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This is the Galaxy S7 Edge Gotham deserves, but really doesn’t need

Updated Dec 19th, 2018 9:18PM EST

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Earlier today, Samsung unveiled a brand new Galaxy S7 edge smartphone, the kind of device that Gotham probably deserves but doesn’t really need at all.

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The Galaxy S7 edge Batman edition is a regular Galaxy S7 edge restyled to look match Batman, which is all you need to know if you’re a fan of the Dark Knight. If you’re not, then having a black Galaxy S7 edge in your pocket that features a Batman logo on the back and Batman lock screen theme might not make much sense.

The special Galaxy S7 version commemorates the three-year anniversary of the release of Injustice: Gods Among Us, a Batman mobile game. Conveniently, though, the launch of the Galaxy S7 edge Batman edition follows the release of the Batman v. Superman movie – a blockbuster hit that didn’t get the warmest reception from critics.

The phone will be available for purchase in early June in certain markets, including China, Singapore, Korea, Latin America and others. The handset will ship with a free Gear VR headset, Injustice game credits and Oculus VR content vouchers.

A video showing off the smartphone and the full press release follow below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eW_0aYguJ_E

Samsung and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment Join Forces to Celebrate the Third Anniversary of Injustice: Gods Among Us with Limited Release of Samsung Galaxy S7 edge Injustice Edition

Samsung Electronics, today announced the Galaxy S7 edge Injustice Edition in collaboration with Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and DC Entertainment. To commemorate the third anniversary of the popular mobile game, Injustice: Gods Among Us, the companies came together to bring Samsung’s technology and one of the game’s central characters, Batman, in a sleek, high-performance smartphone. The limited edition Galaxy S7 edge Injustice Edition will be available in early June exclusively in select territories, including China, Singapore, Korea, Latin America, Russia and others to be announced soon.

With enhanced hardware and software capability, and bigger battery capacity ensuring long play time, the Samsung Galaxy S7 edge is optimized for the best gaming experience, fueling a natural partnership between the two brands.

Developed from the ground up by award-winning NetherRealm Studios, the Injustice: Gods Among Us mobile game delivers stunning graphics and a completely unique fighting gameplay experience. The game features a collectible card mechanic and engages players in 3-on-3 tag team combat that features many of DC’s most iconic characters.

“We are excited to partner with Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and offer a special edition of Galaxy S7 edge for fans of Injustice: Gods Among Us,” said Younghee Lee, Executive Vice President of Global Marketing, IT & Mobile Division at Samsung Electronics. “Samsung always seeks to provide the best mobile gaming experience for its users, and this partnership reinforces our commitment to the game’s fans.”

The Galaxy S7 edge Injustice Edition package is equipped with a sleek deep black Galaxy S7 edge, accentuated by gold detailing and an iconic seal on the back, inspired by Batman. The package additionally offers a Gear VR (in select territories), along with Injustice game credit and Oculus VR content vouchers.*

The Injustice: Gods Among Us game is available as a free download on Google Play.

Chris Smith Senior Writer

Chris Smith has been covering consumer electronics ever since the iPhone revolutionized the industry in 2008. When he’s not writing about the most recent tech news for BGR, he brings his entertainment expertise to Marvel’s Cinematic Universe and other blockbuster franchises.

Outside of work, you’ll catch him streaming almost every new movie and TV show release as soon as it's available.