(2013) serves as a prequel to Rocksteady’s trilogy, developed by WB Games Montréal. Set five years before Arkham Asylum , it captures a raw, younger Bruce Wayne on a transformative Christmas Eve when Black Mask places a $50 million bounty on his head, attracting eight of the world’s deadliest assassins. Core Gameplay & Mechanics
As of version 1.0 with all DLCs, the PC port is well-optimized for modern hardware, supporting DX11 effects and PhysX. However, players should keep multiple save backups, as the game is occasionally prone to script bugs during open-world traversal.
Refines the "Freeflow" system. While largely similar to Arkham City , it introduces the Shock Gloves , which allow Batman to bypass shields and stun enemies more efficiently once charged. Batman: Arkham Origins [v 1.0 DLCs] (2013) PC...
Includes the Deathstroke and Black Mask challenge maps, along with various cosmetic suits (New 52, First Appearance, Batman: Noel). Key Strengths
A challenge map pack following Bruce Wayne’s martial arts training in a Himalayan monastery under Master Kirigi. (2013) serves as a prequel to Rocksteady’s trilogy,
Roger Craig Smith (Batman) and Troy Baker (Joker) deliver fantastic performances that honor the legacy of Kevin Conroy and Mark Hamill while adding their own youthful aggression. PC Performance Note
Features an enhanced "Crime Scene Reconstruction" system, allowing you to scrub through digital holograms of events to find clues and track bullet trajectories. However, players should keep multiple save backups, as
Expands the map into "New Gotham," connected by the Pioneers Bridge. It includes the Batcave as a functional hub for upgrades and combat training. Included DLCs (v 1.0 / Complete Edition)