After the multi-million dollar failure of Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League in early 2024, the future of Rocksteady and the DC franchises in gaming seems uncertain. This setback has reportedly led Warner Bros. Games to reflect on its direction, with rumors suggesting a revival of one of the best superhero video games in history.
As one of the most beloved figures in pop culture, Batman has starred in numerous video games, some better than others. Among the most critically and fan-acclaimed titles debuted back in 2009.
We’re talking about Batman: Arkham Asylum, an exploration-focused beat 'em up by Rocksteady. With its original story, excellent combat system, immersive atmosphere, and deep respect for the comics, it garnered high praise and an impressive 92 score on Metacritic.
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Rumors of a Batman: Arkham Asylum Remake Surface
Due to its tremendous success, this action game spawned two direct sequels and a spin-off that delved into Bruce Wayne's origins. The saga concluded with Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, set in the same universe. Following its failure, Warner Bros. Games seems eager to revisit its roots.
Notable and often-controversial content creator Vara Dark has given fans hope. In a social media post, she claimed that, according to her sources, a new version of Arkham Asylum has been greenlit and may feature the same voice cast as Origins.
The legendary voice actor Kevin Conroy, who sadly passed away in 2022, portrayed Bruce Wayne in Rocksteady's trilogy. Meanwhile, Roger Craig Smith voiced the Dark Knight in the 2013 prequel.
“The same sources who told me layoffs were coming months ago (and were correct) say that internally, a remake of Batman: Arkham Asylum has been given the green light.”
Vara Dark did not share further details, leaving it unclear whether the project is a full remake or a remaster. However, a full remake seems likely, as the 2009 game was already re-released in 2016 with enhancements in the Return to Arkham collection.
Could a Batman: Arkham Asylum Remake Really Happen?
It’s important to note that this report lacks official confirmation from Warner Bros. Games, so we should take these claims cautiously and await an official statement. That said, a remake isn’t far-fetched.
As Vara Dark reminds us, Warner Bros. Discovery stated in its latest financial report that, after the failures of MultiVersus and Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, the company will focus on four key franchises, one of which is DC, particularly Batman.
Additionally, the VR game Batman: Arkham Shadow, released this year, has been praised as one of the best entries in the franchise, achieving an average 85 score on Metacritic.
So tell us, would you like to see a remake of the original? Do you think Rocksteady should create a new installment in the series? Share your thoughts in the comments.
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