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Deadly Cyclone · Mar 4, 2014

http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2014/03/04/april-cover-revealed-2014-1039752374.aspx

The developer that made Arkham a household name is back. Rocksteady Studios' Arkham Asylum innovated with the freeflow combat system and stalking gameplay in 2009, and the team blew it all out to an open world in 2011's Arkham City. Rocksteady is hoping to raise the bar even higher on what will be its final Arkham game. Set after the events of Arkham City, Batman: Arkham Knight may just end the Dark Knight's journey.

As you've probably guessed from the cover imagery, the Batmobile is finally a core element of the gameplay. An entirely new area of Gotham City, far larger than Arkham City, has much wider streets to accommodate the new driving gameplay that is designed to integrate smoothly with Batman's gliding and grappling traversal. Batman chases down super villains Scarecrow, Penguin, Two-Face, Harley Quinn, and more.

Arkham Knight will release later this year on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. We've got 14 action-packed pages loaded with the first details and a whole month of exclusive content here on gameinformer.com. Get a sneak peek at what's in store in our coverage trailer below and come back for the debut game trailer at 10 AM Central Time.

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HigherLevel · Mar 4, 2014

Next-gen exclusive. Hype increased.

LiK · Mar 4, 2014

Beaten by retailer but glad to see it confirmed.

Nemesis_ · Mar 4, 2014

I have a feeling this will be delayed for some reason even though there is really no reason for it to be. >_>

boinx · Mar 4, 2014

Thank god it's not crossgen. Really liking the new Batman design too.

Count of Monte Sawed-Off · Mar 4, 2014

This may be the game that causes me to pick up a PS4.

Chobel · Mar 4, 2014

Next-Gen only? YESSS!!!

GulAtiCa · Mar 4, 2014

I like the look of the cover!

FluxWaveZ · Mar 4, 2014

Is this really a current gen only title? None of that cross-gen garbage? That'd be fantastic.

iNvid02 · Mar 4, 2014

detatchable cape, sweet

Rrang129 · Mar 4, 2014

I want that first cover as a poster! DAMN!

StuBurns · Mar 4, 2014

Current-gen only is so rad.

I applaud the decision.

Arelaz · Mar 4, 2014

Nice cover. Actually really liking the idea of next-gen only.

SolidSnakex · Mar 4, 2014

There's going to be big expectations for this now that it's current gen only. Will be very interesting to see what they're doing without having to cater to last gen consoles as well.

ViewtifulJC · Mar 4, 2014

Next-gen only

minus Wii-U of course lol

Sendou · Mar 4, 2014

Next-gen only? That will do.

ramuh · Mar 4, 2014

Man that cover is nice! The Bat-mobile!

TheOddOne · Mar 4, 2014

YESSSS.

Dictator93 · Mar 4, 2014

UE 3 or UE4?

I still assume UE3 given the contracting.

Appollowexx · Mar 4, 2014

Sounds amazing. Next gen only, Gotham City, Batmobile and some of the best villains returning for the finale of the story - all good to hear.

Plus trailer premiering today too! Such an awesome day for news.

Vinterbird · Mar 4, 2014

Super surprised that it's current gen only. But super cool, and hopefully it results in something noticeable in the actual game other then pretty graphics.

Always-honest · Mar 4, 2014

NICE!!!

Now a shitload of info and gameplay please....

What's with the cape though? Looks like a bit like a Crysis dude wihout it.

Can Crusher · Mar 4, 2014

New style? New style!

therealminime · Mar 4, 2014

Yes, super excited for this. Asylum and City were so superb, Origins didn't do anything for me. Cannot wait.

Deadly Cyclone · Mar 4, 2014

Gameplay trailer coming in 30 minutes!

Chamber · Mar 4, 2014

Bit of a sleeker Batman there, yes?

Oni Link 666 · Mar 4, 2014

Looks very movieish.

LiK · Mar 4, 2014

SolidSnakex said:
There's going to be big expectations for this now that it's current gen only. Will be very interesting to see what they're doing without having to cater to last gen consoles as well.

Hopefully less hallways and more open worldness.

n0tail · Mar 4, 2014

Fantastic to see it being current-gen only. I applaud Rocksteady!

Acquiescence · Mar 4, 2014

EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS HAS GONE SWIMMINGLY!

And Batman looks leaner. No more roided up character models?

Mobius 1 · Mar 4, 2014

I did not like the open world approach of Arkham City, but will Batman around in next-gen.

TacticalFox88 · Mar 4, 2014

Next Gen only?

My god, that cover is BOSS AS SHIT

FHIZ · Mar 4, 2014

Glad they changed up the costume. Arkham Origin's suit was much more fitting to the setting than the sort of Long Halloween inspired suit Rocksteady was using.

Leks · Mar 4, 2014

Next-Gen only, Y.E.S.

come back for the 4-minute debut game trailer at 10 AM Central Time.

Can't wait!

Acheteedo · Mar 4, 2014

Mmm next gen only, yes please!

Pharaoh 117 · Mar 4, 2014

Next-Gen only confirmed. Day one!

TheOddOne · Mar 4, 2014

Deadly Cyclone said:
Gameplay trailer coming in 30 minutes!

Awwwwwwww yeeeeessssss.

Asd202 · Mar 4, 2014

This year? Fuck yes!

JohngPR · Mar 4, 2014

If the OT title for this game isn't, "Not the Arkham finale we need, but the one we deserve", someone's not doing their job.

Hystzen · Mar 4, 2014

Bat mobile looks awful from those images but then again I always thought bat mobile is pointless as gliding more fun

Namikaze1 · Mar 4, 2014

Glad it's current gen (I call next gen current gen, ok) only. Love that first cover. Yet another game added to my PS4 Day 1 list. I hate that there's already a pre-order bonus. I can't wait to drive around Gotham in the Batmobile.

Hexa · Mar 4, 2014

Current gen exclusive? Batmobile due to a much larger area? HYYYYYYYYYYYYYYPPPPPPPPPPEEEEEEEEEEDDDDDDDD!!!

Sean · Mar 4, 2014

Neat looking costume, batmobile, and next-gen only? Hyped.

DBT85 · Mar 4, 2014

This is a win for two reasons.

1) more Rocksteady Batman
2) not gimped by PS360 compatability

Yessssssss

Kouriozan · Mar 4, 2014

New ~~hat~~ batmobile!
Finally something to play on current gen, can't wait for the trailer.

Baron von Loathsome · Mar 4, 2014

Time for me to play Arkham City, I suppose.

JayEH · Mar 4, 2014

Current gen only is great. I really hope they don't release a stupid CG trailer.

UpsideDownAce · Mar 4, 2014

Badass cover. Never played the batman games, but I might have to try this out on my ps4

Mariolee · Mar 4, 2014

That Batmobile looks NOICE.

TheRealTalker · Mar 4, 2014

HigherLevel said:
Next-gen exclusive. Hype increased.

same awww yeah

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