/41sJrK4BF2

—Gail Simone 💙💛 (@GailSimone) February 26, 2025

“The game was beautiful and vast. It was beautiful to look at. I won’t go into details for a variety of reasons, but every effort was made to make this not just a great game, but a great Wonder Woman game. An epic piece of work.”

And it was all thanks to the team. Everyone who worked on it brought their best. Programmers, artists, designers… everyone. I don’t know if I’ve ever worked with a team that cared more about making sure the final product was perfect. It was a dream come true.

Wonder Woman had a dream team and they put their all into it.”

Gail Simone, consultant, via X (Twitter)

Below, you can check out the trailer released three years ago, on December 9, 2021, as the game's first announcement trailer:

Games developed by Monolith Productions

With almost 30 years of history in game development, Monolith has built a vast portfolio, especially in shooting and horror titles, in addition to having developed the system Nemesis, later patented by Warner Bros. Games. Check out all the games created by the studio:

Blood (1997) 

B is an shooter (first-person shooter) that mixes horror and dark humor and puts the player in the role of a vengeful anti-hero, facing supernatural horrors and grotesque creatures in gothic settings. The game was originally released for PC.

Available in Steam.

Claw (1997)

Claw is a 2D platform game that combines fast-paced action and puzzle elements in an environment inspired by medieval and fantasy settings. It was released exclusively for PC.

Shogo: Mobile Armor Division (1998)

Shogo: Mobile Armor Division and another shooter first-person shooter that mixes traditional combat with battles involving robots, bringing influences from anime and a futuristic narrative. The game stands out for its combination of intense action and strategic elements, having been released for PC.

Available in Steam.

Blood II: The Chosen (1998)

Blood II: The Chosen continues the dark and irreverent atmosphere of the original title, offering a shooter in a first-person shooter full of horror, dark humor and a narrative that delves into the protagonist's mythology. With graphics and gameplay that expand the experience of the first game, it was released for PC.

Available in Steam.

The Operative: No One Lives Forever (2000)

No One Lives Forever is an shooter espionage game set in the 1960s that mixes action, stealth gameplay and satirical humor in a narrative that parodies the world of spies. Its stylized setting and creative level design captivated players, having been released exclusively for PC.

Tex Atomic's Big Bot Battles (2001)

Tex Atomic's Big Bot Battles is another game from the company that involves battles with robots, combining elements of action and tactics in a futuristic and vibrant setting. With differentiated combat mechanics and a unique aesthetic, the game was released for PC.

Aliens versus Predator 2 (2001)

Sequence of the game produced by Rebellion, Aliens vs. Predator 2 it's one more shooter in first person that puts the player in the middle of the confrontation between the iconic universes. With an atmosphere full of tension, intense action and dark scenarios, the game was initially released for PC, later gaining versions for consoles such as Xbox e PlayStation 2.

No One Lives Forever 2: A Spy in HARM's Way (2002)

The sequel continues the acclaimed espionage saga with a touch of irreverent humor and creative level design. Maintaining the 60s aesthetic, the game deepens the narrative and action experience, having been released exclusively for PC.

Tron 2.0 (2003)

Tron 2.0 transports players to a futuristic digital universe inspired by the classic film Tron, where intense action, puzzle-solving challenges and stunning virtual environments come together. The game was released for PC and later adapted for consoles such as Xbox e PlayStation 2.

Available in Steam.

Contract JACK (2003)

Contract JACK. is a shooter first-person shooter that combines action and science fiction elements into an engaging narrative, the game centers on high-stakes missions and covert operatives. It was released for PC.

The Matrix Online (2005)

O massively multiplayer online game (MMO) that expands the iconic universe of the franchise Matrix allowed players to explore a complex digital reality and engage in battles against machines. With an interactive narrative and a rich virtual environment, it was released for PC.

FEAR (2005)

FEAR (First Encounter Assault Recon) is a shooter first-person shooter that mixes psychological horror with tactical action, standing out for its chilling atmosphere and advanced artificial intelligence of its enemies. The narrative involves paranormal events and intense confrontations, having been initially released for PC and later for consoles like Xbox 360 e PlayStation 3.

Available in Steam and in the store of Xbox.

Condemned: Criminal Origins (2005)

Condemned: Criminal Origins is a first-person action horror game that focuses on realistic melee combat and the investigation of gruesome crime scenes. The game was released for PC e Xbox 360.

Available in Steam and in the store of Xbox.

Condemned 2: Bloodshot (2008)

Condemned 2: Bloodshot continues the dark narrative of its predecessor, intensifying the horror and melee combat experience with more advanced graphics and even more visceral gameplay. The game deepens the atmosphere of suspense and realism, having been released for PC e Xbox 360.

FEAR 2: Project Origin (2009) 

The sequel expands the universe of the first FEAR with a more complex narrative and refined gameplay that combines elements of supernatural horror with tactical action. With improved graphics and a tension-filled atmosphere, the game was released for PC, Xbox 360 e PlayStation 3.

Available in Steam and in the store of Xbox.

