In an announcement on the game’s forum, developer Rocksteady said;
The cancellation was announced on Wednesday, less than a week before the game’s launch. Customers who pre-ordered this edition are advised to contact their retailer where refunds are available.
These “unforeseen circumstances” appear to suggest a problem with the quality of the transformable Batmobile statue, manufactured by Triforce, which was the main feature of the collector’s edition.
As a gesture of goodwill, Rocksteady is making the New 52 skin pack, including Batman, Robin, and Nightwing, available free of charge to everyone who purchases the game.
Batman: Arkham Knight will be released on PS4, Xbox One, and PC on June 23.