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Batman: Arkham Knight is an action-adventure game developed by Rocksteady Studios, released in 2015. It is the final installment in the Arkham series. Players control Batman as he faces Scarecrow, who unites Gotham's criminals to destroy the Dark Knight. The mysterious Arkham Knight, a new adversary, aids Scarecrow in his plan. The game features open-world exploration, stealth, combat, and puzzle-solving. A key addition is the Batmobile, used for traversal and combat. The story explores Batman’s psychological struggles and the collapse of his alliances as Gotham spirals into chaos.
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In the explosive finale to the Arkham series, Batman faces the ultimate threat against the city he is sworn to protect. The Scarecrow returns to unite an impressive roster of supervillains, including Penguin, Two-Face, Harley Quinn, Firefly, Poison Ivy, and Riddler to destroy The Dark Knight forever. The most intriguing member of this alliance, however, is the deadly and enigmatic Arkham Knight.
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DLC & Expansions

Batman: Arkham Knight - PlayStation Exclusive Scarecrow Nightmare Missions
DLCBatman: Arkham Knight – PlayStation Exclusive Scarecrow Nightmare Missions is a set of exclusive missions for the PlayStation versions of Batman: Arkham Knight. These missions involve a twisted, nightmarish version of Gotham where Scarecrow uses fear toxins to create horrific, altered realities. Players take control of the Batmobile to battle against terrifying, mutated versions of iconic enemies and navigate surreal environments. The missions offer additional combat challenges and vehicle-based gameplay, focusing on Scarecrow’s psychological warfare tactics.
Jun 2015

Batman: Arkham Knight - A Matter of Family
DLCBatman: Arkham Knight – A Matter of Family is a story expansion where players control Batgirl, Barbara Gordon, before the events of Arkham Asylum. Set in an abandoned amusement park, Batgirl teams up with Robin to rescue Commissioner Gordon, who has been kidnapped by the Joker. The DLC introduces Batgirl’s unique combat style, focused on hacking and stealth, and features puzzles, dual-play combat with Robin, and Joker's henchmen as primary enemies. The storyline explores Batgirl’s early crime-fighting career and her relationship with Batman and Robin.
Jul 2015

Batman: Arkham Knight - Red Hood Story Pack
DLCBatman: Arkham Knight – Red Hood Story Pack is a DLC where players control Red Hood, the anti-hero persona of Jason Todd. Set before the events of the main game, it follows Red Hood as he hunts down and dismantles Black Mask’s criminal operations in Gotham. The pack features fast-paced combat, firearms, and brutal takedowns, reflecting Red Hood’s more lethal approach compared to Batman. The DLC offers a short narrative-driven experience with standalone missions focusing on direct confrontation and aggression
Aug 2015

Batman: Arkham Knight - Harley Quinn Story Pack
DLCFor the first time in the Arkham series take on the role of Joker’s psychotic side-kick Harley Quinn and wreak havoc inside the Blüdhaven Police Department as you smash, crash and bash your way to a friend very much in need. With this exclusive Story Pack experience events in the lead-up to Arkham Knight as you infiltrate Blüdhaven to rescue your partner in crime: Poison Ivy. Baseball bat in hand, lure unsuspecting enemies with the ‘Jack-in-the-box,’ entangle them with your ‘Snare Trap’, or unleash ‘Mayhem Mode’ to savor Harley’s devastatingly chaotic nature first-hand.
Aug 2015

Batman: Arkham Knight - GCPD Lockdown
DLCBatman: Arkham Knight – GCPD Lockdown is a DLC released in October 2015. Set after the events of the main game, players control Nightwing as he works to prevent the Penguin from escaping the Gotham City Police Department. The DLC focuses on combat and stealth, with Nightwing using his acrobatic fighting style and gadgets to defeat Penguin’s gang. The mission highlights Nightwing’s role in maintaining order in Gotham while Batman is absent.
Oct 2015

Batman: Arkham Knight - A Flip of a Coin
DLCBatman: Arkham Knight – A Flip of a Coin is a story DLC released in November 2015. Players take control of Robin (Tim Drake) as he attempts to stop Two-Face, who is planning a major heist in Gotham City. The DLC features stealth, combat, and puzzle-solving, with Robin using his signature staff and gadgets to eliminate enemies and disable security systems. The story expands Robin’s role in the Arkham Knight narrative, exploring his growth as a vigilante following the events of the main game.
Nov 2015

Batman: Arkham Knight - Catwoman's Revenge
DLCBatman: Arkham Knight - Catwoman's Revenge is a story-driven DLC released in November 2015. Set after the events of the main game, players control Catwoman as she seeks revenge on the Riddler for imprisoning her. The mission focuses on stealth and combat, requiring players to navigate a Riddler hideout filled with enemies and traps. Unlike Batman’s sections, Catwoman relies on agility and gadgets to outmaneuver opponents and solve puzzles.
Nov 2015

Batman: Arkham Knight - Season of Infamy: Most Wanted Expansion
ExpansionBatman: Arkham Knight - Season of Infamy: Most Wanted Expansion is downloadable content released in December 2015. It adds four new missions to the game, each featuring iconic Batman villains: Ra's al Ghul, Killer Croc, Mad Hatter, and Mr. Freeze. These missions expand the "Most Wanted" side quests, integrating into the main game’s open world. Players confront unique challenges tied to each villain, further exploring their stories and connections to Gotham. The DLC also introduces new areas and gameplay mechanics specific to each mission.
Dec 2015
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