Batman: Arkham Origins
by WB Games Montréal · published by WB Games
Released October 24, 2013 on PC, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and Wii U.
About Batman: Arkham Origins
Batman: Arkham Origins features an expanded Gotham City and introduces an original prequel storyline occurring several years before the events of Batman: Arkham Asylum and Batman: Arkham City.
Taking place before the rise of Gotham City’s most dangerous villains and assassins, the game showcases a young, raw, unrefined Batman as he faces a defining moment in his early career as a crime fighter that sets his path to becoming the Dark Knight. As the story unfolds, witness identities being formed and key relationships being forged.
Release dates by platform
Reviews & players
PC system requirements
Official specs from Steam
Minimum
| OS * | 32-bit: Vista, Win 7, Win 8 |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 2 Duo, 2.4 GHz / AMD Athlon X2, 2.8 GHz |
| Memory | 2 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GTS / AMD Radeon HD 3850 or better with 512 MB of VRAM |
| DirectX® | 9.0c |
| Hard Drive Space | 20 GB |
Recommended
| OS * | 64-bit: Vista, Win 7, Win 8 |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5-750, 2.67 GHz / AMD Phenom II X4 965, 3.4 GHz |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 / AMD Radeon HD 6950 or better with 768 MB+ of VRAM (DirectX 11 Compatible) |
| DirectX® | 11 |
| Hard Drive Space | 20 GB |
Batman: Arkham Origins FAQ
When did Batman: Arkham Origins come out?
Batman: Arkham Origins was released on October 24, 2013 for PC, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and Wii U.
Is Batman: Arkham Origins on PlayStation 5?
No. Batman: Arkham Origins has not been announced for PlayStation 5. It is available on PC, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and Wii U.
Is Batman: Arkham Origins on Xbox Series X|S?
No. Batman: Arkham Origins has not been announced for Xbox Series X|S. It is available on PC, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and Wii U.
Is Batman: Arkham Origins on Nintendo Switch 2?
No. Batman: Arkham Origins has not been announced for Nintendo Switch 2. It is available on PC, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and Wii U.
Who is making Batman: Arkham Origins?
Batman: Arkham Origins is developed by WB Games Montréal and published by WB Games and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment.
Is Batman: Arkham Origins multiplayer?
Yes. Batman: Arkham Origins supports single player and multiplayer.
How much does Batman: Arkham Origins cost?
Batman: Arkham Origins costs $19.99 on Steam. Prices checked October 9, 2026.
Is Batman: Arkham Origins good?
Steam players rate it "Very Positive" — 90% of 65,794 reviews are positive. Critics average 71/100.
What are the minimum PC requirements for Batman: Arkham Origins?
The minimum GPU is NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GTS / AMD Radeon HD 3850 or better with 512 MB of VRAM. See the full minimum and recommended specs on our Batman: Arkham Origins system requirements page.
Batman: Arkham series
15 games in release order
- Batman: Arkham Asylum
- Batman: Arkham Asylum - Collector's Edition
- Batman: Arkham City
- Batman: Arkham City Lockdown
- Batman: Arkham Origins
- Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate
- Batman: Arkham Origins - Collector's Edition
- Batman: Arkham Knight
- Batman: Arkham Underworld
- Batman: Arkham VR
- Batman: Return to Arkham - Arkham Asylum
- Batman: Return to Arkham - Arkham City
- Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League - Deluxe Edition
- Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League
- Batman: Arkham Shadow
