Warner Bros. Shuts Down Monolith Productions and Cancels Wonder Woman Game Amid Studio Closures

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Shuts Down Monolith Productions and Cancels Wonder Woman Game Amid Studio Closures In a significant shakeup for the video game industry, Warner Bros.

has confirmed the closure of three of its game development studios: Monolith Productions, Player First Games, and WB Games San Diego.

This decision comes as part of Warner Bros.' broader restructuring efforts, aimed at focusing on key franchises such as Harry Potter, Mortal Kombat, DC, and Game of Thrones. Monolith Productions, well-known for its acclaimed Middle-earth series, was in the midst of developing a highly anticipated Wonder Woman game.

The project, which had reportedly been in development for several years, has now been canceled as a result of the studio's shutdown.

This marks a notable loss for DC fans and the wider gaming community, who had eagerly awaited details on how the first major Wonder Woman title would shape up on current platforms such as PlayStation, Xbox, and potentially the Nintendo Switch. Player First Games, the team behind the free-to-play, Smash Bros.-inspired brawler MultiVersus, is also being shuttered.

MultiVersus, which relaunched in 2024 on platforms including Xbox, PlayStation, and PC, will officially go offline in May 2025, just a year after its most recent release.

The game's brief run reflects the increasingly competitive nature of the live-service genre and the high standards required to maintain a large player base in today’s market. Additionally, WB Games San Diego is closing its doors.

The studio had reportedly been working on an unannounced AAA free-to-play title prior to its closure, contributing to the broader impact these layoffs are having on the games industry. In a statement provided to Kotaku, Warner Bros.

outlined the reasoning behind these difficult decisions: "Following a thorough evaluation, we've opted to restructure our development studios and investments, channeling resources into building the best games possible with our core franchises—Harry Potter, Mortal Kombat, DC, and Game of Thrones.

The closure of Monolith Productions, Player First Games, and WB Games San Diego is a strategic directional shift and in no way a reflection of the talented teams involved." The wave of studio closures and cancellations arrives amid a year already marked by widespread layoffs across the video game industry.

While Warner Bros.' renewed focus on its flagship intellectual properties may lead to bigger projects in the future, the loss of beloved teams and the Wonder Woman game highlights the challenging landscape confronting even major developers and publishers. As this story develops, stay tuned to major gaming news outlets and Nintendo news sites for updates on Warner Bros.’ upcoming projects and the status of its remaining studios.

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