Batman: Arkham Shadow release date speculation and latest news
Batman returns... to gaming.
If you want to get the bitter taste of Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League out of your mouth, then you're in luck.
The Batman: Arkham Shadow release month isn't far away at all, which will put the Caped Crusader back in his rightful position as protagonist.
Not only did we get a new trailer for the VR title at Gamescom, but we now have much more information... and a release window.
So, what do we know about Batman: Arkham Shadow? Let's dive into the moody and gritty details.
When is the Batman: Arkham Shadow release date?
The release window for Batman: Arhkam Shadow is October 2024.
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There is no exact date given, but we can expect to see Batman: Arkham Shadow release sometime in the month.
There are big VR titles such as Alien: Rogue Incursion and Metro: Awakening slated for release towards the latter end of the year, as well.
Given how few AAA VR games come out, perhaps players will only be too happy to buy them all.
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Can I pre-order Batman: Arkham Shadow?
No, Batman: Arkham Shadow is not yet available to pre-order.
You can sign up for updates on the official Batman: Arkham Shadow page on the Meta website. This will let you know as soon as possible when you can pre-order the game.
There is no word yet on whether pre-ordering will net you any bonuses or exclusive content. When an official announcement is made, we will update you as soon as we can.
To tide you over, why not try some of the best VR games to play right now? If you have a Meta Quest 3, you are spoiled for choice of what to play!
Which consoles and platforms can play Batman: Arkham Shadow?
Batman: Arkham Shadow is releasing exclusively on Meta Quest 3.
While we thought the Meta Quest 3 was pretty spiffy in our review, it will set you back a fair whack if you don’t already own one.
Fortunately, we have you covered with the best Meta Quest 3 deals that we could find to help you save a bob or two.
It’s currently unclear if Batman: Arkham Shadow is a timed exclusive or not. Developers Camouflaj's Iron Man was multiplatform, so there is a glimmer of hope that the Bat Signal may light up in the sky for PSVR 2 and VR on PC.
Batman: Arkham Shadow gameplay and story details
Batman: Arkham Shadow takes place two years after the events of Batman: Arkham Origins, in the run-up to 4th July as Batman races to save Gotham from the Rat King's "Day of Wrath".
The mysterious Rat King has kidnapped Commissioner Gordon, Harvey Dent and others, and intends to execute them during this "Day of Wrath".
With citywide rioting taking place in Gotham, the situation looks increasingly desperate.
You can check out the official story trailer up top for more!
Developer Camouflaj has translated the fluid gameplay of the Arkham games into a VR setting, so expect brutal melee combat while stringing together combos, just more up-close and personal than ever before.
Players can skulk through the many dark back alleys and streets of a semi-open-world Gotham, using the shadows to their advantage with stealth mechanics alongside a slew of familiar and no doubt new gadgetry.
Is there a Batman: Arkham Shadow trailer?
There is indeed! Check out the gameplay trailer that dropped last week at Gamescom below:
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