Wonder Woman Canceled: How WB’s Nemesis System Gets Stuck in Limbo for the Next Decade

Recently, WB Games made some big cuts by closing down several studios, including Monolith and Player First Games. This also means that the long-awaited Wonder Woman game is now officially canceled. Fans were left in the dark about its development, with only rumors surfacing over the years.

Despite the silence, reports hinted that the game was facing many challenges. It was intended to incorporate Monolith’s unique Nemesis System, known from Shadow of Mordor, by customizing it for Wonder Woman’s allies. Later, the idea shifted back to focusing on enemies instead.

This Nemesis System allows defeated enemies to return with new skills, creating a layered challenge for players. Sadly, with Monolith’s closure, its future remains uncertain. WB holds the patent for this system until 2036, which means no other developer can utilize it without WB’s permission.

This system holds great potential that has yet to be fully realized. Gamers were eager to see how it could evolve in the Wonder Woman game. Now, with this cancellation, excitement has turned to disappointment. Many are curious about the next steps for WB’s gaming division, especially in light of the rumored new Arkham game from Rocksteady, which may need to rethink its direction after the poor reception of Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League.

WB has been navigating a tricky path lately. The leadership aims to shift more toward live service models, while Hogwarts Legacy achieved great single-player success, selling over 25 million copies. On the other hand, the live service game, Suicide Squad, suffered a significant loss of $200 million.

David Zaslav, the head of WB, has expressed a desire to focus on “billion-dollar” franchises like DC, Harry Potter, and Game of Thrones for new titles. However, with all the studio closures and layoffs, there seems to be a lack of clarity in this strategy.