Batman: Arkham Shadowjust launched a new update that isadding some exciting features to the VR Batman adventure. This latest update adds a few new features to the game, as well as features that will make it more accessible to a wider audience. That makes now a good time to check outArhkam Shadowif players are still debating if it is for them. There are even more updates coming later on that will also add some exciting features and potentially a tease at future installments in the franchise.
Arkham Shadowis the secondVRBatman: Arkhamgameand is a sequel to theunderratedBatman: Arkham Origins. Players with a Meta Quest 3 who want to experience another chapter in theArkhamsaga should consider checking outArkham Shadow, especially if they want to track Batman’s growth from his earlier, more violent years into the hero he eventually becomes at the end of his career in the laterArkhamgames.
What’s Included In The December 1.2 Update
The New Update Adds Challenge Maps, A Character Viewer, And Localization
One addition that players are likely most excited about is the addition of new challenge maps.Maps from Chapters 3 and 4 have now been addedto the game, giving players more arenas for combat and predator gameplay. Challenge maps are perfect for players who just want to experience more ofArkham Shadow’s gameplay without having to replay sections of the game’s narrative.
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Batman: Arkham Shadowis also adding a character viewer feature. Thisallows players to look at 3D models of the charactersfrom the game. A similar feature was present in thepreviousBatman: Arkhamgames, and it is a great way for players to get a better appreciation of the game’s assets. This feature is also great for players who enjoy cosplaying as characters, or drawing fan art, as they will be able to get up-close looks at the designs of each character and their outfits.
Another exciting addition in the new update is localized voice-oversfor French, German, Italian, European Spanish, Latin American Spanish, Japanese, and Korean. This will allow players from a wider audience to fully enjoy theArkham Shadowexperience and bring some exciting voice talent to the games.
For example, David Nathan from the German localization formerly voiced Bruce Wayne/Batman in the German dub of Christopher Nolan’sDark Knighttrilogy. Players who played the Japanese version ofBatman: Arkham Knightwill recognize some returning voices like Shiho Kokido as Harley Quinn and Satoshi Taki as Harvey Dent.
What’s Coming In Future Batman: Arkham Shadow Updates
New Game+, New Maps, And A New Story Reveal Are Coming Next Year
Batman: Arkham Shadow’s 1.2 update isn’t the only thing players have to look forward to.A future 1.3 update that will be released sometime in Januaryis bringing even more exciting content,including a New Game+ mode. New Game+ modes are always a welcome addition as they add to a game’s replayability and can make it easier to reach 100% completion. Plus, playing through the game as a full-strength Batman is the perfect way to fully be immersed in the superhero power fantasy it provides.
Arkham Shadowwill also be getting some new Predator Challenge maps in the 1.3 update. That means January is bringing both new gameplay and a new way to play through the entire campaign. Additionally, 1.3 will be bringing some new mixed-reality (MR) content to the game, though details are scarce as to what exactly this will entail. Perhaps themost exciting upcoming change toBatman: Arkham Shadowis a new post-credits scenethat will be added in the January 1.3 update which promises to be “lore expanding.”
This new post-credits scene could be big news forBatman: Arkham Shadow, and possibly the entire series. The scene may choose a future story add-on that expands onArkham Shadow’s story. Alternatively, the scene could give players a hint at future installments in theBatman: Arkhamseries. Players have been hoping for a return to the series for a while now, especially given thedisappointment ofSuicide Squad: Kill the Justice League. Even if this post-credits scene doesn’t offer a look at a potential newArkhamgame, players will still want to know what it adds to the series’ lore.
It’s exciting to see new updates forBatman: Arkham Shadoware still on the way. This is especially true now that it’s been announced they will have impacts on both the gameplay and theArkhamseries’ story. Hopefully 1.2’s new maps can tide players over while they eagerly await New Game+ and the game’s new cutscene in 1.3.
