The upcoming Batman game is the next major addition in the popular Arkham series. And while the game is expected to make it even bigger compared to the other titles in the series, we are still waiting for more details related to the game. Now it has been revealed that Arkham Origins has been set in Year Two of the canon’s story.
As you might suspect, Year One was when Batman first entered the crime-fighting scene, and the Year Two sees the emergence of the legend of Dark Knight, although he’s still not on the best of terms with Gordon and the rest of the GCPD.
Creative Director Eric Holmes recently spoke with VG247, where he stated that “the game is set in year two, when Batman is not yet aligned with Gordon and the cops. The cops are all corrupt, and Gotham is absolutely riddled with crime.” Holmes didn't clarify if the team took inspiration from the story arc of the same name, but it's likely more the team's own follow up to Frank Miller's acclaimed Year One.
The game also has major significance, especially for all you dedicated Bats fans out there, as this is also set to be the first time the Caped Crusader comes in direct contact with the Joker, although he's one of the many members of Batsy's rogues gallery the caped crusader will come across.
“We were shown a demo that takes place on Gotham bridge. Batman chases after Firefly, who has just bombed the bridge in order to lure Bats out so that he can claim Black Mask’s $50 million bounty on Batman’s head,” VG247 writes.
“We also saw Batman’s new electric glove gadget that dramatically increases attack power, unlocks new combative moves, and can be recharged by punching goons with shock sticks to keep a combo flowing. They can also hit through enemy shields.”
As far as new features and modes are concerned, Arkham Origins will feature the new 1 vs. 100 mode which is a battle for survival against 100 bad guys. Here players will have the option to take on the challenge as either Batman or Deathstroke. “We played as Deathstroke, and found him to play slower than Batman. He makes use of an arsenal including a staff, pistols, and proximity bombs,” the report adds. The 1 vs. 100 mode joins the game's recently revealed multiplayer mode, which will allow players to play as Robin.
Batman: Arkham Origins is arriving on Oct. 25 for PC, PS3, Xbox 360 and Wii U.
