August 20th 2024.
Get ready to take on the Rat King and the Rat Clan in the highly anticipated VR game, Batman: Arkham Shadow. The first in-game footage has just been released and it gives fans a glimpse into what it's like to be the Dark Knight in first person.
At first, it may seem strange for a VR game, especially one exclusive to Meta Quest 3, to continue the Batman: Arkham storyline. But after the disappointment of Suicide Squad, it's a relief to know that the original trilogy has not been abandoned. While Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League is technically a follow-up to 2015's Arkham Knight, it lacks any clear connection to the previous games. Thankfully, Batman: Arkham Shadow picks up where the original trilogy left off.
The new gameplay trailer for Batman: Arkham Shadow was unveiled at Gamescom Opening Night Live, and it showcases the intense first-person action and reveals that the game will be released in October. Developed by Camouflaj and Oculus Studios, the trailer gives us a taste of the familiar environments, combat, and stealth takedowns that we've come to love from Rocksteady's Arkham games.
Fans will be excited to see the return of iconic characters such as Harley Quinn, Jim Gordon, Harvey Dent, Dr Crane, and more. The trailer's description teases that these characters may not all remain on the side of good, as they ask, "See who becomes villains." We also get a glimpse of Harley Quinn, who ominously states, "We repress our rage, our fears, it feeds the shadow deep inside us." It's unclear if she will be a friend or foe to Batman in this game.
Set between the events of 2013's Batman: Arkham Origins and 2009's Batman: Arkham Asylum, Batman: Arkham Shadow follows a younger Bruce Wayne as he attempts to save Gotham City from the Rat King and his cultish followers, the Rat Clan. This makes it a prequel to the previous games, giving players a chance to see the beginnings of Batman's journey.
The trailer doesn't show any sign of the Batmobile or Batwing, but we do see Batman using his grappling hook and gliding through the city. Like the previous games, players will also be able to use detective mode to plan their approach and see through walls.
It's clear that Harley Quinn will play a significant role in the game, as she is featured prominently in the trailer. Fans can't help but speculate about her intentions and what role she will play in Batman's battle against the Rat King and his followers.
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