DC Comics fans have bothGotham KnightsandSuicide Squad: Kill the Justice Leagueto look forward to in 2022, but there remains some hope for a brand-new entry in theBatman: Arkhamseries of games.Gotham Knightsis the start of an entirely new continuity unrelated to theArkhamgames whiletheSuicide Squadgameis set in theArkhamseries’ universe, taking place afterBatman: Arkham Knight, but is focusing on a completely different story and set of characters rather can continue the stories of Batman or the Batfamily.There will be some SPOILERS forBatman: Arkham Knight.
While there are no newBatman: Arkhamgames on the horizon, there were apparently plans for another one that would’ve acted as a proper sequel toBatman: Arkham Knight. Concept art of this supposed game was recently shared by freelance concept artist Goran Bukvic on his ArtStation before making the rounds on Twitter, where he says that the art was made for a canceled game.
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Bukvic had previously worked at Warner Bros. Montreal, the studio behindBatman: Arkham Originsand the upcomingGotham Knights. So, it’s assumed that the studio was originally working on anArkhamsequel before changing tact. In fact, there was a rumor last year that WB Montreal was makinga game centred around Damian Wayne, the son of Bruce Wayne and Tahlia al Ghul.
Assuming this is the case, then fans would have taken control of a much older Damian, considering he’s usually depicted as a child in the comics and other media. The suit he’s wearing in the art is also very reminiscent of Terry McGinnis akaBatman Beyond, a future version of the vigilante who took up the mantle after Bruce retired due to old age. Curiously, Damian never appeared or was even alluded to throughout theArkhamseries, so this new game would have served as his introduction.
While Damian would have been the central focus, the art suggests that Bruce would have made an appearance as Batman too, albeit older and sporting a full grey beard. This is interesting becauseBatman: Arkham Knightended with him seemingly dying in an explosion at Wayne Manor. Considering there was still some ambiguity surrounding his death, perhaps this game would have confirmed that he had faked his death after all.
Fans of Damian would no doubt jump at the chance to play as him in aBatmanvideo game, but this project will likely never see the light of day at this point. Plus, whileGotham Knightswill be releasing next year and focus on Batman’s various sidekicks, Damian isn’t among them, with the Robin mantle being held by Tim Drake, one of his predecessors.
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