Rocksteady’s Dax Ginn reveals that theBatman: Arkham VRcampaign will only last an hour, though players will be able to unlock an additional 90 minutes of gameplay.
As Sony prepares to release itsPlayStation VRheadset this month, gamers are looking forward to the numerous titles that will be available at launch. One of those titles,Batman: Arkham VR, will give players a chance to take on the wicked criminals of Gotham as the Dark Knight himself.
Little has been shared to date about theBatman: Arkham VR, but thanks to a new interview with Rocksteady’s Dax Ginn, gamers now have an idea how long the game’s campaign will last. According to Ginn, the main story inBatman: Arkham VRwill last about an hour, with an additional 90 minutes worth of content for players to unlock as they progress through the game.
All told, players will have less than three hours of gameplay available in the game, an amount that would normally get many gamers up in arms about the lack of content. However, seeing as virtual reality is still so new, andBatman: Arkham VRis set to be one of manylaunch titles for PlayStation VR, the two-and-a-half hour length isn’t too concerning.
Additionally, considering virtual reality is a far different experience than traditional gaming, it’s possible players may not want much more than that as they enter the world of virtual reality. Besides, according to Ginn,Batman: Arkham VRwill give players plenty of gameplay and be worth multiple playthroughs. Ginn said:
“The core narrative is about 60 minutes in duration, however additional content is unlocked that provides about another 90 minutes of gameplay on top of that. So there are plenty of reasons to play through the game multiple times in order to see everything that we have put into it.”
For those still worried about the short timeframe for the game, PlayStation VR owners will be able to pick upBatman: Arkham VRfor a reasonable $20.
As for the gameplay, players can expect an intense, gritty experience not unlike Rocksteady’s previousBatmangames. Rocksteady Principal Designer, Bill Green, shared a brief overview of what’s to come inBatman: Arkham VRin June on the PlayStation Blog. Green said:
“Batman: Arkham VR is an intense murder mystery in the style of the classic Batman comic books, but with a strong dose of the dark psychology that the Arkham games are well known for.”
Sadly,Batman: Arkham VRwill beRocksteady’s last foray into theBatmanuniverse, at least for now. Hopefully whichever developer picks up the baton from here will carry forward with stories and experiences that are just as compelling, immersive, and intriguing as those provided by Rocksteady.
What do you think aboutBatman: Arkham VR’s running time? Is it too short, or do you think it’ll work well for virtual reality?
Batman: Arkham VRwill be availbale for PlayStation VR on August 10, 2025.
