Is Arkham Origins the first Arkham game?

The first Arkham game chronologically is 2013's Batman: Arkham Origins.

Is Batman: Arkham Origins the first game?

Batman: Arkham Origins is the third game in the Batman: Arkham series. It was developed by WB Montreal and was released in 2013 for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC.

Which Batman Arkham game is first?

Batman: Arkham Asylum was the first game in the series. The game was supported on various platforms like Xbox360, Xbox One, Windows, macOS, PlayStation 3, and PlayStation 4. It is based on a jailbreak orchestrated by the joker.

What order do you play the Arkham games in?

Should I play Arkham Asylum or Origins first?

origins is the story before arkham asylum and if you are making this decision because of the story then start off with origins. There is no good reason to play the games in anything but release order.

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Do I need to play Origins before Arkham Knight?

You don't have to. There are a few references to Origins in Knight, not many. You'll be fine without playing Origins. That said, I do recommend Origins, it's a good game.

Should you skip Batman: Arkham Origins?

Origins isn't technically part of the trilogy (wasn't made by rocksteady), and as a prequel, it isn't necessary to play at all. If you've played city and asylum, you can play knight first and origins second. The two are pretty unrelated, so it doesn't matter which you play first.

Does the order of the Arkham games matter?

Story wise, it's Arkham Origins, Arkham Asylum, Arkham City, Arkham Knight. However Origins was 3rd in release after Asylum and City. If you play Knight first, you will not follow the story properly and it may not make much sense. You can skip Origins and do just fine, but Origins has some pretty good boss fights.

Why is Arkham Origins not included in Arkham collection?

Batman: Arkham Origins was not included in the Batman: Return to Arkham (2016) remaster collection. The official reason is Warner Bros. wanted the collection to focus on Rocksteady's groundbreaking titles.

Is Suicide Squad a sequel to Arkham Knight?

Games. It is the fifth main installment in the Batman: Arkham series, taking place five years after the events of Batman: Arkham Knight, and the first not to feature Batman as the main protagonist, though the character still appears, posthumously voiced by Kevin Conroy in his final performance as Batman.

Can you play as Joker in return to Arkham?

Yes! And if you bought the Xbox version, you can play as the Joker during the challenge mode.

How many Arkham games are there?

Thus far, the series consists of three main games, three spin-offs, four comics, and an animated movie. Upcoming releases include the fourth game, Arkham Knight.

Is Arkham Origins part of Arkham?

Based on the DC Comics superhero Batman, it is the follow-up to the 2011 video game Batman: Arkham City and is the third main installment in the Batman: Arkham series.

How is Joker in Arkham Origins?

Arkham Origins Joker is a deadly and absolutely ruthless card. With a passive ability this makes even blocked special attacks deal high damage over time, synergy with Harley Quinn/Arkham and a devastating heavy attack combo, he is a terror on the battlefield. He can be unlocked through Challenge Mode.

Is Arkham Origins canon?

Anyone knows if Origins is canon? Yes. 100%. Knight contains several references to events that happened in it, and Firefly directly refers to the events of Origins happening 10 years ago.

Do I need to play every Arkham game?

You should at least play Arkham Asylum and Arkham City first because canonically they come before Arkham Knight. Arkham Origins is completely optional but it is still a very solid game.

What order should I play return to Arkham?

Why Arkham Origins is good?

Despite being a prequel, Arkham Origins never feels like it's treading old ground, providing new insights into this world and its characters (which is what any good prequel should do), and provides more character development for Batman and the Joker than Arkham Asylum and Arkham City combined.

How many hours is Arkham Origins?

When focusing on the main objectives, Batman: Arkham Origins is about 12½ Hours in length. If you're a gamer that strives to see all aspects of the game, you are likely to spend around 40½ Hours to obtain 100% completion.

Can you play as Bruce Wayne in Arkham Origins?

Bruce Wayne

Playable in Batman: Arkham Origins in the Initiation DLC, and the opening of The Cold, Cold Heart DLC. Briefly playable in the opening of Batman: Arkham City.

What timeline is Arkham Origins?

↑ A development diary states Origins is a "Year 2" story. The game is also repeatedly stated to take place on Christmas Eve, and as Alfred announces midnight during the events of the game, it is therefore shown to finish on the early morning of Christmas Day.

How many years does Arkham Origins take place before asylum?

What fixed the years for me is Arkham Origins, which takes place 9 years before Asylum. In the game, we can see Joker and Electrecutioner use smartphones (iPhones), meaning the earliest the game series can take place is 2007, when the first iPhone was released.