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Leaked Concept Art, Info Suggests That There Was an In-Development Sequel to ‘Batman: Arkham Knight’
Batman: Arkham Knight capped off the Arkham series in style (apart from the PC port, but that’s another story). However, according to a recent leak of information on 4chan (yes, I know) reveals that the game was due to have a sequel.
Again, take this one with that shaker of salt, especially given the source.
According to the leak, the Arkham Knight sequel was headed back to WB Montreal for development (which had previously done the divisive Arkham Origins game). As well, in the cancelled game, players would take control of Damian Wayne, who would assume the Batman mantle. It would take place in a decrepit Gotham City where Damian would ride the Batbike (similar to sections involving the Batmobile in Arkham Knight). And just like the Middle-Earth franchise, there were plans to implement a nemesis system.
Lending credence to this leak is leaked concept art, which features the likes of Two-Face, Gorilla Grodd, and a female Black Mask. The game was also going to feature an old Bruce Wayne and Dick Grayson.
Concept art, reportedly from WB Games Montreal's canceled Arkham Knight sequel starring Damian Wayne as Batman, have surfaced online. The game was going to feature the Batbike, a female version of Black Mask, old Bruce Wayne & a Nemesis System.
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So far, WB Games hasn’t commented on the leak. The only news about another Batman game comes from rumours that the Montreal team is working on a game based on the Court of Owls storyline, after devteam members posted pictures on Twitter wearing shirts bearing the Court of Owls logo.
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Battle Ancient Monstrosities in the Antarctic in ‘UNFROST’ [Trailer]
For those wanting more wintery horror games, Nord Unit has you covered with their upcoming co-op Antarctic horror FPS, UNFROST. Coming to Steam, the game has you braving the elements in Antarctica as you hunt for tough-as-nails ancient otherworldly beings that require some heavy firepower to take down.
UNFROST is set in Antarctica, where you and your squad seek out ancient entities known as the Riftborne. It’s easier said than done, as you’ll need to gather evidence, survive extreme conditions, and prepare to launch a nuclear strike, which is the only weapon capable of killing them. Of course, you’ll also need to figure out how to escape before the strike hits.
But, in order to launch the strike, you’ll need to figure out just the right tunings in order to actually damange the Riftborne, which cannot be defeated with conventional weapons. That involves exploring abandoned stations, frozen ruins, and anomaly zones to recover samples, scan anomalies, and analyze evidence.
You’ll need to work together with your squad by divvying up tasks, sharing evidence, and transporting equipment. For example, one squad member may investigate anomalies, while another secures the perimeter or hauls critical equipment through a blizzard.
And yes, as you might have guessed, the Antarctic weather will be your first and foremost foe in UNFROST. You must brave the freezing temperatures and inclement weather while managing warmth, supplies, and sanity. The longer your mission lasts, the tougher it will be to survive.
Obviously, the Riftborne isn’t going to wait around for you. In fact, it’ll be hunting you from the very start. As such, you’ll need to constantly adapt in order to avoid certain death. Once you’ve determined the Riftborne’s weakness, you must configure the correct nuclear payload, launch the strike, and get out before impact. You don’t want to be around when the bombs drop.