WB Games

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WB Games is the video game publishing division of Warner Bros. Discovery, developing and distributing AAA console and PC titles based on DC Comics, Lego, Mortal Kombat, Harry Potter, and WWE franchises for global gaming consumers via Xbox, PlayStation, and digital storefronts.

Company typePrivate
Founded2004
HeadquartersBurbank, United States
Headcount51–100
GTM typeB2C
OfferingSoftware

What WB Games does

WB Games, operating legally as Warner Bros. Games, is the video game publishing and development division of Warner Bros. Discovery, a publicly traded media conglomerate (NASDAQ: WBD). Established in 2004, the division publishes and develops premium video game titles based on the Warner Bros. Discovery content portfolio, including DC Comics franchises (Batman, Superman), Lego titles (via TT Games, acquired 2007), Mortal Kombat and Injustice (via NetherRealm Studios, acquired 2010), Harry Potter, WWE, and Game of Thrones. Distribution spans major console platforms (Xbox, PlayStation), PC digital storefronts, and increasingly the Max streaming ecosystem, with a pricing model based on one-time perpetual licenses for AAA titles (standard price point $70 on Xbox Series X, with frequent promotional discounting).

The division operates a globally distributed footprint with offices across the United States (Burbank headquarters, New York, Atlanta, Culver City, Knoxville), the United Kingdom (Leavesden studios), Norway (Oslo), and India (Hyderabad capabilities center). Revenue is not separately disclosed in the input data, as WB Games reports within WBD's consolidated media segment. Customer concentration is consumer-facing across millions of individual buyers, with platform-level distribution partnerships (notably Microsoft/Xbox) representing the primary channel relationships. The product portfolio follows a hit-driven release cycle typical of AAA game publishing, with recent and forthcoming titles including Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight (May 2026) and a new Mortal Kombat entry under development.

Strategically, WB Games is positioned within Warner Bros. Discovery's broader media convergence strategy, with cross-promotion through the Max streaming platform and technology ecosystem partnerships such as Nvidia's DLSS 5 neural rendering integration. The division's future is materially affected by Netflix's pending $83 billion acquisition of WBD, which remains subject to regulatory approval. Franchise performance has been mixed, with reported disappointment around Mortal Kombat 1's Khaos Reigns DLC, partially offset by the Lego Batman franchise launch and continued investment in core IPs.

WB Games firmographics

Firmographics

Name: WB Games
Legal name: Warner Bros. Games
Website: https://careers.wbgames.com
Company type: Private
Founded year: 2004
Operating status: Operating
Headcount range: 51–100 employees
Short description: WB Games is the video game publishing division of Warner Bros. Discovery, developing and distributing AAA console and PC titles based on DC Comics, Lego, Mortal Kombat, Harry Potter, and WWE franchises for global gaming consumers via Xbox, PlayStation, and digital storefronts.
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WB Games industry classification

Industry

Product category: Video Game Publishing
NAICS: Doll, Toy, and Game Manufacturing (33993), Doll, Toy, and Game Manufacturing (339930)
SIC: Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Distribution (7822)
akta.pro primary industry: AAA & Premium Game Studios (PC/Console) (MPAFAAAA)
akta.pro secondary industries: Subscription, Bundling & Membership Distribution (Game Pass-like, Humble-like) (MPAFABAI), Narrative/Adventure & RPG Game Studios (MPAFAAAL)

Keywords

Video game publishing
AAA game development
Console games
Licensed IP games
Multi-platform games

Where WB Games is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city: Burbank
HQ country: United States
HQ region: North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

WB Games business model

Business model

GTM type: B2C
Offering type: Software
Cost components: Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Pricing tiers

Model	Billing	Price
One time/ perpetual license	Pay-as-you-go	AAA Console Games

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

WB Games product offering

Product offering

Core offering

WB Games publishes and develops premium AAA video games for console, PC, and mobile platforms based on entertainment franchises such as DC Comics, Lego, Mortal Kombat, WWE, and Harry Potter. The division operates internal development studios including TT Games and NetherRealm Studios, and distributes titles through major digital storefronts, console platforms, and subscription services.

Product overview

Warner Bros. Games is the gaming division of Warner Bros. Discovery, operating as a single unified product/brand within the larger WBD portfolio. The division publishes video game titles spanning multiple genres and franchises, including titles developed by internal studios (TT Games, NetherRealm Studios) and published under the Warner Bros. banner. Warner Bros. Games is one of several content verticals under WBD alongside television, film, streaming, and other entertainment brands.

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Brands

NetherRealm Studios: Game development studio known for Mortal Kombat and Injustice fighting game franchises
TT Games

Products and services

Warner Bros. Games (publishing label) The overarching publishing label under which WB Games develops, markets, and distributes premium AAA console, PC, and mobile video game titles based on Warner Bros. Discovery entertainment franchises, sold to individual gamers via digital storefronts and retail.
Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight A new Lego Batman video game published by WB Games through its TT Games subsidiary, targeting fans of the Lego and DC Comics franchises on console and PC.
Mortal Kombat game franchise Long-running fighting game franchise developed by WB Games subsidiary NetherRealm Studios and sold to consumers on console and PC, with a new title currently in development.
Lego video game franchise (via TT Games) Ongoing series of family-friendly Lego-themed video games (including Lego Batman, Lego Star Wars, Lego Harry Potter, Lego Marvel and similar titles) developed by TT Games and published by WB Games for console, PC, and mobile.
DC Comics video game titles Video games built around DC Comics characters (such as Batman, Superman, and Suicide Squad) published by WB Games for console, PC, and mobile platforms.
Harry Potter video game titles Video games built around the Harry Potter franchise, published by WB Games for console, PC, and mobile platforms.
WWE video game titles Wrestling video games built around the WWE franchise, published by WB Games for console and PC.

