Rumored Arkham City Multiplayer Info
Batman: Arkham CityWe can't be sure if any of this is official - doesn't seem like it - but any information concerning Batman: Arkham City is going to get its just due.
In the spotlight at the Arkham City Multiplayer Blog is...well, multiplayer. According to "inside sources," Rocksteady's newest project will actually feature co-op for the campaign as well as full online multiplayer and as a clarification, the source wanted to tell us that "one doesn't compromise the other." Developers are quick to say this these days; with so many accusations that the multiplayer fixation is having a negative impact on single-player experiences, designers want to insure gamers won't be short-changed:
"I know. Many people were petrified when they heard of the multiplayer, imagining some tacked on silly arena fighter, the development of which dwarfed our efforts on single player. They couldn't be more wrong."
It also seems Rocksteady has drawn some inspiration from Rockstar's Red Dead Redemption; the latter's Free Roam mode apparently had a big impact, so expect something similar in Arkham City. Here's more from the supposed secret source:
"...with all dedicated servers we have, you do not have to worry about being in a world with 'Other Batmen.' You will be the only Batman, your buddy the only Joker. Pick who ever you want out of 12 characters, and you will enter a lobby that doesn't already have that character. You may also do private matches. And all this can be done with either 1-12 players, so you can do Free Roam alone, or in Co-Op, or multiplayer."
If you're Batman, you can chase down the villain and if you're the villain, you can create chaos and attract Batman, setting traps for the caped crusader's imminent arrival. It sounds like a fantastic idea and even though we have to hear more about it from the developers themselves, the concepts and ideas have a ton of potential. What do you think about the multiplayer facet of Batman: Arkham City?
Related Game(s): Batman: Arkham City
Tags: batman, arkham city, rocksteady, batman multiplayer
12/26/2010 8:56:48 PM John Shepard
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WorldEndsWithMe
Sunday, December 26, 2010 @ 9:51:04 PM
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WorldEndsWithMe
Sunday, December 26, 2010 @ 11:54:45 PM
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BikerSaint
Sunday, December 26, 2010 @ 9:57:30 PM
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FatherSun
Sunday, December 26, 2010 @ 10:35:59 PM
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Snaaaake
Sunday, December 26, 2010 @ 10:22:35 PM
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That means we'll see Robin?
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FatherSun
Sunday, December 26, 2010 @ 10:34:54 PM
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FatherSun
Sunday, December 26, 2010 @ 10:30:58 PM
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Alot of ideas sound great when introduced. Only some of them actually reach the intended expectations. I actually feel that many concepts in games of this generation were great ideas that never reached their full potential. It all depends on how much the developer truly wants to make it happen.
RockSteadys work on Asylum was spectacular. I am intrigued.
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Lawless SXE
Sunday, December 26, 2010 @ 10:48:03 PM
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Peace.
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Alienange
Sunday, December 26, 2010 @ 11:29:10 PM
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I usually have my doubts, but in this case... I believe them.
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AshT
Sunday, December 26, 2010 @ 11:37:59 PM
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johnld
Sunday, December 26, 2010 @ 11:52:09 PM
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WorldEndsWithMe
Sunday, December 26, 2010 @ 11:55:04 PM
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spiderboi
Monday, December 27, 2010 @ 12:38:29 AM
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WorldEndsWithMe
Monday, December 27, 2010 @ 1:47:02 AM
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spiderboi
Monday, December 27, 2010 @ 12:35:06 AM
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I really enjoyed AA, and will likely get this on the first week of release.
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___________
Monday, December 27, 2010 @ 12:50:05 AM
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i just hope the SP does not suffer because the addition of MP!
eh, its rocksteady, they brang back the dark night, they proved not all movie games have to suck.
so i have faith in them, just please, dont let me down!
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Zorigo
Monday, December 27, 2010 @ 5:12:28 AM
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i now want this game... not just for the batmobile but dayumn it looks good.
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crunchy_nut_kid
Monday, December 27, 2010 @ 9:17:03 AM
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GuyverLT
Monday, December 27, 2010 @ 11:06:32 AM
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1)Does this mean we finally see Robin, Nightwing, or Batgirl in the game as possible unlockable characters?
2)Are we gonna be able to drive the batmobile burnout style like we did in that Batman Begins game(yes I know that game was very medicore but still it had some cool aspects)?
3)Do we get unlockable costumes like the one from the movies or from the comics?
4)Do we get to another PS3 exclusive villain to play as like we did with the joker in the 1st game?
Last edited by GuyverLT on 12/27/2010 11:09:51 AM
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Sunday, December 26, 2010 @ 9:40:46 PM