Previously unseen concept art from the cancelled follow-up to Batman: Arkham Knight, known as Project Sabbath, has emerged, showcasing character designs of Bruce Wayne, Damian Wayne, and other notable characters. This project by Warner Bros. Games Montreal was first hinted in 2016 but was ultimately abandoned in favor of Gotham Knights. Concept art depicting an older Bruce Wayne and a gritty Gotham City had surfaced before, and recent artwork revealed further character designs, including Killer Croc and The Huntress. Despite strong initial interest, Project Sabbath was sidelined following a lackluster reception for Gotham Knights and criticisms of other Batman-related titles.
What is Project Sabbath in the Batman series?Project Sabbath was a cancelled sequel to Batman: Arkham Knight by Warner Bros. Games Montreal, intended to feature an older Bruce Wayne and his son Damian as the new Batman. The game was set to utilize innovative gameplay elements from the Nemesis System of Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor but was ultimately scrapped for the development of Gotham Knights.
Batman: Arkham Knight, released in 2015, is part of a critically acclaimed series of action-adventure games set in the DC Comics universe. The Arkham series is known for its rich storytelling, immersive gameplay, and iconic characters. Following the success of Arkham Knight, fan anticipation for a sequel remained high, making the cancellation of Project Sabbath a disappointment for many fans eager to see the next chapter in the Batman saga.
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Ugh, WB Montreal’s Batman curse strikes again—those Damian and Huntress designs look *so* good, but now we’re stuck wondering what could’ve been. At least the art leaks feed our collective what if obsession while Gotham Knights collects dust.
(Seriously, though, who keeps greenlighting these decisions Let them cook)
Man, seeing that unused Nemesis System tech hurts—imagine the chaotic fun of Gotham’s villains adapting to your moves. At least the concept art gives us a peek at what could’ve been a wild Batman & Damian team-up.
(Also, WB Montreal really can’t catch a break with their Batman projects, huh)