Shadow of Mordor's brilliant Nemesis system is locked away by a Warner Bros patent until 2036, despite studio shutdown
The Nemesis system, for those unfamiliar, is a clever in-game mechanic which tracks a player's actions to create enemies that feel capable of remembering past encounters. In the studio's Middle-earth games, this allowed foes to rise through the ranks and enact revenge.
Fans Are Fuming Warner Bros Patented the Nemesis System But Isn't Using It
Wonder Woman was the third game by Monolith expected to use the Nemesis System. The feature – first introduced in Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor – powers emergent storylines in each individual playthrough, giving antagonists unique personalities which changes how they respond to your actions in the world.
February 25, it was announced Warner Bros. is shutting down Monolith Productions, Player First Games, and Warner Bros. Games ...
Warner Bros. Games will retain the famous Nemesis System popularized in Shadow of Mordor despite Monolith Productions being ...
WB's closure of Monolith Productions is disheartening on its own, but even more so looking at the company's lack of regard ...
Monolith's Wonder Woman game has been described as 'gorgeous and expansive', as the studio's patented Nemesis system looks to ...
Wonder Woman has met a tragic end alongside its developer Monolith, potentially leaving a beloved mechanic locked away ...
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