Speculations swirl around the potential creation of a new Batman gaming experience, as per insights shared by cinema pundit Matthew Belloni from Puck News. Though the full article remains gated, a snippet has surfaced on Reddit:

In 2020, AT&T made efforts to market the Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment gaming division for a hefty $4 billion. Eventually, it was deemed “too valuable to offload.” Subsequently, under Zaslav’s leadership, there were suggestions to divest from games. However, Zaz still perceives the gaming segment as key, particularly with the various WBD sectors now synergizing on projects like the forthcoming Penguin HBO series and game, both stemming from the 2022 The Batman flick.

Rumors suggest that the game is situated within the Batman realm established by Matt Reeves in the movie released on the big screen a couple of years back. While Belloni appears to tie this endeavor to the Penguin HBO show (slated for an eight-episode run from September 19 to November 10), it seems improbable that the game revolves around the Penguin himself unless it adopts a strategic angle. Notably, the villain isn’t renowned for his combat prowess.

A central Batman character seems more plausible, especially in light of the lackluster reception of Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, birthed by the studio behind the acclaimed Arkham trilogy. Nevertheless, it’s perplexing that Warner Bros. greenlit a game entrenched in a distinct universe apart from the primary DCU envisioned by James Gunn, who previously hinted at interconnectedness across films, shows, and games.

Details on this project may remain scarce for a while. Nonetheless, aficionados of the Dark Knight can anticipate Arkham Shadow, a VR sequel to Arkham Origins currently in the works at Camouflaj for the Meta Quest 3.