Rumor: New Batman Game Currently In Development

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Rumor: New Batman Game Currently In Development

Key Takeaways

  • Warner Bros. Discovery is reportedly developing a new Batman game tied to The Batman film universe.
  • The Batman film universe is also expanding with The Penguin TV series.
  • A direct sequel to the movie is expected to release in 2026.

As a veteran gamer with over two decades of experience under my belt, I can say that the prospect of a new Batman game set in the universe of Matt Reeves’ The Batman is nothing short of electrifying! Having grown up with the Arkham series, the idea of a fresh take on the Caped Crusader is music to my ears.

A brand-new, undisclosed Batman game, inspired by the 2022 film “The Batman”, is allegedly being developed at Warner Bros. Discovery. If true, this could potentially make it the next significant Batman game from Warner Bros. Games, following “Batman: Arkham Shadow”.

Matt Reeves’ film “The Batman” presents a modern-day, detective-style portrayal of the title character during his early days as the Caped Crusader. Starring Robert Pattinson, this movie includes prominent figures from Batman’s rogues gallery such as Catwoman, The Penguin, The Riddler, and Carmine Falcone. A spin-off TV series called “The Penguin” is scheduled for release on September 1. Additionally, a sequel to the original film is planned for release in 2026. Most notably, there are rumors of an upcoming video game that could be connected to this universe being developed.

As reported by Puck, executives at Warner Bros. Discovery are managing the production of an upcoming Penguin series on HBO and a related game. It’s been revealed that various teams have been jointly working on these two ventures, which stemmed from the 2022 Batman film. Interestingly, despite potential opportunities to sell off parts of their business, Warner Bros. Discovery executives have decided to keep the game development sector. This decision is attributed to President-CEO David Zaslav, who views the games division as a key strategic component for the company.

Matt Reeves’s The Batman Universe May Expand Into Games

It appears that “The Batman” franchise is considering branching out into video games and generating additional film and TV content. Since they are often linked, it’s likely that the rumored game could focus on the upcoming “The Penguin” TV series. If this game ever comes to fruition, it would mark the first non-VR Batman game from the publisher since 2015’s “Arkham Knight”.

It remains to be seen whether “The Batman” video game is genuine or not, but for now, fans can anticipate the launch of “Arkham Shadow” towards the end of this year.

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2024-08-30 21:24