Warner to publisher Arkham Asylum 2

Warner's confirmed it's to publish the now-announced Batman: Arkham Asylum 2, not Square Enix Europe.

“We are thrilled to build a global game franchise from Batman: Arkham Asylum, which is receiving an incredible response from gamers and fans of Batman around the world,” said WBIE boss Martin Tremblay.

“Rocksteady has taken Batman to a new level in the video game space and we are committed to delivering a sequel the fans will love.”

It's a worldwide deal. Unlucky, Herr Square. You'll just have to settle with FFXIII, instead.

PR after the break.

WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT ANNOUNCES SEQUEL TO THE CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED BATMAN: ARKHAM ASYLUMTM VIDEO GAME

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment Will Publish the Rocksteady Studios Sequel Worldwide

London, United Kingdom – December 14, 2009 – Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment today announced that it will be the worldwide publisher of the sequel to Batman: Arkham Asylum™, one of the year’s most highly reviewed and top-selling video games. The sequel to Batman: Arkham Asylum is currently in development with Rocksteady Studios and is based on DC Comics’ core Batman property.

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“We are thrilled to build a global game franchise from Batman: Arkham Asylum, which is receiving an incredible response from gamers and fans of Batman around the world,” said Martin Tremblay, President, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. “Rocksteady has taken Batman to a new level in the video game space and we are committed to delivering a sequel the fans will love.”

“Getting the opportunity to create Batman: Arkham Asylum and seeing its success has been a dream come true for the team,” said Sefton Hill, Game Director, Rocksteady Studios. “We are honoured to create the next chapter in this compelling story and promise to deliver another game worthy of the DARK KNIGHT.”