BATMAN: ARKHAM KNIGHT Deleted Footage Reveals [SPOILER] Nearly Made The Cut

BATMAN: ARKHAM KNIGHT Deleted Footage Reveals [SPOILER] Nearly Made The Cut

Newly discovered unused audio files for the 2015 conclusion to the Batman: Arkham franchise reveal which DC super-villain nearly received a side mission...

By Darkknight2149 - Dec 10, 2018 10:12 PM EST
Filed Under: Batman: Arkham

It's been well over three years since the blockbuster Batman: Arkham franchise concluded with Batman: Arkham Knight, having spawned a main trilogy of video games, a controversial prequel, numerous comic book tie-ins, an animated movie, and various merchandising. The game was met with lukewarm reception, with many praising its characterisations, mechanics, graphics and voice acting, while other elements such as the story and use of the batmobile were subject to criticism. Still, it stands that much of the content that was planned for the game ended up getting scrapped, despite it having been pushed back a full year. Thanks to the recent efforts of game modder MrJAG, who unearthed some of the game's unused files, we now know which Bat-villain was close to getting a side mission but came just short of making the cut... Victor Zsasz, a staple of both Arkham Asylum and Arkham City. Oddly, the removal of the side mission must have been last minute, given the fully recorded audio. Perhaps the developer Rocksteady felt that a Zsasz tank battle was a step too far?
 



Zsasz's near-inclusion in Arkham Knight shouldn't come as much of a surprise. A few Easter Eggs related to the character did make it in the game, and in 2016, an unused character thumbnail for Zsasz was also discovered with a full redesign:



Batman™: Arkham Knight brings the award-winning Arkham trilogy from Rocksteady Studios to its epic conclusion. Developed exclusively for New-Gen platforms, Batman: Arkham Knight introduces Rocksteady's uniquely designed version of the Batmobile.

Rocksteady Rumored To Be Working On A New BATMAN Game After SUICIDE SQUAD: KILL THE JUSTICE LEAGUE Flopped
Related:

Rocksteady Rumored To Be Working On A New BATMAN Game After SUICIDE SQUAD: KILL THE JUSTICE LEAGUE Flopped

SUICIDE SQUAD: KILL THE JUSTICE LEAGUE Confirmed To Address Mystery Surrounding Batman's ARKHAM KNIGHT Fate
Recommended For You:

SUICIDE SQUAD: KILL THE JUSTICE LEAGUE Confirmed To Address Mystery Surrounding Batman's ARKHAM KNIGHT Fate

DISCLAIMER: As a user generated site and platform, ComicBookMovie.com is protected under the DMCA (Digital Millenium Copyright Act) and "Safe Harbor" provisions.

This post was submitted by a user who has agreed to our Terms of Service and Community Guidelines. ComicBookMovie.com will disable users who knowingly commit plagiarism, piracy, trademark or copyright infringement. Please CONTACT US for expeditious removal of copyrighted/trademarked content. CLICK HERE to learn more about our copyright and trademark policies.

Note that ComicBookMovie.com, and/or the user who contributed this post, may earn commissions or revenue through clicks or purchases made through any third-party links contained within the content above.

DTor91
DTor91 - 12/10/2018, 11:01 PM
The game wasn’t as wel-received as Asylum or Ciry, but lukewarm most accurately describes Origins. Knight was anything but a lukewarm reception.
Darkknight2149
Darkknight2149 - 12/10/2018, 11:05 PM
@DTor91 -
"Lukewarm" is also very generous for Arkham Origins. They were both divisive.
TheSoulEater
TheSoulEater - 12/15/2018, 2:34 AM
@DTor91 - Origins was underrated and very well done
Saga
Saga - 12/10/2018, 11:21 PM
The biggest dissapointment in Batman history
TheTick91
TheTick91 - 12/11/2018, 3:21 AM
@Saga - Batman & Robin?
Vish617
Vish617 - 12/10/2018, 11:53 PM
Arkham Knight was...alright. I hate the ending.
Himura
Himura - 12/11/2018, 12:52 AM
thought this game was a pretty big step down from Arkham City. I 100% Arkham City and loved every minute of it.

In AK, The Riddler puzzles werent very great and half the game was a Batmobile simulator. Also the whole reveal about the Arkham Knight being Jason Todd was anti-climactic especially since everyone guessed it and Rocksteady claimed it was a completely original character.
Doomsday8888
Doomsday8888 - 12/11/2018, 1:44 AM
What @SuperDude001 said dammit!!! >:(
DaHyro
DaHyro - 12/11/2018, 4:12 AM
I wish Paul Dini could have written the story :( AK’s plot was such a clustertruck
SpideyPuffsMJ
SpideyPuffsMJ - 12/11/2018, 7:21 AM
Unnecessary. He was cool in Arkham City. AK gets the appropriate amount of shit. Great graphics/performances but didn't come close to Arkham City (was never gonna live up to it, but it could have gotten a lot closer). Professor Pyg was a great and terrifying side mission. Unrelated: Spider-Man is doing DLC right. I enjoyed the hell out of the Hammerhead pack.
SpideyPuffsMJ
SpideyPuffsMJ - 12/11/2018, 7:22 AM
The Bat-Tank missions in Knight make me want to die
Omegacron
Omegacron - 12/11/2018, 12:26 PM
Zsasz would have been neat as a stealth battle, with the two of you playing a game of "cat-and-mouse" throughout the shadows.
View Recorder