Please note this is the NTSC version of the game which is compatible with PAL systems Any future DLC may require a US PSN account Batman Arkham Origins is the next installment in the blockbuster Batman Arkham videogame franchise Developed by WB Games Montreal the game features an expanded Gotham City & introduces an original prequel storyline set several years before the events of Batman Arkham Asylum & 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 & 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 As the story unfolds players will meet many important characters for the first time & forge key relationships The Arkham Story Begins Batman Arkham Origins features an all-new single-player campaign written by Dooma Wendschuh & Corey May with Geoff Johns consulting Players become an early-career Batman as he encounters for the first time many of the super villains that shape his future Enhanced Detective Mode Batman’s detective skills are tested as never before with an all-new Crime Scene system that allows players to scrub through the evidence in order to find key pieces of information Players use Batman’s cowl & Bat Computer to digitally recreate crime scenes allowing them track clues that normal eyes would miss Gotham City as Never Seen Before Explore areas of Gotham City before its transformation into Arkham City & experience all new areas & other iconic locations The dynamic & rich environments are filled with a variety of enemies “crimes-in-progress” & other content that will encourage exploration & player engagement Most Wanted Side Missions Hunt down villains who are connected to but not part of the core story It’s the player’s choice if & when they want to complete these threads New Enemies Encounter new enemies such as the Armored Enforcer & Martial Artist who challenge fans to approach Free Flow Combat in different ways New Gadget Utilize an arsenal of familiar gadgets from previous Batman Arkham games as well as new items such as the Remote Claw Batman can take down enemies by using the Remote Claw to attach enemies to one another or to objects within the environment for quick takedowns New & Familiar Characters Encounter a full cast of iconic DC Comics characters including Black Mask Penguin Deathstroke Bane Anarky Captain Gordon The Joker & others