There has been much speculation regarding when the next installment in Batman’s video game adventures is going to be released, and the most recent rumors indicate that this might happen sooner than expected. According to reports, the game is already in its final production stages, and it’s being prepared for a release within the next two months.
There were rumors that the game is already in its final development stages, and is being prepared for a January 2015 launch, but those have turned out to be false. According to the most recent information, the game is scheduled to come out in June 2015 instead, as it needs more polish before it’s ready for the public eye. Considering the Batman games don’t typically see any public testing before their releases, it could make sense that the developers want to make absolutely sure that the game will meet expectations.
Additional rumors are pointing towards some very interesting developments in the game’s plot – spoilers ahead in this paragraph! According to unconfirmed reports, the Joker will be killed off in “Batman: Arkham Knight”. The character will still appear throughout the game in the forms of flashbacks, but his presence will be limited, as the developers are trying to set the scene for Batman’s new ultimate rival. The new villain in the series will be hired by Scarecrow, and it’s expected that various other hostile characters will make an appearance in the game.
In other news, the game might come out with a co-op mode, information that has been met with a lot of disapproval from fans. Some have claimed that they have actually been looking forward to buying the game for this reason alone, and this has turned them off from the idea. The developers have responded with their justification for the decision, claiming that they’re trying to develop the game in a different direction, aiming for a more immersive experience that puts the player right in the role of Batman. Playing with someone else would apparently clash with that idea, which is why there will be no option for co-op mode.
Additionally, the developers claimed that they have been putting a lot of effort into making sure that the game utilizes modern hardware to its full potential, including on the PC. It will look equally good on all platforms, and should still be on par with modern PC games, according to reports – which means that console players are also going to get quite the visual treat with this installment. Of course, claims like these aren’t rare before a game is released, so it’s best to wait until the game is actually out to see whether they are true.