As DC fans eagerly await the dawn of a new era in gaming, James Gunn, co-chief of DC Studios, has announced that the first DCU video game is still a couple of years away. Speaking at a DC Studios presentation, attended by IGN, Gunn, alongside co-chief Peter Safran, illuminated the future direction of DC’s video game ventures. The duo emphasized a close-knit synergy with renowned developers like NetherRealm and Rocksteady, fostering collaboration at unprecedented levels within Warner Brothers.
For the first time, everything DC—from movies to video games—falls under the watchful eyes of Gunn and Safran. “It’s really the first time it’s ever been this way at Warner Brothers,” Safran said. This overhaul promises a unified narrative across all platforms, be it video games or consumer products.
Though the debut of the first game set in the DC Universe is years away, Gunn and Safran hinted at an interim collaboration with the gaming giant Fortnite. “We’re talking to Fortnite. Which characters should we focus on?” remarked Safran, indicating an imminent series of crossovers, with the sign-off on character designs already done by Gunn himself.
This collaborative approach follows a challenging period for Warner Bros. Games, marked by the disappointments of “Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League” and “MultiVersus”. These setbacks have led to a refocusing on core franchises, twin pillars being the DC Universe and blockbuster titles like Mortal Kombat and Hogwarts Legacy.
A new venture into the DCU video game universe comes amidst organizational changes and a sharpened focus on select franchises, as Warner Bros. Games undergoes strategic realignment. Promising to be triple-A titles, these games aim to distance themselves from mere movie tie-ins, laying the groundwork for immersive standalone experiences.
With the first DCU movie, Superman, slated for release in July, fans speculate a potential tie-in with Fortnite, marrying cinematic anticipation with interactive gameplay. Though details remain scarce, this strategic pivot points towards a brighter, more interconnected future for DC in the gaming realm.
Stay tuned for developments as the collaboration threads the needle between epic storytelling and dynamic gameplay, crafting a new legacy for DC fans worldwide.