'DC: Batman Bat-Tech Edition' Announced as First-Ever AR Mobile App for the Caped Crusader
If you’ve ever wanted to get inside the tech of the world’s greatest detective, today is going to be a very exciting day for you. A new augmented reality app from DC Comics and Warner Bros. lets you interact with and explore Batman’s most iconic and intricate gadgets in ways never seen before. And while this app offers a ton of entertaining content for kids of all ages, the coolest thing might just be the fact that you can help Batman fight crime from the comfort of your own home or on the go. Because Batman and his Bat-Tech has come to mobile devices at long last, you and your fellow Bat-Fans can keep Gotham safe wherever you are, whenever you want. The app’s launch day content should keep you plenty busy and entertained for a while, but stay tuned: More lore and DC Comics mythology is expected to be on the way in the months and years ahead. The official press release announcement follows below with plenty more details:
DC today announced the release of the ultimate Batman mobile experience for kids ages 6-12, the DC: Batman Bat-Tech Edition app, a one-of-a-kind free mobile app available today on the Apple and Google Play stores in 13 different languages around the world. Immersing kids in narrative-driven, technology-inspired activities, the new app lets kids join Batman’s crime-fighting team—the Knightwatch—and experience the world of Batman, learning how to use his Bat-Tech to fight crime and help defend Gotham City from his evil adversaries. The DC: Batman Bat-Tech Edition app is COPPA compliant and free to download and play.
Developed in conjunction with Warner Bros. Consumer Products, the new DC: Batman Bat-Tech Edition app features first-of-its-kind augmented reality (AR) technology to engage kids and immerse them in the world of the iconic DC Super Hero who uses crimefighting tech to help him foil the evil deeds of the Joker, Mr. Freeze, The Riddler and other DC Super-Villains. In addition to learning about Batman’s technology through the app’s AR storytelling features, kids can play mini games, transform photos with AR face filters and stickers, read exclusive digital comics, watch Batman Bat-Tech themed video content and gain access to the Batcomputer, the super-computer where Batman’s tech secrets are stored.
