Batman: Arkham Shadow trailer released ahead of October launch
The first in-game footage of Batman: Arkham Shadow, an upcoming exclusive for Meta Quest 3, has been released. The VR game is a prequel story in the legendary Batman: Arkham series, however, it is set before Rocksteady’s Arkham Asylum.
It is expected to be a direct continuation of Rocksteady’s original trilogy after fans complained about Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League, which was technically supposed to be a follow-up.
The new gameplay trailer, which premiered at Gamescom Opening Night Live, showcased a first-person Batman experience and revealed that it would be released this October.
What is Batman: Arkham Shadow about?In first-person mode, gamers will be able to carry out many of the same actions from previous entries, such as punching enemies, grappling across gaps, using various bat-gadgets, and activating Detective Vision.
The trailer seems to confirm the appearances of Harley Quinn, Harvey Dent (aka Two-Face), Dr. Crane (Scarecrow), Jim Gordon, Alfred, and the Rat King, who appears to be the main villain, although it’s unclear if he is a new character or a lesser-known figure from the comics.
Developer Camouflaj states that it has “reimagined the core Arkham experience for VR,” and was particularly inspired by the “intricate and interconnected level design” of Arkham Asylum.
Gotham City is under attack by the mysterious Rat King and his cultish devotees. Batman: Arkham Shadow, is an immersive, full-length entry into the Arkham franchise coming Fall 2024. Only on Meta Quest 3. 