So this is separate from the Arkham universe even though based on what happens at the start it seems like it's a direct continuation to the Knightfall from Arkham Knight?
Its separate.
I heard SS is supposed to be after Knight...but there are conflicting reports.
Anyway...
I havent found a source to that, but a german gaming site reports about an interview or so where Patrick Redding, the Creative Director speaks about the reason why batman isnt around.
According to it, it was done so that the players dont feel a sense of safety so that the players think about how they would protect gotham etc.
And that is such a weird reasoning if true.
Because you dont need to get rid of Batman for that.
That sounds a bit like they havent understood why the fans embraced the arkham series this much.
And it seems like they didnt get the court of owls story either.
Because thats exactly what the court did to Bruce, he put him into a position where he didnt knew his city anymore, the safety he felt knowing every corner of the city...was gone when the Court showed up.
He had to think about how to protect gotham from a threat that was around longer than himself.
Anyway...whats done is done.
They decided this and run with it.
No reason to lose sleep over it because it wont change a thing.
So lets look forward and embrace this game.
Im thinking about DLC characters, which i assume will be a thing.
They wouldnt let this chance go by adding at least 2-3 more members right?
Would love to see damian but since tim is still robin, i doubt it.
So my best bet is Kate...Batwoman would be so cool to see in this.