The Game Awards is known for its exciting announcements, but sometimes the wait for these revealed games can feel endless. Monolith’s Wonder Woman, announced at The Game Awards 2021, and Star Wars: Eclipse are prime examples of this growing trend. Both titles generated significant buzz with their initial reveals, but years later, concrete information remains scarce.
Industry insider Jason Schreier, speaking on the Kinda Funny Games podcast, shed light on this phenomenon. He pointed to Wonder Woman and Star Wars: Eclipse as examples of games announced incredibly early in their development cycles, sometimes even before substantial progress has been made. This strategy, according to Schreier, aims to build early hype, despite the reality of lengthy AAA game development timelines. The trailers for both games showcased cinematic visuals but lacked any gameplay footage, a common practice in such early announcements. While generating excitement, this approach can also lead to disappointment for fans anticipating a near-term release.
“If you look back, one of the big announcements a few years ago was Star Wars: Eclipse… Wonder Woman was announced a few years ago,” Schreier stated on Kinda Funny Games. “When that was announced it was, like, literally nothing. It was like paper. There have been so many times when it’s like this hyped big teaser trailer announcement and then you’re just not going to see that thing for a very long time.”
Three years have passed since Wonder Woman‘s initial reveal, raising hopes for updates in 2025. While a full release still seems distant, potential gameplay footage or developmental insights could be on the horizon. Monolith’s website recently highlighted Wonder Woman, featuring the original 2021 teaser prominently, perhaps hinting at upcoming news.
One confirmed detail about Wonder Woman is the inclusion of the Nemesis system, first introduced in The Lord of the Rings: Shadow of Mordor. This system, allowing for dynamic enemy relationships and rivalries, seems well-suited to a superhero setting. Given Wonder Woman’s iconic status within the DC Universe, expectations are high for Monolith to deliver a compelling and faithful adaptation.
While the extended wait for Wonder Woman and Star Wars: Eclipse continues, the anticipation remains. The trend of early game announcements, while potentially frustrating, highlights the complex and time-consuming nature of AAA game development. As fans eagerly await further updates, the question remains: when will these highly anticipated titles finally grace our consoles?
