Publisher Oculus Studios and developer Camouflaj have announced a release window for Batman: Arkham Shadow, their new VR-only game set in the Batman franchise.
Batman: Arkham Shadow is set to launch sometime in October for Meta Quest 3 (via the Meta Store).
Here’s a rundown on the game, plus its first gameplay trailer:
This time around, you are Batman. Set between Batman: Arkham Origins and Batman: Arkham Asylum, step into the shoes of Bruce Wayne as he takes on the Rat King, a dangerous new criminal with a cultish following. Reunite with iconic characters such as Harleen Quinzel, Jim Gordon, Harvey Dent, Dr. Crane, and more. See who (if any) become villains. Made exclusively for VR, you can experience Gotham City like never before in this immersive, full-length entry into the Arkham franchise.
Key Features
- Experience the world of Batman like never before – Immerse yourself in all the grit of Gotham City with the power of VR, and take down its most notorious criminals.
- Hard-hitting Arkham Combat – Realized exclusively for VR—choose from fan favorite gadgets and bold fighting styles reimagined from the beloved Arkham franchise.
- Friends, foes and other familiar faces – Meet Dr.’s Quinzel and Crane before they became Harley Quinn and Scarecrow, as well as other iconic characters including Harvey Dent, Jim Gordon, and Ratcatcher.
- Return to Gotham – Enter Gotham City in fully immersive VR. Set after the events of Batman: Arkham Origins, experience a new entry in the Arkham franchise like never before.
- Explore iconic Gotham locations – Prowl the dark alleys of Gotham City, then descend into its underbelly. Explore iconic locations like the Monarch Theatre and Bowery from an all-new perspective in your journey to bring the Rat King to justice.