Warner Bros. Closes Studios, Cancels Wonder Woman Game

Warner Bros. Games has announced the closure of three of its game development studios: Monolith Productions, Player First Games, and Warner Bros. Games San Diego, as part of a strategic reorganization to focus on key franchises like Harry Potter, Mortal Kombat, and DC. This restructuring includes the cancellation of the highly anticipated Wonder Woman game, which was in development at Monolith Productions since 2021. Monolith, known for its successful Middle-Earth: Shadow of Mordor and Shadow of War games, has been a significant player in the industry for over 30 years. The decision follows a period of financial underperformance and is part of Warner Bros.' efforts to return to profitability. The closures are not a reflection of the talent at these studios but rather a shift in strategic priorities. This move is part of a broader trend of layoffs and studio closures within the gaming industry over recent years.