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With the failure ofConcordand PlayStation 5 Pro, the last couple of weeks have been quite rough for Sony and PlayStation. The company has invested significantly in outputting more games and advancing its consoles in the last five years. However, it seems like these efforts haven’t been quite enough to draw in gamers.
Sony is looking for its next smash hit, and it seems like they’ve found one. Rocksteady is developing a newBatmangame, and the Japanese company is pushing for exclusivity. While this might leave out Xbox gamers, it all makes sense when you think about it.
Rocksteady’s Brand NewBatmanGame has Caught Sony’s Attention
There’s no denying the fact thatRocksteady completely messed up withSuicide Squad: Kill the Justice League. However, the studio seems to be going back to its roots, theBatman:Arkhamseries. The games’ featuring the iconic superhero kicked off withArkham Asylumbeing considered to be the peak of action-adventure experiences in the industry.
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Ever sinceArkham Knight‘s release, which was way back in 2015, gamers have been desperate to return to a form, and it looks like they might get their wishes. Reputable insider Shpeshal_Nick believes that Rocksteady is looking to take another shot atBatmangames.
Not sure which studio people’s dream is, but I heard Rocksteady are back making it. I also think Sony are trying to moneyhat it lolhttps://t.co/EfcyRKWdZI
While it’s good news for the fans of theArkhamfranchise, there’s another aspect of the rumor that’s quite interesting. According to insiders, PlayStation is trying its best to“moneyhat”in some way.
While Nick doesn’t state exclusivity, what else could the Japanese company be throwing money around for other than some type of exclusivity, or permanent one, involving PS5 or PS5, depending on when this game hits the shelves. It could also be something likemarketing rights, as seen withGTA 6or some PS Plus deal.
Whatever the case might end up being, it’s great to see thatSonyis the one picking up such an iconic game. The company, with its hits such asThe Last of Us,God of War, andSpider-Man, has proven that it can deliver narrative-driven experiences that simply can’t be matched.
Sure, the exclusivity deal might mean that theBatmangame would never make it to Xbox, but that’s a sacrifice for a quality game. Microsoft doesn’t have a good history when it comes to AAA single-player games.We can’t forget about the tragedy ofHaloandStarfield.
Rocksteady’s Return toBatmanGames
TheBatman: Arkhamtitles were known for putting Rocksteadyon the map, so the announcement that the studio was gearing up to move towardsSuicide Squadalarmed fans right from the start.Kill the Justice Leaguewas a massive failure and damaged the studio’s reputation. Considering all this, returning toBatmancould be the way ahead.
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Warner Bros. Montreal tried to carry forwardArkham‘s philosophy withGotham Knight, but the game’s botched combat and horrendous open-world led to gamers requesting Rocksteady’s return. There are still multiple ways for the studio to pick up where it left off withBatman, as he’s open to many interpretations.
Whether or not we’ll see a fourthBatman: Arkhamtitle is unclear, but it would be a clear choice. Returning to the series that made the studio popular would be a way to get past the failures ofKill the Justice League.
With that said, are you excited about anotherBatmangame? If so, let us know in the comments below.
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