
Batman™: Arkham Knight
Rocksteady Studios · WB Games
Batman™: Arkham Knight brings the award-winning Arkham trilogy from Rocksteady Studios to its epic conclusion. Developed exclusively for New-Gen platforms, Batman: Arkham Knight introduces Rocksteady's uniquely designed version of the Batmobile.
Year 12
Jun 23, 2026 - Sep 23, 2026
No verified Batman: Arkham Knight content change was captured. The listed Mayhem Collection release and Absolute Difficulty Mode entries referred to LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, not Arkham Knight.
- Scope note: The Mayhem Collection, Absolute Difficulty Mode, The Joker, and Harley Quinn did not provide verified changes for Batman: Arkham Knight.
Year 11
Jun 23, 2025 - Jun 23, 2026
Year 10
Jun 23, 2024 - Jun 23, 2025
Year 9
Jun 23, 2023 - Jun 23, 2024
Year 8
Jun 23, 2022 - Jun 23, 2023
Year 7
Jun 23, 2021 - Jun 23, 2022
Year 6
Jun 23, 2020 - Jun 23, 2021
Year 5
Jun 23, 2019 - Jun 23, 2020
Year 4
Jun 23, 2018 - Jun 23, 2019
Year 3
Jun 23, 2017 - Jun 23, 2018
Year 2
Jun 23, 2016 - Jun 23, 2017
Year 1
Jun 23, 2015 - Jun 23, 2016
The PC version of Batman: Arkham Knight launched on October 28, 2015, alongside a significant patch that brought it up to date with console content. This period also saw the introduction of several DLC packs, adding new playable characters and challenges. Notably, the Arkham Episodes Story Packs released, featuring Batgirl: A Matter of Family, Red Hood, Harley Quinn, and GCPD Lockdown starring Nightwing.
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DLC Releases: Multiple DLC packs were released, including:
- Crime Fighter Challenge Pack #6 on January 19, 2016, which was free for all players.
- Arkham Episodes Story Packs on October 28, 2015, adding new story content and characters.
- Support for various December DLC content was added on December 17, 2015.
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New Content:
- The Arkham Knight became a playable character in the Red Hood Story Pack on December 17, 2015.
- New skins, including the Classic Harley Quinn skin, were introduced on December 17, 2015.
- Enhanced features for PC players, such as Photo Mode and Big Head Mode, were launched on October 28, 2015.
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Gameplay Improvements:
- The December 17, 2015 patch improved target prioritization in combat and allowed for special combo takedowns with Quickfire Gadget binds.
- A balance change on March 8, 2016, adjusted combat speed to increase with successful critical strikes.
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Quality of Life Updates:
- Various gameplay fixes were implemented, including the restoration of gadget selection after restarting AR Challenges on December 17, 2015.
- The patch on August 21, 2015, introduced more robust in-game settings, improving player control over graphics options.
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Cancellations: The planned Mac and Linux versions of the game were canceled on February 4, 2016, with refunds offered for pre-orders.