The Fate of Nemesis Hangs in the Balance
Warner Bros. will retain the rights to Shadow of Mordor's Nemesis system until 2036, following the closure of Monolith Productions. The company applied for the patent in 2016 and gained the rights in 2021. As a result, the Nemesis system is now unusable by any other studio for another 11 years.
- The shutdown of Monolith Productions marks a significant loss for the gaming industry, leaving fans wondering what could have been if only more developers had access to the innovative Nemesis system.
- Will Warner Bros.'s decision to hold onto the patent until 2036 be seen as a strategic move to protect its intellectual property or a sign that the company is hesitant to adapt and evolve with changing game development trends?