Batman: Arkham Origins is the next installment in the best-selling video game series Batman: Arkham. Developed by WB Games Montréal, the game features an expanded Gotham City and introduces an original prequel story set several years before the events of the first two installments – the critically acclaimed Batman: Arkham Asylum and Batman: Arkham City. The game is set before the appearance of the most dangerous criminals in Gotham. We meet a young and inexperienced Batman as he faces a pivotal moment in his early crime-fighting career – an event that shapes him into the Dark Knight. Key features: The beginning of the Arkham story: Batman: Arkham Origins presents a pivotal tale that takes place on Christmas Eve, when Batman is hunted by eight of the most dangerous assassins from the DC Comics universe. Players take on the role of a young Batman as he faces a number of characters for the first time that will have an impact on his future. Improved Detective Mode: Think like Batman with an all-new Case File system that allows players to analyze seemingly unsolvable reconstructions of crimes in real time. By combining the Batmobile's sensors with the Batcomputer, players can digitally recreate crimes and explore a detailed simulation of the event. Gotham City will learn to fear Batman: Regain control of the vast streets of Gotham years before it was transformed into Arkham City. Soar over the city or fight your way through new and increasingly dangerous neighborhoods in the fight for justice. Prevent crimes, crack down on violent new gangs, and explore dangerous new locations – from the poor alleys to the penthouses of Gotham's rich. Most Wanted in Gotham: The streets of the city are teeming with more than just Blackmouth's killers. Locate and capture Gotham's most brutal and dangerous criminals to earn unique upgrades. New deadly enemies: Fight against new enemies such as the Armored Guard, Martial Arts Master, and many more, each requiring players to take a different approach to FreeFlow combat scenarios. FreeFlow's classic combat system evolves with each new opponent – along with Batman's ability to fight them. New Gadgets: Use Batman's signature gadgets or take advantage of powerful new features like the Remote Hook, Shock Detonator, and more. Use the Remote Hook to create new routes by stretching strategic ropes or attack enemies directly by hanging them from vantage points. Prepare the Concussion Detonator to stun and confuse groups of enemies in melee combat. New and familiar characters: Experience a new interpretation of iconic Batman characters such as Black Mask, Penguin, Deathstroke, Bane, Deadshot, Anarky, Captain Gordon, Joker, Copperhead, Firefly, and many more that have yet to be revealed.