Yes, Batman: Arkham Origins will have a multiplayer component. Nervous? Well, you may not have to worry about it too much. Check out the trailer for it above and then read on for a few more details about it from OXM.
Two players star as Batman and Robin, engaged in a three-way war with two teams of elite criminals - three from Bane's gang, and three from Joker's. As in every third-person shooter, the criminal players can use and vault over cover, perform evasive rolls and are equipped with no-nonsense ballistic weaponry. Any kills they score drive down the other gang's "reinforcements", and when one gang's reinforcement count reaches zero, all their opponents have to do is mop up any survivors.
Batman and Robin, meanwhile, are stalking the shadows high above, picking off stragglers or those unlucky or bull-headed enough to wander off. Each takedown they earn will fill a shared "intimidation" gauge, and once that fills completely, the heroes win. From time to time, Alfred will also radio in and point out high-value team captains, which grant additional intimidation points if taken down. Varying your takedowns and tactics will also fill the gauge faster.
Batman and Robin, meanwhile, are stalking the shadows high above, picking off stragglers or those unlucky or bull-headed enough to wander off. Each takedown they earn will fill a shared "intimidation" gauge, and once that fills completely, the heroes win. From time to time, Alfred will also radio in and point out high-value team captains, which grant additional intimidation points if taken down. Varying your takedowns and tactics will also fill the gauge faster.
It would be terrible of me to simply copy and paste the entire four page preview from OXM. So, be sure to hit up their website for the full details on what you can expect from the Arkham Origins multiplayer when the game releases in late October.
Oh yes, don't expect to see multiplayer included in the Wii U version of the game. The teams behind the game wish instead to focus on the game communities that have the largest multiplayer base. Ouch!
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