BATMAN: ARKHAM ASYLUM Sequel Gets Titled

Earlier today, Warner Brothers Interactive and DC Entertainment spilled a few beans regarding the sequel to Batman: Arkham Asylum. We now know the game will be titled Batman: Arkham City and release on the Xbox 360, Playstation 3, and PC in autumn of 2011. In addition to that information,t hey also revealed a bit about the plot:

Developed by Rocksteady Studios, Batman: Arkham City builds upon the intense, atmospheric foundation of Batman: Arkham Asylum, sending players soaring into Arkham City, the new maximum security “home” for all of Gotham City’s thugs, gangsters and insane criminal masterminds. Set inside the heavily fortified walls of a sprawling district in the heart of Gotham City, this highly anticipated sequel introduces a brand-new story that draws together a new all-star cast of classic characters and murderous villains from the Batman universe, as well as a vast range of new and enhanced gameplay features to deliver the ultimate experience as the Dark Knight.

While no mention of the voice cast has been made, odds are that Kevin Conroy will reprise his role as the Caped Crusader and Mark Hamil will return as the Joker. Head over to BatmanArkhamCity.com for more information on the game.