Batman fans, get ready: a new entry in the Arkham universe is reportedly in development. Voice actor Mark Rolston—who portrayed Norman Osborn in Marvel’s Spider-Man and Jim Gordon in Batman: Arkham Shadow—shared at Fan Expo Chicago 2025, in an interview with Culture Combine, that he’s currently working on a new Arkham series game.
According to Rolston, the project is a direct sequel to Batman: Arkham Shadow. That means it’s being built specifically for virtual reality. The VR-only approach will thrill headset owners but may disappoint players who prefer traditional, non-VR experiences.
There’s good reason to be optimistic about a follow-up. Batman: Arkham Shadow made a strong impression in 2024, earning an 85 on Metacritic and taking home Best AR/VR Game at The Game Awards. If the sequel continues that momentum—expanding Gotham’s atmosphere, deepening first-person detective work, and refining VR combat—fans could be in for another standout experience.
While we wait for official details like title, platforms, and release timing, there’s plenty of Batman content on the horizon. LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight was unveiled at Gamescom 2025 and is slated for a 2026 launch on Nintendo Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. And for those revisiting classics, a free HD texture pack mod for Batman: Arkham Knight is available on Nexus Mods.
Key takeaways:
– A new Arkham game is in development, revealed by voice actor Mark Rolston.
– It’s positioned as a direct sequel to Batman: Arkham Shadow and will be VR-only.
– Arkham Shadow’s strong 2024 reception (85 on Metacritic, Best AR/VR Game at The Game Awards) sets high expectations.
– Additional Batman titles are coming, including LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight in 2026.
– Modders can refresh Batman: Arkham Knight with an HD texture pack on Nexus Mods.
Stay tuned for official announcements to learn more about the sequel’s story direction, supported headsets, and launch window.
