Following the rocky release of Gotham Knights, WB Games Montreal confirmed it is working on a new DC Comics-themed game. With nothing else revealed, there are already tons of rumors circulating as to which DC character will make the cut. With Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League closing in on its release, and a Wonder Woman game already in development, WB Games Montreal will likely look to a new superhero to feature in its next project.
With the massive success of the Arkham series, there is a big push for other DC characters to get their own games. While certain characters would work better with the Arkham formula, should WB Games Montreal choose to go down a different route, there is no shortage of enjoyable characters who could steal the spotlight. From Superman to the Teen Titans, a game that could be similar to Gotham Knights, WB Games Montreal should aim for a project as entertaining as the Arkham series.
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Teen Titans
Arguably one of the most famous superhero teams, the Teen Titans have a varying lineup, but its most famous consists of Robin, Beast Boy, Raven, Starfire, and Cyborg. A Teen Titans game would be the perfect transition for WB Games Montreal, as the developer could refine the team-based combat used in Gotham Knights. Further, with the Titans having more versatility than the Bat-Family, the game would likely avoid the same pitfalls that plagued Gotham Knights following its release.
While there are other iterations of the Titans including characters like Kid Flash and Wonder Girl, it is likely a game featuring this team will consist of the more famous lineup. While it may seem like a Teen Titans game would be a second Gotham Knights, the heroes' varied abilities - from Raven’s magic to Beast Boy’s transformations - would give the game a very different feel. If WB Games Montreal goes down this route, it would need to ensure the gameplay of each member is perfect to give fans a more polished and versatile game.
Green Arrow
While stepping away from Batman and Arkham-style games is likely to happen, there are still a few DC characters who would benefit from WB Games Montreal’s formula. Green Arrow is another hero who does not possess any powers, instead using his skills with the bows and deductive mind to keep his city safe. The character has already gained a lot of popularity following the CW series Arrow, so giving him a game could be just what WB Games Montreal needs.
Unlike Batman or other members of the Bat-Family, a Green Arrow game will heavily feature bow combat as players patrol the streets. His reliance on technology and skills in hand-to-hand combat mean that WB Games Montreal will not be out of its element while creating a Green Arrow game. With villains like Deathstroke, Onomatopoeia, and Merlyn to pick from, a game featuring the archer hero could be exactly what fans are hoping for.
Superman
Superman is the most recent hero to gain a huge push for a standalone game, especially following videos showcasing him flying around a city built in Unreal Engine 5. As one of the cornerstones of DC Comics, and arguably the most important superhero of all time, a Superman game will be a massive project requiring that WB Games Montreal gets every aspect right. This would place a lot of pressure on the developer, as there will be much anticipation around the game.
Still, Superman is one of the best options for WB Games Montreal, not only because it would be a different game compared to the Arkham series, but also because of his massive rogues' gallery. From villains like Lex Luthor and Doomsday to lesser-known characters like Metallo and Ultra-Humanite, a Superman game could be packed with high-octane action. While this choice has gained a lot of traction, there are many mechanics that would go into the game's flight, attacks, and the need for destructible environments for the most ambitious superhero game to-date.
WB Games Montreal needs to get its next game right to prove that it is capable of creating a fun game for everyone. While Gotham Knights was not a bad game, the negative reception it received at launch due to bugs and grinding will likely still be lingering in the developer’s mind. With many heroes to pick from, the question that arises is whether WB Games Montreal will stick to what it knows or decide to branch out and attempt something new.