The Batman Game Rumors Debunked
Reports of a game set in the universe of Matt Reeves’ The Batman are, apparently, greatly exaggerated. The internet was swirling with rumors of such a game’s existence on the morning of August 30, with many hoping that such a project was real. However, none other than James Gunn, the head of DC films, weighed in to set the record state.
The Origin of the Rumors
The rumors stem from an article on news site Puck discussing the state of Warner Bros. and the outlook of its CEO, David Zaslav, on selling assets. The article states that former Warner Bros. parent company AT&T decided against selling the Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment division responsible for games because it was “too valuable to unload.” The article goes on to claim that, in addition to the upcoming Penguin HBO show, there is a game in development “rooted in the 2022 The Batman movie.” This one line made fans theorize on what this could be, and if the game itself would be more closely tied to the movie or the Colin Farrell series. If true, this would be the first Batman game set in the Reeves’ universe. However, it seems the game does not actually exist.
James Gunn Sets the Record Straight
On social media site Threads, a user directly asked James Gunn if there was any accuracy to the rumors. Gunn succinctly shut them down by saying, “Sadly there is no truth to this whatsoever.” For hopeful fans, though, the use of “sadly” may suggest that he does hope a project like this will exist at some point. Batman fans are long overdue for another great game starring the caped crusader. 2025 will mark the tenth anniversary of Batman: Arkham Knight’s release, which is arguably the last good Batman game Warner Bros. has released. If you are really craving another Batman game, however, the VR title Batman: Arkham Shadow is set to release this fall, and it actually looks kind of good! Still, hope springs eternal for another amazing AAA Batman game.
Conclusion
Despite the excitement and speculation surrounding a potential Batman game set in the universe of Matt Reeves’ The Batman, it has been confirmed by James Gunn that the rumors are false. While fans may be disappointed by this news, there are still other Batman games to look forward to, such as the upcoming VR title Batman: Arkham Shadow. The future of Batman in the gaming world remains bright, and fans can continue to anticipate new and exciting adventures with the caped crusader.
FAQs
Q: Is a game based on The Batman movie actually in development?
A: No, James Gunn has confirmed that there is no truth to the rumors of a game set in the universe of Matt Reeves’ The Batman.
Q: Are there any upcoming Batman games to look forward to?
A: While the rumored game may not exist, fans can still anticipate the release of the VR title Batman: Arkham Shadow this fall.
Q: Will there ever be another AAA Batman game?
A: While nothing has been confirmed, fans can remain hopeful that another amazing AAA Batman game will be developed in the future.
Credit: kotaku.com
