While Rocksteady continues to develop and release more and more DLC (downloadable content) for "Batman: Arkham Knight", it is hard not to wonder what will be the next game. Or more aptly, will the be another installment in the "Batman: Arkham" franchise. Warning for those who have yet to play "Batman: Arkham Knight" as there is some possible spoilers coming up.
With the success of the franchise, why would one wonder if there will be future installments? Honestly, the only reasons have to do with how Arkham Knight concluded story wise and how poorly "Batman: Arkham Origins" was done (although by a different studio). Is that still Bruce Wayne as Batman at the end of Arkham Knight? Or was it someone else stepping into the mantle? Regardless, does this mean that the story (and game) will continue on, or was it just a way to end things while showing that "Batman" lives on regardless of who is under the cowl? All good things usually come to an end, but we're only four games deep. Look at Final Fantasy and other game franchises. There is room for more Batman. It wouldn't be unheard of to perhaps "forget" and forge a new origin installment.
Better yet, there are the other options that come to mind. First, with the brief moments in story mode, as well as via the DLC, it would be nice to see characters like Catwoman, Nightwing, etc play an even bigger part of things. Not a fan of being "forced" to play as other characters, but the option would be nice. Something similar yet bigger than what Catwoman did in "Batman: Arkham City", where we were at least able to use her openly "after" the game ended. Of course there would be an abundant on DLC with just the character skins alone, but imagine being able to play as your favorite version of Batgirl or Robin. The second option is along the same line, except with Villains playing a bigger part. Surem we've got a taste of what it is like to play as The Joker and others, but it would be nice for them to be at par with Batman in the main game.
Will we instead see a new franchise emerge from the ashes of "Batman: Arkham"? A brand new story, and new direction. With The Joker dead, roasted, and gone it would make sense. Not saying Mr. J needs to be at the forefront, but in the mix simply to simply bring in his fans.
There is also the chance that Rocksteady would begin to create other comic book character game franchises. They "saved" Batman in the video game world, perhaps it is time to save Superman. Or perhaps bring other characters to the world of gaming. Wonder Woman comes to mind, but also with the success of television shows like "Arrow" and "The Flash" hard to not want to see them get a shot too. Guess we'll have to wait and see....as with the movies and were doing with the new seasons to television shows.
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With the success of the franchise, why would one wonder if there will be future installments? Honestly, the only reasons have to do with how Arkham Knight concluded story wise and how poorly "Batman: Arkham Origins" was done (although by a different studio). Is that still Bruce Wayne as Batman at the end of Arkham Knight? Or was it someone else stepping into the mantle? Regardless, does this mean that the story (and game) will continue on, or was it just a way to end things while showing that "Batman" lives on regardless of who is under the cowl? All good things usually come to an end, but we're only four games deep. Look at Final Fantasy and other game franchises. There is room for more Batman. It wouldn't be unheard of to perhaps "forget" and forge a new origin installment.
Better yet, there are the other options that come to mind. First, with the brief moments in story mode, as well as via the DLC, it would be nice to see characters like Catwoman, Nightwing, etc play an even bigger part of things. Not a fan of being "forced" to play as other characters, but the option would be nice. Something similar yet bigger than what Catwoman did in "Batman: Arkham City", where we were at least able to use her openly "after" the game ended. Of course there would be an abundant on DLC with just the character skins alone, but imagine being able to play as your favorite version of Batgirl or Robin. The second option is along the same line, except with Villains playing a bigger part. Surem we've got a taste of what it is like to play as The Joker and others, but it would be nice for them to be at par with Batman in the main game.
Will we instead see a new franchise emerge from the ashes of "Batman: Arkham"? A brand new story, and new direction. With The Joker dead, roasted, and gone it would make sense. Not saying Mr. J needs to be at the forefront, but in the mix simply to simply bring in his fans.
There is also the chance that Rocksteady would begin to create other comic book character game franchises. They "saved" Batman in the video game world, perhaps it is time to save Superman. Or perhaps bring other characters to the world of gaming. Wonder Woman comes to mind, but also with the success of television shows like "Arrow" and "The Flash" hard to not want to see them get a shot too. Guess we'll have to wait and see....as with the movies and were doing with the new seasons to television shows.
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