Warner Bros. reveals a comprehensive Batman: Arkham experience on Nintendo Switch. The Batman: Arkham Trilogy brings together the acclaimed Rocksteady Studios titles Arkham Asylum, Arkham City, and Arkham Knight into one portable collection. Scheduled for release in Fall 2023, this package includes all released downloadable content for every game, letting players dive into Gotham’s dark underworld on the go. (Source: Warner Bros. Games)
Arkhamverse Origins and Evolution
The journey began with Arkham Asylum, a 2009 release from Rocksteady Studios that carved out a distinct, immersive corner of DC’s universe. The game introduced a unique, shadow-driven Batman experience set within the infamous asylum, where players could move through the gloom, strike fear into foes, and inhabit the caped crusader as he faced a lineup of Gotham’s most storied villains. Harley Quinn, Bane, Killer Croc, Poison Ivy, and the Scarecrow are among the formidable figures who shape the asylum’s perilous corridors, creating a mood that many fans still remember. (Source: Rocksteady Studios / Warner Bros. Games)
Arkham City Expansion
Batman: Arkham City, released in 2011, expands the mythos beyond the asylum to a sprawling urban fortress that houses Gotham’s misfits. Rocksteady maps a dense, vertical cityscape where justice is tested by a cast of iconic adversaries and allies. Players traverse a metropolis built as the ultimate prison, confronting Catwoman, the Joker, Riddler, Two-Face, Harley Quinn, Penguin, Mr. Freeze, and others as they navigate a web of crime and conspiracy. The game invites players to restore order amid chaos, pitting Batman against a labyrinth of threats while uncovering hidden truths beneath Arkham City’s walls. (Source: Rocksteady Studios / Warner Bros. Games)
Batman: Arkham Trilogy – Trailer
The Arkham Trilogy has drawn anticipation with every reveal, trailers that showcase a seamless integration of stealth, melee, and gadget-based combat. Fans watch as Gotham’s legends return, along with fresh cinematic moments that reinforce the series’ enduring atmosphere. (Source: Warner Bros. Games)
Arkham Knight and the Grand Finale
Batman: Arkham Knight marks the trilogy’s dramatic conclusion, released in 2015 by Rocksteady Studios. The narrative threads the Dark Knight’s saga toward a climactic confrontation with Scarecrow and a broader threat to Gotham. New allies join the cause, including Commissioner Gordon, Oracle, Alfred, Lucius Fox, Catwoman, Robin, and Nightwing, who help Batman navigate a city-wide siege. A standout feature is the Batmobile, introduced as a transformative vehicle that can switch between pursuit and battle modes, enabling high-speed chases and armored engagements across the entire map. The finale delivers a decisive showdown that tests Batman’s resolve and reshapes Gotham’s fate. (Source: Rocksteady Studios / Warner Bros. Games)