The first gameplay trailer for Batman: Arkham Shadow–the next Arkhamverse game coming exclusively to Meta Quest 3 headsets–has been revealed at Gamescom Opening Night Live. Like the Arkham games, you’ll be able to punch goons, clobber enemies with Batarangs, and sneak up on people, all in virtual reality.
Developer Camouflaj says it has drawn inspiration from Rocksteady’s Arkham games, as you’ll be able to chain attacks and explore intricate levels. As you’d expect, you’ll need to master all of Batman’s skills in order to save Gotham City, which finds itself under attack from the Rat King, a classic Batman enemy who has gathered a cult to do his bidding. Interestingly, it looks like Batman will need some help, as the trailer ends with him meeting Otis Flanagan. Despite all his rage, he’s still just a Rat-Catcher stuck in a cage.
Batman: Arkham Shadow is set between the events of Batman: Arkham Origins and Batman: Arkham Asylum, and while this Caped Crusader is still young, he’s becoming increasingly confident in his skills and his role as Gotham’s protector.