The Batman: Arkham collection redefined the superhero style and adjusted the plan of action video games within the decade following Arkham Asylum’s launch. Whereas 4 mainline entries – Asylum, Metropolis, Origins, and Knight – delivered comparable gameplay, a smaller spin-off recreation, 2016’s Batman: Arkham VR, let gamers step into the sneakers of the Caped Crusader utilizing their PlayStation VR, Oculus Rift, or HTC Vive headset. Batman: Arkham VR felt extra like a tech demo than a totally fleshed-out recreation, however its comparatively excessive gross sales confirmed that the urge for food was there. Right now, Oculus Studios introduced one other VR title set within the Batman: Arkham universe titled Batman: Arkham Shadow.
Although Rocksteady Studios, the developer of Asylum, Metropolis, and Knight, was behind Batman: Arkham VR, the developer that the majority just lately launched Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League doesn’t look like concerned with Batman: Arkham Shadow. As an alternative, Camouflaj, the studio behind République and Iron Man VR, is in control of Batman: Arkham Shadow.
Particulars are scarce, however Camouflaj founder and studio head Ryan Payton penned a letter on behalf of the staff, which is posted on the studio’s web site. “From the beginning, Batman: Arkham Shadow is being crafted to be the last word VR recreation and take full benefit of the Meta Quest 3,” the letter mentioned. “Leaning into our eight years of devoted VR recreation growth historical past has enabled us to not solely create a distinctly Arkham-feeling recreation however completed in a method that leverages the immersive magic solely VR can present.”
“Batman: Arkham Shadow is the most important Camouflaj growth challenge up to now and marks our second launch as a primary celebration member of Oculus Studios, following 2022’s critically-acclaimed launch of Marvel’s Iron Man VR for Quest 2,” the letter later mentioned.
When mixed with the important thing artwork, the teaser trailer appears to trace at The Ratcatcher being the primary villain on this title. Try the very transient teaser video beneath.
We are able to anticipate a full reveal at Summer season Recreation Fest 2024’s livestream, set for June 7 at 2 p.m. PT. Batman: Arkham Shadow is coming solely to Meta Quest 3 later this yr.