Mass Layoffs Hit WB Games as Three Studios Shut Down

On February 25, 2025, Warner Bros. Games announced the closure of three of its development studios—Monolith Productions, Player First Games, and Warner Bros. Games San Diego—as part of a strategic restructuring to focus on core franchises like Harry Potter, Mortal Kombat, DC, and Game of Thrones. This decision also led to the cancellation of a highly anticipated Wonder Woman game, which had been in development at Monolith for over three years. The move comes after a challenging period for the company’s gaming division, marked by underperforming titles like Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League and MultiVersus, with the latter set to shut down in May 2025. Warner Bros. aims to refocus efforts on profitability and high-quality releases following significant financial setbacks in 2024.