Back in 2009, Batman: Arkham Asylum redefined the superhero video game genre and propelled DC to new heights. Following the success of the Arkham series, the Batman Telltale games, NetherRealm's Injustice, DC Universe Online, and the LEGO Batman games, DC's video game division was thriving, even as its cinematic department faced challenges. However, in recent years, DC's video game output has failed to live up to expectations.
Throughout the 2020s, DC video game releases have been sparse. The focus has been on mobile games and titles tied to children's entertainment, such as DC Super Hero Girls and DC League of Super-Pets. The only major AAA release during this period was Gotham Knights, a co-op adventure that garnered a mixed reception. Despite this, 2024 holds the potential to be a turning point for DC's video game division.
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League: High Hopes Amidst a Rocky Road
Rocksteady's Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League has faced its share of challenges. Initially met with disappointment for not being another Batman game or the long-rumored Superman game, the game regained interest with intriguing trailers. However, a gameplay reveal earlier this year led to a significant shift in reception, prompting Warner Bros. and Rocksteady to delay the game by nearly a year.
Set for release on February 2, 2024, the game's reception remains uncertain. Despite efforts to be transparent, leaks about the game's story have added to the uncertainty. Nonetheless, Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League still carries the potential to become one of the finest DC games, provided all elements come together effectively.
The Wolf Among Us 2: A Decade-Long Wait Comes to an End
A sequel a decade in the making, The Wolf Among Us 2 is finally set to launch in 2024. Picking up six months after the original game, it thrusts players back into the world of Bigby, the Sheriff of Fabletown. Based on the Fables comic series, the game promises to delve deeper into a neon-drenched, detective noir universe where reality and fantasy intertwine. Published by Telltale Games and developed by AdHoc Studio, a team comprising ex-Telltale developers, The Wolf Among Us 2 is poised to deliver a sequel well worth the lengthy wait.
DC: Dark Legion: A Mobile Strategy Game on the Horizon
Announced in July 2023, DC: Dark Legion is a mobile strategy game slated for a 2024 release. Developed by FunPlus, the game casts players as a 31st-century protagonist striving to unite iconic DC superheroes and supervillains to thwart The Batman Who Laughs and his malevolent Justice League counterparts, the Dark Knights.
A Glimpse of Monolith's Wonder Woman in 2024?
First unveiled at the 2022 Game Awards, Monolith Productions' Wonder Woman game has remained shrouded in mystery ever since. While a 2024 release seems unlikely, it remains possible that fans will receive updates about the game, perhaps during various showcases throughout the year or at the 2024 Game Awards.