Warner Bros has announced the closure of Monolith Productions, Player First Games, and Warner Bros San Diego

Update, February 25, 2025: Warner Bros. Games announced the closure of three studios, describing the decision as "very difficult" and emphasizing that it does not reflect the abilities of the teams involved, but rather a "strategic change in direction."

The number of developers impacted has not been disclosed. Monolith employs between 201 and 500 people according to LinkedIn, while WB Games San Diego has 51 to 200 staff, and Player First employs 11 to 50 people.

Warner Bros. explained to Kotaku that they are restructuring their development studios to focus on major franchises including Harry Potter, Mortal Kombat, DC, and Game of Thrones.

The statement noted that the studios being closed are Monolith Productions, Player First Games, and Warner Bros. Games San Diego due to a shift in strategy that is not a judgment on the teams' talent.

Monolith’s Wonder Woman videogame will not proceed. The plan was to create a top-tier experience for fans but this has been deprioritized within the new strategic focus.

"The teams have shown incredible passion, and we thank them for their work," the statement concluded. "Today’s tough decisions are intended to ensure we can deliver high-quality games from our studios and return to profitability and growth in 2025 and into the future."

Original story: Warner Bros. Games is permanently closing Monolith Productions, Player First Games, and Warner Bros San Diego.

As reported by Bloomberg's Jason Schreier, Warner Bros. has also decided to cancel its planned Wonder Woman game.

A representative from Warner Bros. Games mentioned to Bloomberg that the closures should not be seen as a critique of the teams or their capabilities.

JB Perrette, the head of games and streaming, mentioned in a memo to staff that recent releases have not met expectations, necessitating a shift to focus on fewer but more significant franchises.

In related news, David Haddad, president of Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, recently stepped down after 12 years with the company. Additionally, nearly 100 positions were cut at Warner Bros. Montreal last December.

These events followed a major financial blow reported by Warner Bros Discovery, which included a $100+ million charge due to the underperformance of MultiVersus. The crossover fighting game will be removed from online platforms in May 2025.