Introduction and Early Info

Welcome to Gotham! Learn the basics of Batman: Arkham Origins, a prequel to the Arkham series. Get ready for an early career defining moment for the Dark Knight.

Alright, so you're diving into Batman: Arkham Origins? Awesome! This game is actually a prequel, meaning it takes place before Arkham Asylum and Arkham City. You'll be playing as a younger, less experienced Batman on Christmas Eve, facing a really defining moment in his early days as a crime fighter. It's all about how he becomes the Dark Knight we know. You'll meet a bunch of key characters for the first time and start forging some important relationships. On Christmas Eve, Batman's already on the job, dealing with a big breakout at Blackgate penitentiary orchestrated by Black Mask. Things get intense fast – Black Mask even takes out Commissioner Loeb! He escapes, but Batman has to deal with Killer Croc first. After that fight, Batman finds out that Black Mask has put a massive $50 million bounty on his head, and a bunch of the world's deadliest assassins are in Gotham to collect. Your first real challenges will be taking on assassins like Deathstroke and Electrocutioner. Keep an eye out for Penguin; he might know where Black Mask is hiding. Just be ready, because things get complicated quickly. You'll learn that the Black Mask you're chasing might not be who you think he is, and a certain clown prince of crime is making his debut. It's a wild ride from the start, so pay attention to the clues and who you can trust!