Companies that use WB Games

Customer profile

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

WB Games technology and API

Technology

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Has API: No
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WB Games partnerships and signals

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

TT GamescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 May 2026TT Games developed Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight in collaboration with DC Comics and WB Games. The game creates an original storyline weaving together Batman lore from films, comics, and adaptations spanning multiple decades.
NetherRealm StudioscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 May 2026NetherRealm Studios is developing a new Mortal Kombat game following MK1. WB Games continues its partnership with the studio for the franchise despite reported disappointment with MK1's Khaos Reigns DLC performance.
NvidiacoreTechnology or Integration · 16 March 2026Nvidia announced DLSS 5 support with major publisher backing including WB Games. WB Games titles such as Starfield are confirmed to support DLSS 5 real-time neural rendering technology, integrating Nvidia's AI-powered rendering capabilities into WB Games' portfolio.
Microsoft / XboxmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMicrosoft Store offers WB Games AAA titles on Xbox Series X platform, including promotional pricing where games were discounted from $70 to $7. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers have access to these games as part of the subscription service.
DC ComicscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDC Comics collaborates with TT Games and WB Games on Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, providing access to Batman lore and characters for the game's original storyline spanning decades of superhero history.

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

WB Games competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

Electronic Arts (EA): EA is a direct peer — a publicly traded AAA publisher/developer with multi-franchise sports, action, and shooter titles distributed on Xbox, PlayStation, and PC, operating at the same price points and platforms as WB Games.
Take-Two Interactive / 2K Games: Take-Two and its 2K label are direct peers in AAA publishing on console and PC, with comparable franchise-driven, premium-priced releases across multiple owned and licensed IPs.
Ubisoft: Ubisoft is a direct peer — a global AAA publisher/developer with multi-platform console and PC releases, Game Pass inclusion, and large internally-owned franchises.
Activision Blizzard (Microsoft): Activision Blizzard is a direct peer in AAA console/PC publishing — same platforms, same price points, and now part of Microsoft, giving it both publisher and platform leverage comparable to what WB Games could gain from a Netflix-WBD combination.
Bandai Namco Entertainment: Bandai Namco is a direct peer — a global AAA publisher with strong licensed IP (anime, manga) and internally developed franchises across console and PC, comparable in scale and platform mix to WB Games.
Square Enix: Square Enix is a direct peer — a publisher/developer of premium AAA and mid-tier titles (Final Fantasy, Dragon Quest, Marvel) on console and PC, with similar dependence on flagship IP cycles.

Broad incumbents

Sony Interactive Entertainment: Sony Interactive Entertainment is a broad incumbent in AAA gaming — platform owner (PlayStation) and publisher of marquee first-party franchises, competing with WB Games for consumer spend on console.
Microsoft Xbox Game Studios: Microsoft Xbox is a broad incumbent — platform owner, Game Pass operator, and AAA publisher — and a key channel partner for WB Games on Xbox; its vertical integration with Activision Blizzard is a competitive benchmark.
Nintendo: Nintendo is a broad incumbent in AAA gaming — a platform owner with first-party franchises; not a direct competitor on PC/Xbox but a comparable scale of global AAA entertainment IP.

Emerging players

Embracer Group: Embracer Group is an emerging player in the AAA space — a multi-studio holding company with both internal and external IP development and publishing across console and PC, comparable in structure to a consolidated WBD Games entity.

Market position

Strengths6 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

WB Games financial estimates

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WB Games leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

WB Games subsidiaries and ownership

Company hierarchy

Subsidiaries2 records

WB Games funding detail

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Investors

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WB Games M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

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Frequently asked questions about WB Games

What does WB Games do?

Is WB Games a public or private company?

WB Games is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.

When was WB Games founded?

WB Games was founded in 2004. It employs 51 to 100 people.

Where is WB Games based?

WB Games is headquartered in Burbank, United States, in the North America region.

Who are WB Games's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are Electronic Arts (EA), Take-Two Interactive / 2K Games, Ubisoft, Activision Blizzard (Microsoft), Bandai Namco Entertainment and Square Enix. Broad incumbents are Sony Interactive Entertainment, Microsoft Xbox Game Studios and Nintendo. Embracer Group is listed as an emerging player.

Does WB Games have an API?

No public API is recorded for WB Games.

What industry is WB Games in?

WB Games's product category is Video Game Publishing. Its primary akta.pro industry code is MPAFAAAA, AAA & Premium Game Studios (PC/Console), with a secondary code of MPAFABAI, Subscription, Bundling & Membership Distribution (Game Pass-like, Humble-like). Its NAICS code is 33993 and its SIC code is 7822.