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Batman: Arkham Knight

Batman: Arkham Knight is a 2015 action-adventure video game developed by Rocksteady Studios and published by Warner Bros.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Batman: Arkham Knight is a 2015 action-adventure video game developed by Rocksteady Studios and published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. It is the fourth main instalment in the Batman: Arkham series and a direct sequel to Batman: Arkham City. The game is set in an open-world version of Gotham City and follows Batman as he confronts Scarecrow during a citywide evacuation.

Gameplay

Batman: Arkham Knight is an action-adventure game set in an open-world Gotham City. Players can explore the city freely from the start of the game. The Batmobile is a major gameplay feature, allowing players to traverse the city and engage in combat.

Story

The story takes place nine months after Batman: Arkham City. Batman faces Scarecrow and other enemies amid a citywide evacuation of Gotham. The Arkham Knight serves as a major antagonist in the plot; the character was later revealed in DC material to be Jason Todd, Batman's former partner Robin.

Development and release

The game was developed by Rocksteady Studios and published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. It launched on June 23, 2015 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Windows. It is the fourth main game in the Batman: Arkham series.

Reception and legacy

Batman: Arkham Knight is generally regarded as a major entry in the Arkham series and was the final main Rocksteady-developed Batman game. It helped establish the Arkham Knight concept beyond the game itself in later DC publications. The game was released in Canada on the same international launch window as other major markets and remains part of the broader Batman media franchise widely consumed by Canadian players.

Key facts

  • Batman: Arkham Knight is the fourth main instalment in the Batman: Arkham series and a direct sequel to Batman: Arkham City.
  • The game is set in an open-world Gotham City and features the Batmobile as a major gameplay element.
  • The story follows Batman confronting Scarecrow and the Arkham Knight during a citywide evacuation.
  • It was released on June 23, 2015 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Windows.
  • The Arkham Knight character was later revealed to be Jason Todd in DC material.
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Canadian context

The game was released in Canada on the same international launch window as other major markets, and it remains part of the broader Batman media franchise widely consumed by Canadian players.

Frequently asked questions

What kind of game is Batman: Arkham Knight?
It is an action-adventure video game set in an open-world Gotham City.
Who developed Batman: Arkham Knight?
It was developed by Rocksteady Studios.
When was Batman: Arkham Knight released?
It was released worldwide on June 23, 2015.
What is the game's place in the series?
It is the fourth main installment in the Batman: Arkham series and a direct sequel to Batman: Arkham City.
Who is the Arkham Knight?
In later DC material, the Arkham Knight is identified as Jason Todd, Batman's former partner Robin.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Batman:_Arkham_Knight
    Supports: Developer, publisher, release year, series position, storyline setup, open-world Gotham City
  2. Simple English Wikipedia — https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Batman:_Arkham_Knight
    Supports: Release date, platforms, voice cast details
  3. Fandom — https://arkhamcity.fandom.com/wiki/Batman:_Arkham_Knight
    Supports: Release date, platforms, reception, story elements including Scarecrow and Arkham Knight
  4. DC — https://www.dc.com/blog/2019/05/08/who-is-the-arkham-knight
    Supports: Arkham Knight identity as Jason Todd and the character's later DC comic use
  5. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3554580/
    Supports: Release date and series status