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Publisher WB Games has revealed that fans picking up theBatman: Arkham Trilogyon Switch will be able to claim a new suit based on Robert Pattinson’s Batman as a timed exclusive. The trio ofBatmangames originally developed by Rocksteady Studios have stood among the most popular superhero video games for their tight controls and moody atmosphere. The collection, first announced earlier this year, will seetheBatmanaction games brought to the Switchfor the first time. Now, fans picking up the compilation are set to receive an exclusive perk with their purchase.
Serving as the newest feature film adaptation of the iconic “Dark Knight,” 2022’sThe Batmansaw formerTwilightstar Robert Pattinson take up the mantle of Bruce Wayne. The film received significant praise following its release, owed to its faithfulness to the originalBatmancomics and Pattinson’s performance as the titular superhero. The film would also draw comparisons to the “film noir” genre, praising its nuanced story and excellent cinematography. Now, Pattinson’s Batman will make his way to the Switch version ofBatman: Arkham Knightas a timed exclusive suit.
As reported by NintendoLife, an update from publisher WB Games has revealed that the previously announcedThe Batmansuit withinBatman: Arkham Trilogywill debut as a timed exclusive on Switch. The news comes from a recent launch trailer forBatman: Arkham Trilogyahead of the game compilation’s official launch later this week. Players will be able to use the suit immediately after purchasing the game, with its in-game inclusion reportedly beinglimited toBatman: Arkham Knight.Batman: Arkham Trilogywill release exclusively on the Switch on December 1.
The inclusion of the newestBatmanas a cosmetic forArkham Knightcomes as the Dark Knight is set to appear in another upcoming game. Rocksteady’sSuicide Squad: Kill the Justice Leaguewill feature Batmanin an antagonistic role, putting players in control of the titular group of villains to stop a mind-controlled Justice League. The game is also set within the same universe as theBatman: Arkhamgames, with its events running five years after the conclusion ofArkham Knight.
The release ofBatman: Arkham Trilogycomes on the heels of another massively successful superhero game releasing this Fall. Insomniac launchedSpider-Man 2last month to huge critical acclaim, with the game becoming thefastest-selling first-party game from PlayStation Studios. One of the Dark Knight’s Justice League colleagues in Wonder Woman also has her own game in development by Monolith Soft.Batman: Arkham Trilogy’s launch on Switch will allow even more players to experience the belovedBatmantrilogy.
Batman: Arkham Asylum
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Return to Arkham and experience two of the most critically acclaimed titles of the last generation - Batman: Arkham Asylum and Batman: Arkham City, with fully remastered and updated visuals. Batman: Return to Arkham includes the comprehensive versions of both games and includes all previously released additional content.Batman: Arkham Asylum exposes players to a dark and atmospheric adventure that takes them into the depths of Arkham Asylum –Gotham City’s high security psychiatric hospital for the criminally insane. Use Batman’s legendary gadgetry, strike from the shadows, and confront The Joker and Gotham City’s most notorious super villains.Batman: Arkham City sends players soaring into Arkham City - a heavily fortified sprawling district in the heart of Gotham City. Batman Arkham City introduces a brand-new story that draws together an all-star cast of classic characters and murderous villains from the Batman universe, as well as new and enhanced gameplay features.
