Warner Bros. Games is committed to expanding its presence in the live service gaming sector, despite the underwhelming performance of “Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League.” J.B. Perrette, the CEO and President of Streaming and Games at Warner Bros. Discovery, shared this strategy during a recent Morgan Stanley event.
Perrette acknowledged the success of solo-player games like “Hogwarts Legacy” but highlighted the unpredictable nature of AAA console releases. Warner Bros. aims to diversify by venturing into the mobile and multiplatform free-to-play space, with a specific focus on major franchises like Mortal Kombat, Game of Thrones, Harry Potter, and DC.
The company plans to introduce more mobile free-to-play titles later this year, emphasizing the creation of ongoing live-service projects within the realms of their major franchises. Perrette expressed a shift away from traditional one-time console releases, aspiring to develop live-service games around properties such as Hogwarts Legacy or Harry Potter. The objective is to leverage their highly valuable intellectual properties to establish consistent revenue streams, targeting substantial growth in the gaming sector over the next few years.
Despite the perceived setback with “Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League,” Warner Bros. remains resolute in its commitment to gaming, aiming to capitalize on growth opportunities by utilizing its established intellectual properties and unique position as both a game publisher and developer. The company anticipates seeing the results of these efforts between 2025 and 2027.
