Little has been shared to date about the Batman: 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 in Batman: Arkham VR will 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, and Batman: Arkham VR is set to be one of many launch 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 VR will give players plenty of gameplay and be worth multiple playthroughs. Ginn said:
For those still worried about the short timeframe for the game, PlayStation VR owners will be able to pick up Batman: Arkham VR for a reasonable $20.
As for the gameplay, players can expect an intense, gritty experience not unlike Rocksteady’s previous Batman games. Rocksteady Principal Designer, Bill Green, shared a brief overview of what’s to come in Batman: Arkham VR in June on the PlayStation Blog. Green said:
Sadly, Batman: Arkham VR will be Rocksteady’s last foray into the Batman universe, 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 about Batman: Arkham VR’s running time? Is it too short, or do you think it’ll work well for virtual reality?
Batman: Arkham VR will be availbale for PlayStation VR on October 13, 2016.
Source: PressStart, PlayStation Blog
