MultiVersus
News, coverage and analysis tracking MultiVersus across the outlets.
Leaker implies new DC fighting game at NetherRealm is not Injustice 3A leaker suggests that NetherRealm Studios' next DC fighting game may not be titled Injustice 3, despite previous reports. While it will still be a DC-based fighting game, the branding might change. This follows the successful launch of Mortal Kombat 1 and the previous release of MultiVersus.
Injustice 3 Reportedly Spotted on Warner Bros. Artist’s ResumeA Warner Bros. Games artist's resume has reportedly listed Injustice 3 as being in development, alongside the confirmed Hogwarts Legacy 2. This listing follows previous leaks and suggests the game could be developed by NetherRealm Studios after their work on Mortal Kombat 1, potentially utilizing Unreal Engine 4.
Mortal Kombat, Hogwarts Legacy, and more could be under threat, experts say, as part of $6 billion in cuts following…Paramount Skydance is reportedly preparing to acquire Warner Bros. in a deal valued at $110 billion, which includes Warner Bros. Games. Experts suggest that significant cost-cutting measures, potentially around $6 billion, could impact the video game division, jeopardizing franchises like Mortal Kombat and Hogwarts Legacy. The future of the studio and its creative output is uncertain amidst these large-scale industry shifts.
Gotham Knights Dev Warner Bros Montreal Reportedly Hit by LayoffsWarner Bros. Games Montreal, the studio behind Gotham Knights and Batman: Arkham Origins, has reportedly experienced layoffs, with several employees announcing their job searches on LinkedIn. While Warner Bros. has not officially confirmed the cuts, the news follows a broader trend of industry-wide layoffs and comes after a period of financial struggles for Warner Bros. Games, marked by the underperformance of Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League and MultiVersus.
Warner Bros. Montréal devs report layoffsSeveral developers at Warner Bros. Montréal have reportedly been laid off, with many announcing their job searches on LinkedIn. This follows a period of financial struggles for Warner Bros. Games, including the cancellation of a Hogwarts Legacy expansion, layoffs at Rocksteady after Suicide Squad's poor performance, the cancellation of Monolith Productions' Wonder Woman game, and the shutdown of MultiVersus.
Netflix boss says Paramount acquisition of Warner Bros will result in "cuts in excess of $16 billion" within "18 months or so"Netflix CEO Ted Sarandon stated that Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros. will lead to significant cost-cutting exceeding $16 billion within approximately 18 months. This suggests that Warner Bros. Games studios, including TT Games and Rocksteady, will face scrutiny for cost-saving measures. Netflix withdrew its bid for Warner Bros. after Paramount increased its offer, securing a substantial breakup fee.
It looks like Netflix won't be acquiring Warner Bros. Games after allNetflix has declined to revise its acquisition offer for Warner Bros. Discovery, stating the deal is no longer financially attractive at the price required to match Paramount Skydance's superior proposal. The potential merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery still requires regulatory approval, leaving the future of Warner Bros. Games uncertain amidst recent studio closures and restructuring.