Arkham Shadow Update Introduces Additional Challenge Missions and New Localizations

Today is a big day for gamers as some eagerly awaited features are finally here. Fans have been buzzing about these updates for quite a while, and here’s what you can expect:

First up, the Character Viewer makes its debut, giving players more depth and insight into their favorite characters. Additionally, new challenge maps have been added to the roster. In the Predator category, "The Disorderlies" and "Rumble on Deck" provide fresh scenarios, while the Combat section introduces "Stowaway Brawl" and "Arkham’s Finest."

In terms of audio enhancements, localized voice tracks now support French, German, Italian, European Spanish, Latin American Spanish, Japanese, and Korean. Plus, a slew of bug fixes and polishing make the experience smoother than ever.

Audio & Haptics:

• Expect a richer auditory experience with various new sound effects.
• Languages receive full voice track localization.
• Certain UI-related haptic feedback issues have been resolved.

Campaign Improvements:

• Several problem areas that led players outside of the game world have been fixed to enhance immersion.
• Collision issues and progression-stopping bugs, like respawning enemies on Gotham rooftops, have been addressed.
• The Batclaw glitch that impeded progression is no more, and issues like players breaking the hostage encounter in the sewer have been tackled.
• Voiceover overlaps have been minimized, while weather effects and Gotham’s skyline appear more realistic in the relevant chapters.

Cinematics:

• An issue with being stuck in Detective Vision during the prologue is fixed, as well as problems with skipping cinematics in Chapter 3.
• Improvements in animations bring characters like Dr. Crane and Dr. Quinzel to life, and the cowl HUD no longer appears during cutscenes.

Gameplay Enhancements:

• A delay timer adjustment ensures smoother transitions after introduction animations.
• Objects like knives and shields are more visible in Detective Vision.
• Improvements to enemy AI mean they now scan perches more effectively, and jammer icons become easier to spot.
• UI improvements make input prompts more visible, and takedown alignments and combat animations are polished.
• Achievements now sync correctly between profiles, and players receive credit for breaking Rat Radios.

Stability Updates:

• Rare crashes tied to map indicators and Vulkan validation errors should no longer be an issue.

UI Tweaks:

• The new feature lets you replay Echo voiceovers from the Database.
• Solved the map rendering problem where certain elements would vanish.

These updates aim to refine your gaming experience significantly, offering both new features and a much-needed polish to elements across the board. Whether you’re tackling new challenges or revisiting old favorites, these enhancements should make for a thrilling adventure.