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Batman: Arkham Knight

Batman: Arkham Knight is the fourth main installment in Rocksteady's Batman Arkham universe. It acts as a direct sequel to Batman: Arkham City and takes place approximately nine months after the events of Arkham City. In this release, Batman must contend with a mysterious enemy known as the Arkham Knight, while also tangling with an array of his most dangerous enemies.

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Batman: Arkham Knight
Action
Top Critic Avg: 86/100 Critics Rec: 82%
Released
June 23, 2015
ESRB
M for Mature: Blood, Language, Suggestive Themes, Violence
Developer(s)
Rocksteady Studios
Publisher(s)
Warner Bros. Interactive
Engine
Unreal Engine 3
Franchise
Batman

Platform(s)
PS4, Xbox One, PC
How Long To Beat
17 Hours

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