WBIE announces plans for a Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate – Deluxe Edition,
a spiffy version of their mobile fighting game that's coming to Windows as well
as PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and Wii U on April 2nd, confirming
last month's
indications that a Steam edition was in the works.
This trailer shows off
the Deluxe Edition, and here's the deal:
Warner Bros. Interactive
Entertainment and DC Entertainment today announced Batman™: Arkham Origins
Blackgate - Deluxe Edition for the PlayStation®3 system, Xbox 360® games and
entertainment system from Microsoft, Wii U™ system and PC. Developed by Armature
Studio, the same team behind Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate for handheld, the
game delivers the same dynamic story and gameplay, now in high-definition. Fans
will be able to purchase the game from 2nd April on the PlayStation®Network,
Xbox LIVE® Marketplace, Nintendo eShop and Steam for £15.99.
Previously available only for PlayStation®Vita handheld entertainment system and
Nintendo 3DS™ handheld system, Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate - Deluxe Edition
brings the content of Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate to console and PC with
enhanced high-definition 2.5-D graphics, a new map & hint system for improved
navigation and objective tracking, 5.1 surround sound, a fully voiced narrative
and a captivating storyline. In addition to all previous released suits, players
will be able to unlock the exclusive Zero Year Batsuit skin by registering for
or signing into a Warner Bros. ID (WBID) account.
After gang-fueled uprisings occur within the walls of Blackgate Prison, Batman
is called in to restore order and put an end to the rebellion before the chaos
implodes. As the story progresses, players will explore deep inside the bowels
of this remote island penitentiary and discover what happened after the events
of Batman: Arkham Origins and learn more details of the Dark Knight’s
past.