‘Batman: Arkham Knight’ Gameplay Video Features Ace Chemical Factory, Pummeling Bad Guys
It’s been a while since Rocksteady Studios and Warner Bros. Interactive have shown off Batman: Arkham Knight for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. That decision is understandable given the number of big name titles released over the last three months, but the Dark Knight is back in a new gameplay trailer released Monday and he has set his fists on an army of bad guys.
The trailer takes place at the ACE Chemical plant, a regular landmark in the Batman universe. The mysterious Arkham Knight has and his personal army have taken over the facility for reasons related to Scarecrow’s fear bombs spread throughout Gotham. Batman must break into the plant, rescue the workers, and stop the Arkham Knight from completing Scarecrow’s plans. This is the first part of a longer trailer. The second
Our new trailer ‘Ace Chemicals Infiltration: Part 1’ is released today. See Batman and the Batmobile in action now http://t.co/xWce3LgSsR
— Batman Arkham (@BatmanArkham) November 24, 2014
The integration of the Batmobile is featured in the video showing some of the transitions of Batman entering and exiting the vehicle. One exit transition launches the Caped Crusader into the air so he can glide around to a target. Another serves as an attack on one of the Arkham Knight’s soldiers. It’s also used to help bring hostages out from the factory.
We also get to hear more of the Arkham Knight’s speak. Much of the voice cast from the first two games is returning including Kevin Conroy as Batman. The Arkham Knight is a completely new villain created for the game and his voice actor has not yet been confirmed. There’s speculation that it could be Troy Baker or Diedrich Bader.
New environmental moves are also shown off in the video. Batman is able to use a hanging light and a wall to finish off thugs, as examples shown.
Batman: Arkham Knight brings the award-winning Batman: Arkham trilogy from Rocksteady Studios to its epic conclusion. Developed exclusively for the New Generation of consoles and PCs, Batman: Arkham Knight introduces Rocksteady’s uniquely designed version of the Batmobile. The highly anticipated addition of this legendary vehicle, combined with the acclaimed gameplay of the Batman: Arkham series, offers gamers the ultimate and complete Batman experience as they tear through the streets and soar across the skyline of the entirety of Gotham City. In this explosive finale, Batman faces the ultimate threat against the city that he is sworn to protect, as Scarecrow returns to unite the super criminals of Gotham and destroy the Batman forever.
PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC owners will see Batman: Arkham Knight hit their systems on June 2, 2015. This comes after a delay from the planned holiday release.
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