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Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate

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First release
Oct 25, 2013
Genres
Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Adventure, Shooter · Action, Stealth
Platforms
Nintendo 3DS, PlayStation Vita

Batman: Arkham Origins features an expanded Gotham City and introduces an original prequel storyline occurring several years before the events of Batman: Arkham Asylum and Batman: Arkham City. Taking place before the rise of Gotham City's most dangerous villains and assassins, the game showcases a young, raw, 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, witness identities being formed and key relationships being forged.

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Release dates
Nintendo 3DS
Oct 25, 2013
PlayStation Vita
Oct 25, 2013
Nintendo 3DS
Nov 08, 2013
All 4 release dates
PlayStation Vita
Dec 05, 2013
Age ratings
PEGI 16ESRB T
Game modes
Single player
Perspective
Third person
Where to buy
Keywords
assassin, exploration, metroidvania, 2.5d, action-adventure
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73
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IGDB · recorded 10 Oct 2026
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Language data: IGDB · recorded 10 Oct 2026