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[Horseganador]

If they have started it recently it will not be available until at least 2030-2031, it will be cross-gen with PS6 already, who knows how the Xbox consoles will be by then...

 

[vaibhavpisal]

I remember Suicide Squad was revealed at a Sony showcase, after which hate for game started.

Sony owe Rocksteady for helping in getting game destroyed.

Funding their next game is right thing to do I guess.

 

[Bernardougf]

You're actually insane, 25m installbase and a massive IP that (aside from Suicide Squad) has sold millions across multiple Xbox generations.

When xbox players still bought games ... not so much anymore, if they can close a very good gamepass deal ok ...outside of that ? Companies cant risk making games for a fanbase trained to get theirs for "free"... we may not be in this stage yet, but its coming, everyone knows.

 

[FoxMcChief]

It already is, basically

 

[ArtHands]

"exclusive" means it is coming out on PC too then. Just like Stellar Blade and Rise of the Ronin

 

[tmlDan]

Sony paying for exclusives this late into a "won" gen would be a retarded waste of money, so it's probably true.

you cant let a small fire survive, you gotta smother it.

They're also competing with Switch 2

 

[Mr Reasonable]

Sold for generations, but what about this specific one? I've never seen an Xbox version sell more than %10 for any big AAA title this gen.

Remember that WB is not only in dire straits, they've also seen the sales split for Hogwarts Legacy.. They know exactly what buying power remains for AAA singleplayer in the Xbox ecosystem.


The former studio leads were just as culpable for Suicide Squad, so don't think they're automatically gonna be better at whatever they do next.

When xbox players still bought games ... not so much anymore, if they can close a very good gamepass deal ok ...outside of that ? Companies cant risk making games for a fanbase trained to get theirs for "free"... we may not be in this stage yet, but its coming, everyone knows.

All you have to do is look at the release schedules. If it wasn't worth making a port for Xbox, they wouldn't do it.

What happened when Sony's exclusivity period for Death Stranding came to an end? An Xbox version shipped immediately.

 

[Mr Moose]

Unlikely. PS5 will be last gen by the time they shit this out.

Not sure where PS5 comes from, their sourced articles say PS6 and PC.

 

[Mr Reasonable]

Not sure where PS5 comes from, their sourced articles say PS6 and PC.

It's at the top of the screen you're looking at, the thread title.

 

[Mr Moose]

It's at the top of the screen you're looking at, the thread title.

lol yeah I mean their article. Where does the PS5 part come from when their sourced articles say PS6 and PC.

[source techtroduce.com, via gamingbible.com]

As for the PlayStation exclusivity, Ignus notes the game as likely releasing on PlayStation 6 and PC only.

The rumor has also suggested that the title might be a PlayStation exclusive, which might be available on the PS6 and PC only. If this turns out to be the case, it would be another disappointment for Xbox fans.

Did they even read their own sources?

 

[Nelly_Nel_7.1.3]

I want this game. I'll buy whatever system I have to in order to play it.

It might not come out until the PlayStation 6 is release. The Rocksteady company that we all known and love is dead. Who knows this new Batman game might be WOKE in a way that Harley Q will be the final boss, and Batman have to beat her by throwing a pink plushie batrang at her lol. No more punching and kicking women the feminist women will cancel this new Batman game if Batman shows any type of masculinity gestures towards any of the Batman female villains.

 

[SHA]

Okay, let me make this clear, 3rd party games now wants to exclude xbox for fomo to boost sales?

 

[clintar]

Sony would be incredibly stupid to fund anything coming from Rocksteady.

Sony doesn't make stupid decisions. Look at Concord.

 

[DeepEnigma]

Current-year Rocksteady?

 

[Astray]

What happened when Sony's exclusivity period for Death Stranding came to an end? An Xbox version shipped immediately.

And that's what will happen once the exclusivity period ends on this one too.

 

[clarky]

Not sure where PS5 comes from, their sourced articles say PS6 and PC.

Just responding to what the article and title of the thread says.

 

[Bernardougf]

All you have to do is look at the release schedules. If it wasn't worth making a port for Xbox, they wouldn't do it.

What happened when Sony's exclusivity period for Death Stranding came to an end? An Xbox version shipped immediately.

I dont think anyone should be surprised when devs start ditching xbox without any "agreement or deal" being necessary ... as I said we may not be there yet ... but its coming ... for now as long as it is financially viable the ports will continue.

And I dont think this studio can do another good game, so if sony is paying for this shit, xbox may be dodging a bullet anyway.

 

[SportsFan581]

At least we know it will be reviewed as a masterpiece going in.

Seriously, let's hope it is a good one. If they need sponsorship to get that done after the last couple eggs they've laid, so be it.

 

[proandrad]

The main villain for rocksteady’s Batman Beyond game.

