A brand new Batman sport from Rocksteady is reportedly within the works. In keeping with Xbox Period’s Nick “Shpeshal Nick” Baker, Sony may be attempting to safe some type of exclusivity for the sport.
Rocksteady is reportedly making a brand new Batman sport
In a current tweet from The Recreation Awards, it requested folks to call their dream developer for a brand new Batman sport. Whereas the unique submit is meant to be theoretical, Xbox Period co-founder Nick “Shpeshal Nick” Baker revealed new data relating to the Caped Crusader’s subsequent journey.
“Undecided which studio folks’s dream is, however I heard Rocksteady are again making it,” says Baker. “I additionally assume Sony try to moneyhat it.”
Like every leak, it ought to be taken with a grain of salt. There is no such thing as a affirmation {that a} new Batman sport is within the works. Baker’s report with leaks isn’t good, however has been correct at occasions. This consists of details about the Ghost of Tsushima PC port that launched earlier this 12 months.
If Rocksteady returns to make a brand new Batman sport, this supposed entry can be their fifth starring the favored DC character. The developer not too long ago launched Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, which is about within the Arkham universe they established. Nevertheless, the sport didn’t carry out as anticipated, contributing to a major drop to WB Video games’ income year-on-year in Q2 2024.
WB Video games’ poor monetary efficiency has led to Warner Bros. Discovery to look into licensing its in style IP to different studios.
“There’s additionally a variety of curiosity amongst others in coming to make the most of a few of that IP for gaming, which we’re taking a look at,” Zaslav mentioned. “We have to get greater, and the IP that we personal and the worth that it has within the gaming area is one thing we’re seeking to make the most of.”
The following Batman sport releasing is Batman: Arkham Shadow, and is about between Batman: Arkham Origins and Batman: Arkham Asylum. The VR sport launches this October for the Meta Quest 3.
