If you had told us five years ago that Batman: Arkham Knight would somehow make its way onto the Nintendo Switch, we probably would’ve laughed, shaken our heads, and gone back to arguing about which Arkham game had the best combat. And yet, here we are. In December 2023, Arkham Knight—along with its predecessors—officially launched on the Switch. The catch? Well, it wasn’t exactly the smoothest experience. If we’re being honest, the performance was terrible. But regardless, it was still a surprise to see the game join Nintendo’s library at all.

With that in mind, the recent reports of Rocksteady working on a brand-new single-player Batman game would normally be the kind of thing we’d take with a grain of salt. Studios revisit popular franchises all the time, and rumors like this come and go. But this time? This time, we’re listening—because there’s a decent chance that whatever Rocksteady is cooking up could eventually land on the highly anticipated Switch 2.

The Fallout from Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League

According to a Bloomberg report that takes a deep dive into Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment’s current struggles, Rocksteady is allegedly back in Gotham after the disappointing launch of Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League in 2024. The game, which was hyped up as the next big thing from the studio that gave us Arkham Asylum, City, and Knight, turned out to be a financial disaster. After multiple delays and a rough reception from fans who weren’t thrilled about the live-service approach, the game ended up losing Warner Bros. a staggering $200 million.

Let’s be real—after Suicide Squad underperformed, it makes perfect sense for Rocksteady to return to its roots. The Arkham Trilogy is still one of the most beloved superhero gaming franchises of all time, and despite the years that have passed, there’s still a huge appetite for another single-player Batman experience. But don’t get too excited just yet. The Bloomberg report suggests that Rocksteady’s next project is still “years away from landing.” Not exactly what we were hoping to hear, but honestly, not a shocking revelation either. Big AAA games take time, especially when you’re trying to live up to the legacy of the Arkham series.

Could the Next Arkham Game Come to Switch 2?

There’s been a growing trend of major publishers throwing their support behind Nintendo, with companies like Microsoft and Take-Two signaling that they’re interested in bringing more of their titles to the platform. Warner Bros. has already shown a willingness to port games to the current Switch—even if some of them run like they’ve been hit with a Mr. Freeze blast. With the upcoming Switch 2 rumored to be significantly more powerful, it’s not outside the realm of possibility that a new Rocksteady Batman game could end up there.

Of course, we still don’t know anything concrete about Rocksteady’s new project. Could it be a direct sequel to Arkham Knight? A reboot? Something entirely fresh but still set in Gotham? There’s also the big question of how it will fit into the broader Batman gaming landscape, especially with WB Games Montréal’s Gotham Knights and its live-service approach. Fans are hoping for a return to what made the Arkham series so great—tight combat, a gripping narrative, and a beautifully realized Gotham City to explore. Whether Rocksteady delivers on that remains to be seen.

What Comes Next?

At this point, we’re in wait-and-see mode. Given how long AAA development cycles are these days, it’ll probably be a while before we get an official announcement, let alone a release date. But one thing is certain—if Rocksteady is indeed returning to Batman, the hype train is about to leave the station.

What do you think? Are you excited about the possibility of a new Arkham game? Do you think it could end up on the Switch 2? Drop your thoughts in the comments and let’s discuss!