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'Batman: Arkham City' dated for late 2011
Published Thursday, Aug 5 2010, 14:37 BST | By Matthew Reynolds
The sequel to Batman: Arkham Asylum has been detailed.
Subtitled Arkham City, it will be released for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC for Autumn 2011.
"Developed by Rocksteady Studios, Batman: Arkham City builds upon the intense, atmospheric foundation of Batman: Arkham Asylum, sending players soaring into Arkham City, the new maximum security 'home' for all of Gotham City’s thugs, gangsters and insane criminal masterminds," read a press release.
"Set inside the heavily fortified walls of a sprawling district in the heart of Gotham City, this highly anticipated sequel introduces a brand-new story that draws together a new all-star cast of classic characters and murderous villains from the Batman universe, as well as a vast range of new and enhanced gameplay features to deliver the ultimate experience as the Dark Knight."
The cover for GameInformer's September issue also reveals that the title will feature Catwoman.
Batman: Arkham Asylum was released in August 2009.
Image copyright: Warner Bros. Interactive
Subtitled Arkham City, it will be released for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC for Autumn 2011.
"Developed by Rocksteady Studios, Batman: Arkham City builds upon the intense, atmospheric foundation of Batman: Arkham Asylum, sending players soaring into Arkham City, the new maximum security 'home' for all of Gotham City’s thugs, gangsters and insane criminal masterminds," read a press release.
"Set inside the heavily fortified walls of a sprawling district in the heart of Gotham City, this highly anticipated sequel introduces a brand-new story that draws together a new all-star cast of classic characters and murderous villains from the Batman universe, as well as a vast range of new and enhanced gameplay features to deliver the ultimate experience as the Dark Knight."
The cover for GameInformer's September issue also reveals that the title will feature Catwoman.
Batman: Arkham Asylum was released in August 2009.
Image copyright: Warner Bros. Interactive
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