WB Games Montréal Working on New DC Live-Service Game

WB Games Montréal, renowned for its games set in the DC universe, is on the agenda with a new project. According to a new job posting on the company’s official website, the studio is looking for a manager to lead the development of a AAA game based on one of DC Comics’ iconic franchises. However, this time, there’s a detail that’s causing concern for players: the new game is being developed with a live-service model.

Players Concerned About the DC Live-Service Model

The job posting states that the project is a high-quality AAA game. However, the descriptions under “Implementation and Market Readiness” reveal that the game will be continuously updated with post-launch content and will have a strategy to maintain player engagement. This clearly demonstrates that the game is being developed with a live-service approach.

This development immediately brought to mind the release of Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League a few months ago. This live-service game, also based on the DC universe, was highly disappointing in both sales and user reviews. Therefore, the resurgence of a similar approach is concerning for some players.

WB Games Montréal, which received mixed reviews for Gotham Knights, is eager to see how it will approach the new project. DC fans are questioning the impact a live-service model will have on character development, story integrity, and gameplay dynamics. Some believe that such structures detract from single-player experiences and offer more microtransactions and repetitive content.

No definitive title or character confirmation has been released yet. However, considering Warner Bros.’ extensive DC portfolio, it’s likely a vast game world encompassing characters from Superman to the Flash. However, the live-service format may be a limiting factor in fully capturing the depth of this universe. Players are concerned that this approach will once again squander the potential of the DC universe.

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