Leaked Footage Unveils Canceled Batman Game Starring Damian Wayne as the Dark Knight
What if Damian Wayne truly became Batman? Recent leaks online have revealed unreleased footage and images from a canceled Batman game by Rocksteady, the acclaimed developers behind the Arkham series. This project, which featured Bruce Wayne’s son, Damian, as the new Dark Knight, could have offered a fresh direction for the saga.
Footage from this unreleased project, reportedly titled Project Sabbath and promoted by The Arkham Channel, recently leaked online. Developed by Rocksteady, the game depicted a motorcycle chase featuring Damian Wayne and Killer Croc through Gotham City’s gritty, threatening urban landscape. Despite incomplete models and rough textures, the sequence conveys a chilling atmosphere of tension and unease, showcasing the game’s potential. Project Sabbath envisioned Damian Wayne assuming the mantle of Batman under the watchful eye of his father, Bruce Wayne, in a still-perilous Gotham, a handover that could have been a significant moment for the Batman saga.
Following Arkham Knight, Rocksteady aimed to evolve the Arkham universe. Project Sabbath would have introduced a more impulsive and aggressive Batman through Damian Wayne, depicting a younger, more tumultuous Dark Knight. Rocksteady envisioned Killer Croc in a major role, and his model was based on his Arkham Origins appearance. Additionally, sketches of Huntress suggest her planned involvement. These elements indicate a developing world with key characters already taking shape.
The exact reasons for Project Sabbath’s cancellation remain unconfirmed, but Rocksteady ultimately shifted its focus to Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League. While Suicide Squad received a mixed reception, contrasting sharply with the critical acclaim of the Arkham trilogy, Project Sabbath remained unreleased. This unproduced Batman spinoff held significant potential, featuring Damian Wayne as a younger, more complex Dark Knight. Its artistic vision included dynamic elements like motorcycle chases through a rugged city and the involvement of characters such as Huntress. Had it been released, Project Sabbath could have revitalized the Batman saga, introducing a fresh combat style and exploring a less seasoned iteration of the Caped Crusader.