PC version - Important update

[Keir]

Hi PC Bat-fans.

It has just been announced the PC version of Batman: Arkham Asylum will be released on the 15th of September (North America) and the 18th of September (Europe and beyond) and utlises really cool PhysX technology from NVIDIA. Read on for more details.....

The 360 and PS3 versions are still hitting on the 25th (North America) and 28th of August (Europe and beyond).

Highly Anticipated Eidos Interactive and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment Videogame Batman: Arkham Asylum to support NVIDIA PhysX technology
An immersive adventure unfolds in stunning detail

Eidos Interactive, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and NVIDIA Corporation today announced that the Games for Windows LIVE release of forthcoming DC Comics-licensed videogame, Batman: Arkham Asylum, will feature NVIDIA® PhysX® technology, which allows for the creation of incredibly realistic worlds full of interactive materials and objects. As a result, PC gamers will get to experience intense realism and fully immerse themselves in Batman’s journey into Gotham City’s asylum for the criminally insane.

Hardware accelerated by supported NVIDIA GeForce GPUs, PhysX technology provides an even deeper level of engagement for players of Batman: Arkham Asylum by utilizing the processing power of the NVIDIA GPU to render stunning in-game physics objects in the environment that not only add to the overall look of the game, but create an immersive and believable world.

With PhysX technology enabled, players can explore darkened corridors packed with volumetric fog which reacts to Batman’s movement and cobwebs which tear with his passing. Combat becomes a maelstrom of motion as office papers are thrown into the air alongside soda cans and litter as Batman lands each punch upon The Joker’s henchmen. Throughout the game, the decaying gothic architecture is realized to an incredible detail with wall tiles chipping and breaking, stone pillars crumbling upon impact, and particles from breaking glass and debris shattering and falling down around Batman’s feet.

“Supporting NVIDIA PhysX technology has allowed us to add that little bit extra to the PC version of the game,” said Sefton Hill, Game Director at Rocksteady Studios. “As Batman interacts with the world, the aging asylum creates a more immersive, believable world which really draws the player in.”

Batman: Arkham Asylum™ exposes players to a unique, dark and atmospheric adventure that takes them to the depths of Arkham Asylum – Gotham City’s psychiatric hospital for the criminally insane. Gamers will move in the shadows, instigate fear amongst their enemies and confront The Joker and Gotham City’s most notorious villains who have taken over the asylum. Using a wide range of Batman’s gadgets and abilities, players will become the Invisible Predator and attempt to foil The Joker’s demented scheme.

The NVIDIA PhysX development platform consists of a robust physics engine, API, and middleware designed to give developers and animators unprecedented creative control over the look of their final in-game interactivity by allowing them to author and preview physics in real time. To take advantage of PhysX technology in Batman: Arkham Asylum, players must have a compatible NVIDIA GPU and a copy of the Games for Windows LIVE version of the game, which will be available beginning September 15th, 2009, in North America, and September 18th, 2009, in Europe and Australia.

Batman: Arkham Asylum™ will also be available for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft® and PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system from August 25th, 2009, in North America and August 28th, 2009, in Europe and Australia.

For more information on Batman: Arkham Asylum™, visit www.batmanarkhamasylum.com and for more information on NVIDIA PhysX technology, please visit www.nvidia.com/physx.
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Here are some screens showing off the jaw-dropping PhysX graphics:



I'll get some more just as soon as I can

[Ryuuie]

Wow, that's a huge delay. D: It releases the same day M:UA 2 does. o-o

Thanks for posting and letting us know!

[Drazar]

Originally Posted by Ryuuie

Wow, that's a huge delay. D: It releases the same day M:UA 2 does. o-o

Thanks for posting and letting us know!

I know it must suck for PC gamers that they need to wait 20 more days but when you think about it. Resident Evil 5 and SF4 took months to come. : <

[Vaad]

Looks good. The PC demo still coming tomorrow then Keir?

[Keir]

I'll try and get some more screenshots of the PhysX stuff shortly because it really is mind blowing stuff.

Originally Posted by Vaad

Looks good. The PC demo still coming tomorrow then Keir?

Yeah it is x 1,000,000

[Master_Arkham]

Thanks for your help, here a pc gamer.

[Nemesis296]

While it is disappointing that the PC version wont be released for a few weeks after, I have to commend you guys on utilizing the PhysX technology. It really is cutting edge stuff, and will be worth the wait. Besides, if my computer can hold up to snuff, then by the time the PC version releases I'll have finished the PS3 version by then

[Old_BenKenobi]

I think this is great news for PC players Delays suck, but at least they can reap the full benefits of their powerful systems.

[Termix]

Originally Posted by Keir

Hi PC Bat-fans.

It has just been announced the PC version of Batman: Arkham Asylum will be released on the 15th of September (North America) and the 18th of September (Europe and beyond) and utlises really cool PhysX technology from NVIDIA. Read on for more details.....

The 360 and PS3 versions are still hitting on the 25th (North America) and 28th of August (Europe and beyond).

KEIR YOU YOU..... AH!
Now I will get the game twice, be damned eidos!
PhysX is GREAT, i loved it in every game. Those helicopters in Mirror's Edge that swirled up dust and paper were really impressive, same goes for the "Cloth" clipping and Damage...
Btw anyone knows why it's released 3 days earlier in the U.S.?

[butterskenny]

My Birtday? I must wait until my birthday? Nooooooooooooooo

[jhonnyboy]

Thanks for the info, sucks to hear but its worth the wait. PC rules

[butterskenny]

Originally Posted by Termix

KEIR YOU YOU..... AH!
Now I will get the game twice, be damned eidos!
PhysX is GREAT, i loved it in every game. Those helicopters in Mirror's Edge that swirled up dust and paper were really impressive, same goes for the "Cloth" clipping and Damage...
Btw anyone knows why it's released 3 days earlier in the U.S.?

Why will you get this game twice now?

[Termix]

Well i already posted it in another thread, but fits here better 2 PhysX videos



any foliage in B:AA Keir?

[JD_Method]

Originally Posted by Termix

any foliage in B:AA Keir?

Let's not get started on the trees.

[Termix]

Originally Posted by butterskenny

Why will you get this game twice now?

I got semester break therefore i want to play it as soon as possible and I'll get it twice, because PS3/360 don't have PhysX implemented and i really love PhysX

[butterskenny]

Man, i don't really want to wait that long for the game. Me is mad now.

[jaycw2309]

The PC demo has got the enhanced Physx integrated, to give you all a taster of what we're working on for the full game

[butterskenny]

So, do the system requirements change now?

[Amputechture]

Really nice looking stuff! Not worth the whole PC setup for me personally though.

[Zogrim]

Originally Posted by jaycw2309

The PC demo has got the enhanced Physx integrated, to give you all a taster of what we're working on for the full game

What king of hardware PhysX support will Batman have actually ? trivial various types of particles and cloth, or something more advanced, like APEX or GPU rigid bodies ?

[jaycw2309]

Originally Posted by butterskenny

So, do the system requirements change now?

System specs haven't changed because of these enhancements being developed

[h3r3tic666]

wonder how it gonna looks on my HD4850 ... as the game is based on nvidia and physx

[Gregory89]

Well, sad message, I hoped enjoy the Batman Arkham Asylum on my birthday (1st september) May that delay be worth our waiting...



sorry for bad english...

[CaptainMcMulla]

Man i feel for the PC gamers. I hope it makes it a far more better experience.

[Termix]

Originally Posted by h3r3tic666

wonder how it gonna looks on my HD4850 ... as the game is based on nvidia and physx

Ummm referring to my information ATI-cards still do NOT support PhysX