Batman: Arkham Origins To Include Multiplayer Mode [Rumor]

Batman: Arkham Origins To Include Multiplayer Mode [Rumor]

Batman: Arkham Origins was announced earlier this month as it debuted as the cover of the May issue of Game Informer magazine and it marks the first game in the series that will not be developed by its original development studio, Rocksteady Games. As such, it’s new developer, Warner Bros. Games Montreal, has some big shoes to fill and most likely has their own big ideas for the next game in the Batman: Arkham series. Like the inclusion of a multiplayer mode.

According to two independent sources who spoke to Kotaku, Batman: Arkham Origins will be the first game in the series to have some sort of multiplayer option. A tipster who previously leaked the existence of the Origins game, as well as its snow-filled reveal image, says the multiplayer will feature at least one section where you play as a member of Joker or Bane’s gang while trying to take down Batman and Robin. The Batman villains, who may or may not be playable and customizable, will include Killer Croc, Deadshot, Firefly, Black Mask and Deathstroke.

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Next Batman: Arkham Game Expected For 2013 Release

Next Batman: Arkham Game Expected For 2013 Release

We think it’s safe to say the majority of gamers enjoyed both Batman: Arkham Asylum and Batman: Arkham City, which is why any mention of another sequel is sure to set the Internet ablaze with rumors and speculation on what the next game could be.

During Warner’s investors call last week, Time Warner CFO John K. Martin said briefly mentioned the next Batman title by saying, “And we also have a strong games release this year, which will include the next release in the Batman Arkham franchise.” Martin goes on to say “we expect Warners to post another very strong year in 2013,” which leads us to believe the next Batman Arkham game to release this year. (more…)

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