Monolith’s Wonder Woman game is still a giant question mark hovering over the industry, as there haven’t been any substantial updates since its 2021 announcement. All that is really known about Wonder Woman is the sneak peek from its short teaser trailer and past confirmation that the game would be reprising Monolith’s beloved Nemesis System that was used in Shadow of Mordor and Shadow of War.
The Nemesis System was a highly praised feature in both games, so it’s no surprise that Monolith would want to continue its use. However, when it comes to Shadow of War, there is a specific mechanic that Wonder Woman could likely benefit from. Shadow of War introduced Siege Missions. These attack and defense missions played a large role in the overall game, and Wonder Woman could be the perfect setting for the mechanic’s return.
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Wonder Woman Should Bring Back Shadow of War’s Siege Mission
How Siege Missions Work
- Fortresses can either be defended or attacked, depending on the player’s role in the scenario.
- Attackers must break down fortress barriers to enter.
- Once inside, attackers must capture several Victory Points.
- After securing all the Victory Points, the fortress’ Overlord must be defeated.
- Once defeated, the fortress is won by the attacking force.
The Siege Missions present players with a fun tug-of-war between the protagonist and enemy forces. Whether one is defending or attacking, Siege Missions offer a tough challenge, and their role in the story makes them that much more sweat-inducing. Monolith has a history of strong games, but the implementation of Sieges in Shadow of War brought its strategy mechanics to even greater heights.
As of now, Monolith’s plans for Wonder Woman promise a single-player open-world experience.
Wonder Woman’s Enemies Could Present Hurdles for Siege Missions
Because of the secretive nature of Wonder Woman, the various enemies players can expect to encounter have yet to be revealed. There have been past leaks suggesting that monsters from Greek mythology could appear, and while that’s highly likely, there will hopefully be more variety, too. For one, it would be hard to implement the Nemesis System in Wonder Woman if the only threat happened to be monsters, and two, fighting only mythical creatures could quickly grow stale.
So, it’s possible that there will be some type of humanoid enemy as well, and if so, these would likely be the adversaries players go up against, if Siege Missions are brought back. Wonder Woman‘s mysterious antagonists are one of the many questions eager gamers wish to have answered, but it’s unclear when those answers will finally come.
The Next Wonder Woman Reveal is Still Unclear
Wonder Woman has quickly become a game notorious for its apparent residency in development hell. Monolith has been incredibly silent since announcing the project, and that has led some to question if the game will ever be released at all. Thankfully, there has been a small inkling of hope that signals positive news for the production. Just recently, Monolith updated its website to put Wonder Woman front and center. While this led some to believe that the studio was gearing up to make an announcement at the 2024 Game Awards, that clearly wasn’t the case. However, the website update at least indicates that Monolith is still working on the project.
Wonder Woman was originally announced at the 2021 Game Awards.
Because of the unpredictable nature of the gaming world, it’s possible that Monolith could surprise fans with an announcement any day now. It’s more likely that the developer will wait to make its next announcement at a bigger gaming event like Summer Game Fest or Gamescom, but only time will tell what route Monolith takes. Until then, what other features Wonder Woman uses from Shadow of War remains to be seen.
Monolith
- Date Founded
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October 25, 1994
- Headquarters
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Kirkland, Washington, United States
- Parent Company
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Monolith Productions
- Known For
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Fear