Gotham City Impostors (2012) 

Released to PC, Xbox 360 e PlayStation 3, Gotham City Impostors takes a humorous and irreverent approach to the superhero universe, parodying elements of the world of Batman through competitive combat and character customization.

Available in Steam.

Guardians of Middle-Earth (2012) 

Em Guardians of Middle-earth, players engage in intense combat defending the legendary lands of Middle-earth. The game was released for PC.

Available in Steam.

Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor (2014)

Shadow of Mordor is an open world action-adventure game set in the Middle-earth, offering innovative gameplay mechanics through the Nemesis system, which creates unique enemies and allies based on player interactions. With an intense narrative and dynamic combat, the game was released for PC, Xbox One e PlayStation 4.

Available in Steam, the PlayStation Store and in the store of Xbox.

Middle-earth: Shadow of War (2017)

Shadow of War continues the universe established in Shadow of Mordor, expanding the Nemesis system and offering an even more immersive Middle-earth experience, with epic battles, an engaging narrative and richer open-world exploration. Developed for PC, Xbox One e PlayStation 4.

Available in Steam, the PlayStation Store and in the store of Xbox.

Other content with Wonder Woman

Despite being one of the main characters in the DC Comics and also be considered the greatest heroine in comic books, Wonder Woman There aren't many adaptations in progress at the moment. The dc studios, studio of Warner Bros Discovery responsible for developing the brand's audiovisual content, has so far only announced the series Paradise Lost, which must explore Themyscira and the Amazons. The studio also didn't reveal much information other than that the pilot episode "is being written," according to the studio's co-CEO, James Gunn. 

The character's last appearances were in short scenes from the animation. Command of Creatures and in the game of Suicide Squad, in addition to special appearances in The Flash (2023), Shazam: Wrath of the Gods (2023) and in the series of Peacemaker (2022). Check out the films in which the character was featured: 

Batman vs Superman: The Origin of Justice (2016)

Em Batman vs Superman: The Origin of Justice, Batman (Ben Affleck) faces Superman (Henry Cavill), fearing for the safety of planet Earth, while Lex Luthor (Jesse Eisenberg) works in the shadows to intensify the conflict. Diana Prince (Gal Gadot) appears as a mysterious character who, throughout the plot, reveals herself to be Wonder Woman, a heroine of the First World War who had been in hiding for a century.

Available on Max.

Wonder Woman (2017)

The story, introduced in Batman vs Superman: The Origin of Justice, explores the character's origins in Themyscira and her subsequent participation in World War I, with Wonder Woman (Gal Gadot) playing a crucial role in the conflict.

Available on Max.

Justice League (2017) 

Justice League continues the events of Batman vs Superman: The Origin of Justice. After the death of Superman (Henry Cavill), Diana and Batman (Ben Affleck) work together to unite other metahumans, such as Aquaman (Jason Momoa), Cyborg (Ray fisher) and Flash (Ezra Miller), to combat a major alien threat.

Available on Max.

Zack Snyder's Justice League (2021) 

The original director's cut Zack Snyder tells a similar story, but with the addition of new characters and a plot that unfolds over four hours. Together, Batman (Ben Affleck) and Wonder Woman (Gal Gadot) seek and recruit a team of metahumans to combat a major alien threat. Even with the formation of an unprecedented league of heroes, the attack on the planet could still be catastrophic.

Available on Max.

Wonder Woman 1984 (2020) 

Wonder Woman 1984 follows Diana Prince/Wonder Woman (Gal Gadot) in 1984, during the Cold War, coming into conflict with Maxwell Lord (Pedro Pascal) and her new arch-enemy Barbara Minerva (Kristen Wiig), while her love interest, Steve Trevor (Chris Pine), revived in a mysterious way.

Available on Max.

Changes at Warner Bros.

It is worth remembering that the publisher is not the only division of the conglomerate that suffers from cuts and structural changes in the CEO's management. David Zaslav, who took over the company after the merger of the old Warner Media, previously purchased by the US telecommunications company AT&T, with the Discovery – resulting in Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD). 

According to Variety, in 2024, WBD's layoffs exceeded a thousand employees and the cost-cutting policy has already reached large subsidiaries, such as Warner Bros. Pictures, film division, the pay TV channel HBO and streaming Max. Entire films that were in post-production, such as Batgirl, were canceled before release and successful series such as Westworld, were completely removed from services streaming. 

However, at BlueSky, Schreier, from Bloomberg, questions the responsibility of the current CEO in the cuts in the gaming division, highlighting that the Monolith hadn't released a new game in at least five years before Zaslav took over the company.  

By the time David Zaslav took over WB Discovery in April 2022, Monolith had already gone almost five years without shipping a game and lost almost its entire leadership team under Haddad's management

Jason Schreier (@jasonschreier.bsky.social) 2025-02-25T19:30:32.220Z

How many of the games in the Monolith Have you played it yet? I was looking forward to it Wonder Woman finally have its own game? Tell us in the comments what you think of all this!

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Sources: Kotaku, Polygon, Variety e Bloomberg

reviewed by Gabriel Princessval in 26 / 02 / 2025