Batman: Arkham Shadow Revives Series as VR Exclusive on Meta Quest 3
A new addition to the Batman: Arkham video game series has been announced, titled Batman: Arkham Shadow. The game will be developed by Camouflaj, the studio behind Iron Man VR, in collaboration with WB Interactive Entertainment and DC Comics. Arkham Shadow is set to be an exclusive title for the upcoming Meta Quest 3 virtual reality headset, with no current plans to port it to other platforms such as the Quest 2 or Pro.
The announcement indicates a shift towards virtual reality for the series, with the game being one of the first exclusive titles for the Quest 3 headset. This move comes after previous ventures into VR by Rocksteady Studios with 2016's Batman Arkham VR for PS4. Details about the gameplay and narrative of Arkham Shadow remain sparse, but fans can expect a significant amount of gameplay featuring a first-person perspective of Batman navigating Gotham City.
Further information on Batman: Arkham Shadow is set to be revealed during the Summer Game Fest on June 7, where a full reveal is scheduled. The game's announcement has been met with mixed reactions, with some fans expressing concerns about the exclusive VR format and the potential limitations it may bring. Despite this, Warner Bros. has highlighted the DC brand's potential in the gaming industry, hinting at a strategic focus on live service games. The connection of Arkham Shadow to the Suicide Squad series or the involvement of Rocksteady Studios, the original series creators, remains unclear at this time.
