Batman: Arkham Origins

Batman Arkham Origins is a spin-off from Rocksteady's main Arkham series and was developed by Splash Damage. This release follows a younger Bruce Wayne as he finds himself being framed by a mysterious villain named Black Mask.

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Released
October 25, 2013
ESRB
T for Teen: Blood, Drug Reference, Language, Mild Suggestive Themes, Violence
Developer(s)
WB Games Montreal
Publisher(s)
Warner Bros. Games
Engine
Unreal Engine 3
Multiplayer
Online Multiplayer, Local Multiplayer, Local Co-Op
Franchise
Batman

Batman™: Arkham Origins is the next installment in the blockbuster Batman: Arkham videogame franchise. Developed by WB Games Montréal, the game features an expanded Gotham City and introduces an original prequel storyline set several years before the events of Batman: Arkham Asylum and Batman: Arkham City, the first two critically acclaimed games of the franchise. Taking place before the rise of Gotham City’s most dangerous criminals, the game showcases a young and unrefined Batman as he faces a defining moment in his early career as a crime fighter that sets his path to becoming the Dark Knight.

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Why Another Batman Arkham Prequel Tackling Mr. Freeze Would Be on Thin Ice

Mr. Freeze's story has been told so succinctly and thoroughly in the Arkhamverse that another prequel appearance could seek to ruin it.

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A New Arkham Game Will Hopefully Endeavor to Best Batman’s Coolest Batsuit

Batman has at least one new Batsuit for each Arkhamverse game, though one from a prequel entry's story-related DLC is arguably the cream of the crop.

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The Arkhamverse’s Prequel Future Should Be a Marathon, Not a Sprint

While the number of years between Shadow and Asylum is still vague, Batman's Arkham series will hopefully take its time in the prequel era.

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A Batman: Arkham Shadow Sequel Can’t Leave One Gadget to Rot in Batman: Arkham Origins’ Tomb

With a foundation now for Batman: Arkham Shadow to spring forth from, one other Batman: Arkham Origins gadget will hopefully be reprised.

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Batman Beyond Could Be the Arkhamverse’s Greatest Boon, But Not for the Reason You Think

A Batman Beyond-inspired title may be precisely what the Arkhamverse needs to revitalize its lore potential and put distance between it and nostalgia.

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Arkham Games Might Never Be the Same If Rocksteady’s Batman Beyond Rumor is True

If the rumor of a Rocksteady Batman Beyond Arkhamverse game is true, moment-to-moment gameplay must irreparably evolve with the times.

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Why a Rocksteady Batman Beyond Game Would Be Fascinating Following Batman: Arkham Knight

A Rocksteady Batman Beyond game that follows Arkhamverse lore would have a neat hurdle to cross when it comes to Batman: Arkham Knight's story.

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A Rocksteady Batman Beyond Game Should Give One Character the Role They Deserve

If Rocksteady truly is pursuing a Batman Beyond storyline for its Arkhamverse it could have an easy layup with one pivotal character's development.

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The Arkhamverse’s Batman May Not Be Dead, But He’s Been Ready to Move on for Nearly a Decade

Batman's future is reportedly bright in video games; nonetheless, Rocksteady will have a tall order ahead of it in donning the cape and cowl again.