“With the glass ceiling broken, all the oppressed groups shall prosper. Especially the most oppressed group of all, Gamers.“

 

[BlackTron]

It might not come out until the PlayStation 6 is release. The Rocksteady company that we all known and love is dead. Who knows this new Batman game might be WOKE in a way that Harley Q will be the final boss, and Batman have to beat her by throwing a pink plushie batrang at her lol. No more punching and kicking women the feminist women will cancel this new Batman game if Batman shows any type of masculinity gestures towards any of the Batman female villains.

 

[Radical_3d]

Even if it were true all the talent in RS left during the development of that Suicide shit. The are 100 Stars now or something like that.

 

[yogaflame]

Nice this is what Ps need another true exclusive.

 

[Cert.in.Death]

Given how busted Arkham Knight was (and remained) on PC, this is just fine.

 

[Kataploom]

Makes no sense unless for millionth time don't paid for it not to be in other platforms

 

[BennyBlanco]

I would watch a (brief) documentary about the dramatic downfall of Rocksteady.

 

[Bumblebeetuna]

already the PS twunk-nuts crowing this as an absolute fact instead of the utterly unsubstantiated rumor that it is for a game that has barely begun development regardless of final platform or platforms.

Twunk-nuts

Nice to see Rocksteady throwing PlayStation only owners a bone here.

 

[Zacfoldor]

 

[Kvally]

"accurate leaker Lunatic Ignus"

 

[Boss Mog]

Any faith I had in Rocksteady died with Suicide Squad. At this point it would be better for them to just remaster Arkham Knight.

 

[Joshmyersbv]

I mean did they honestly think the only reason why people didn't like Suicide Squad is because it wasn't a traditional Arkham game? I know that played a part but the game had a ton of issues that turned people off. The fact is, Rocksteady now isn't the Rocksteady of old.

 

[James Sawyer Ford]

It already is, basically

Yeah, when a console is getting outsold 4:1 and is pulling a Sega, that’s the big brain take on things

 

[A.Romero]

I loved the Arkham series but I'm skepctic Rocksteady still has it.

 

[mckmas8808]

Why would it. Ms gave up.

What do you mean MS gave up? They are still in the console business.

 

[Dr.brain64]

publisher choosing the best platform?

AIN'T NO WAYYYYY

 

[Kerotan]

I mean it might as well fucking be at this stage. A pc port too no doubt and another port to the Switch 4 in twenty years.

 

[Bojanglez]

Sony paying for exclusives this late into a "won" gen would be a retarded waste of money, so it's probably true.

I expect they are trying to keep it off Switch 2 rather than XBox

 

[Solrac]

2025 and "exclusives"

 

[TheUndeadGamer]

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[yurinka]

I bet this rumor is another bullshit fake 'leak' and the game will be multiplatform.

Pretty likely Sony will only sign with them just a marketing deal as did with Hogwarts Legacy or Suicide Squad and many other ones.

 

[Kvally]

Well, when you think about it, it makes sense. If Sony isn't going to give us 1st party developed games, might as well get them from Xbox and Rocksteady.

 

[Jesb]

Nobody gives a shit about them anymore.

 

[Blank Space Invader]

A rumour linked to allegedly accurate leaker Lunatic Ignus has started spreading. It follows a report from Bloomberg's Jason Schreier that developer Rocksteady is looking to return to the world of single-player Batman. Word on these lawless, unverified streets suggests that this next effort would be based on the incredibly awesome, decidedly darker Batman Beyond, adapting its narrative but not the animated series' distinctive art style.

Modern gaming, ladies and gentlemen.

 

[REDRZA MWS]

Don't worry guys, they're gonna make Terry McGinnis gay. They're still the Rocksteady we know.

That would line up with Sony’s DEI nonsense. Makes sense.

 

[b0uncyfr0]

No longer RS

That makes it even harder to accept.

 

[Luc2010]

I don't care with these rumors and leaks. They tend to be 90% BS. Until it happens, I no longer believe this shit.

 

[Ebrietas]

A lot of games will become de facto PS console exclusive once xbox is officially off the market. Or the install base becomes so inactive that it simply isn't worth it for most publishers without MS directly paying for it, similar to how it is for a lot of Japanese devs currently. They can essentially use Xbox's incredibly weak market position as leverage to extract money from them.

And the Switch 2 will still lack the power to run every single port.

I don't see Sony pursuing many third party deals going forward. They just won't need to.

 

[ChorizoPicozo]

context:
because it will be the only console in the market

 

[Mhmmm 2077]

first of all, it will suck, secondly, it will still use UE4 (but maybe that's not a bad thing these days?), thirdly - i call bullshit

 

[viveks86]

Wasn't Batman Beyond one of the most dark and violent Batman series? I just hope whatever is left of the team knows what they are doing and doesn't turn it into another bland, wise cracking, purple zit popper.

And yeah... by ps5, he obviously means ps6

 

[March Climber]

I can't reasonably believe this information until the Wonder Woman game is first revealed along with a release date.

WB Discovery is bleeding money and their upper brass is too random when it comes to starting projects and too volatile when it comes to cancelling them.