Batman Beyond is one of the most beloved animated series among fans. The series ran from 1999 to 2001 and centered around a futuristic Gotham where Bruce Wayne is in his 70s and retired from crime-fighting. A chance encounter with Terry McGinnis leads to the 16-year-old finding out Wayne’s secret. McGinnis eventually takes on the mantle of the titular hero, and Wayne mentors him. Fans loved the futuristic style and different take on many characters. Since the series ended in 2001, fans have been clamoring for a studio to adapt the series to the big screen. This hasn’t happened but a new rumor suggests we could be seeing this storyline in the next Batman game by Rocksteady.
Batman Beyond Storyline Being Adapted By Rocksteady?
Fans rejoiced when a rumor surfaced a few weeks ago that Rocksteady was working on another Batman game. The Arkham series is one of the best gaming trilogies ever, weaving intricate storylines with engaging gameplay. The rumor didn’t announce anything about the game, only that it was in development. The Batman Beyond rumor comes from X user Lunatic Ignus, who has proven reliable in the past. Lunatic Ignus states the next trilogy will be set in the futuristic universe fans have been craving.
If this is true, Rocksteady Studios and WB Games have hit a home run. One of the things that made the original trilogy so great was the visuals of the city of Gotham. The studio could craft a completely different world for players to roam. Furthermore, it also solves the issue of who will be voicing Batman. The late Kevin Conroy has been the perfect voice for the last 50 years but made his last appearance in Suicide Squad Kills The Justice League. A completely different timeline means completely different voice actors.
Very Far Away
The studio has not commented on the rumor, and they likely won’t. Part of the report that Rocksteady was working on a new Batman game was that it is years away from seeing shelves. They don’t want to tip their hand quite yet, and some decisions probably haven’t even been made yet. Batman Beyond might be one of the storylines they are looking at, but there are plenty of timelines to explore. This might be one of many that are on the table for the next trilogy.
Final Thoughts
We will likely have to wait a while to see if this rumor is true. WB Games has a lot of work to do with their DC properties, and after it was announced, their Wonder Woman and The Flash projects hit significant snags. The studio could be counting on a new Batman trilogy to resurrect interest in DC Comics games. If they do decide to go with Batman Beyond, they could have a massive hit on their hands.
