In response to a series of commercial failures, including the failure of Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, WB Games management decided on a radical restructuring. The publisher will now focus only on four core franchises: Harry Potter, Game of Thrones, Mortal Kombat and DC Universe projects.
As part of the organizational changes, several studio heads were promoted to vice president. Each of these vice presidents will oversee one of the approved franchises, reporting directly to the president of the gaming division. This decision effectively unifies existing practice – even the recently canceled Wonder Woman game was one of the four priority areas.
WB Games: New Strategy and Focus Areas
This strategic move by WB Games constitutes an important turning point in terms of the company's future projections and growth targets. Learning from failed attempts, the company plans to direct its resources and creative energy towards franchises that already have a large fan base and proven success. So what does this decision mean for WB Games and the gaming industry?
Harry Potter Universe: The Magic Continues
The relative success of Hogwarts Legacy has once again revealed the potential of the Harry Potter universe in the gaming world. WB Games aims to continue this success and please its fans by adding new games to the series. With open world experiences, role-playing elements and immersive stories, Harry Potter games will continue to open the doors of a fascinating world to players.
Game of Thrones: Game of Thrones is Bringing to the Screen
Considering the worldwide popularity of Game of Thrones, developing new games from this universe is a logical step for WB Games. Different genres of Game of Thrones games, such as strategy games, action adventure games or role-playing games, can offer players the opportunity to create their own stories in the world of Westeros. Full of political intrigues, wars and unforgettable characters, Game of Thrones games will keep fans glued to their screens.
Mortal Kombat: Fighting Arena Never Stops
Mortal Kombat has been one of the indispensable parts of the fighting game world for many years. WB Games aims to continue the success of the Mortal Kombat series and surprise its fans by adding new characters, stories and game mechanics to the series. With its competitive fight scenes, bloody finishing moves and rich universe, Mortal Kombat games will continue to provide exciting moments for fighting game lovers.
DC Universe: Super Heroes Take the Stage
DC Universe, home to iconic superheroes such as Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman, also has great potential in the gaming world. WB Games aims to please superhero fans by developing new games based on DC Universe characters. Filled with open-world adventures, action-packed missions, and unforgettable super villains, DC Universe games will offer players the opportunity to live out their own superhero fantasies.
Avoiding Risk and Investing in Proven Brands
Following the relative success of Hogwarts Legacy and the continued popularity of Mortal Kombat, the company aims to minimize risks by avoiding experimenting with new IPs. While this approach eliminates unexpected announcements in the coming years, it also allows resources to be focused on proven brands with a guaranteed audience.
Conclusion: How will the future of WB Games be shaped?
This strategic restructuring of WB Games gives important clues about the path the company will follow in the coming years. The company aims to reduce risks and achieve stable growth by focusing on proven brands. However, it should not be forgotten that this approach can restrict creativity and distract the company from innovative projects. The future of WB Games will depend on how it can establish this balance and how well it can meet the expectations of its fans.
