'Batman: Arkham VR' allows players to become The Dark Knight at E3 2016

LOS ANGELES, June 15 (UPI) -- Gamers can now become The Dark Knight in developer Rocksteady Studios upcoming virtual reality title, Batman: Arkham VR.

The game, first revealed during Sony's annual E3 2016 press conference, is being made exclusively for the Playstation VR that works in conjunction with the Playstation 4.

"How do you feel when you put on that mask?" Mark Hamill, the voice of Batman nemesis The Joker says in the first trailer for Batman: Arkham VR. "If you find a mask that fits, you never need to take it off," he continues before Batman's signature cowl is revealed amid The Joker's laughter.

"Batman: Arkham VR immerses players into the Dark Knight's universe as they experience Gotham City through the eyes of the World's Greatest Detective," Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment said in a statement. "Delving deep into an all-new Batman: Arkham mystery, those who enter this virtual reality world must think like Batman and utilize his legendary gadgets to unravel a plot that threatens the lives of his closest allies."

"Rocksteady is always looking for new ways to further engross players into the worlds we create and Batman: Arkham VR is an example of how we're taking advantage of the latest technology to do that," added Sefton Hill, game director at Rocksteady Studios.

Batman: Arkham VR for the Playstation VR on Playstation 4 will be released this October. Sony's virtual reality headset will be Oct. 13, with a price tag of $399.