- The popular Nemesis system included in Shadow of Mordor is locked behind a patent owned by WB Games until 2036.
- The company still has ownership of the feature despite the sudden closure of Monolith Productions.
- Fans are now wondering about the fate of the Nemesis system, as the canceled Wonder Woman game was supposed to have it.
WB Games has suddenly laid off multiple studios and abandoned the Wonder Woman project. Monolith Productions was expected to finally feature the highly anticipated Nemesis system again—alongside a now-canceled Batman title.
However, the Shadow of Mordor developer could not escape the grim restructuring by WB Games, but that does not mean Nemesis System is free for everyone to use now. It is still locked behind a patent owned by the company until 2036.
Why it matters: The recent developments by Warner Games suggest that we might not see its Nemesis system being used in any games for a long time. It is unclear what the company will do with the sought-out feature.
WB Games patented the Nemesis system in 2021, making it impossible for other game studios to utilize it. If the company keeps paying the associated fees for the legal document, it is now expected to stay unavailable for over a decade.
Now, gamers all over social media and forums are venting their frustration for the massive loss. Many blame WB Games for patenting such an important mechanic and not even using it after Shadow of Mordor. One user said:
They really patented the Nemesis System only to do absolutely nothing with it.
For those not in the know, the Nemesis system was well known for producing procedurally generated enemies that could remember encounters with players and evolve accordingly for the rest of gameplay.
The Wonder Woman game was canceled 4 years into development, and a writer described it as a ‘dream come’ true.’ It is unclear whether WB Games will use the Nemesis system again.
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Shameer Sarfaraz has previously worked for eXputer as a Senior News Writer for several years. Now with Tech4Gamers, he loves to devoutly keep up with the latest gaming and entertainment industries. He has a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science and years of experience reporting on games. Besides his passion for breaking news stories, Shahmeer loves spending his leisure time farming away in Stardew Valley. VGC, IGN, GameSpot, Game Rant, TheGamer, GamingBolt, The Verge, NME, Metro, Dot Esports, GameByte, Kotaku Australia, PC Gamer, and more have cited his articles.
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