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Batman: Arkham City

Released October 18, 2011 on Switch, PC, OnLive Game System, PS3 and Xbox 360

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Also on Nintendo eShop, Steam, Epic Games Store

About Batman: Arkham City

Batman: Arkham City is a single player action game from Rocksteady Studios, published by WB Games and DC Entertainment. It is a third person title that blends hack and slash combat with adventure elements, and it features stealth and open world themes. The game is set in Arkham City, a walled district in the middle of Gotham City that serves as a prison for the city's criminals.

Released on October 18, 2011, the game first appeared on PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and PC, with later releases on the OnLive Game System and Switch. It is the sequel to Batman: Arkham Asylum and is part of the Batman: Arkham series, which belongs to the wider Batman franchise. It carries a Teen rating from the ESRB and a PEGI 16 rating in Europe.

Players control Batman as he moves through the sprawling city, using a mix of melee fighting, stealth, and exploration. The game brings together a large cast of characters from the Batman universe, including a range of classic heroes and villains, across a single player campaign.

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Batman: Arkham City FAQ

When did Batman: Arkham City come out?

Batman: Arkham City came out on October 18, 2011.

What platforms is Batman: Arkham City on?

Batman: Arkham City came out on Switch, PC, OnLive Game System, PS3 and Xbox 360.

Who made Batman: Arkham City?

Batman: Arkham City is developed by Rocksteady Studios and published by WB Games and DC Entertainment.

Is Batman: Arkham City multiplayer?

No. Batman: Arkham City is single player only.

What is Batman: Arkham City rated?

Batman: Arkham City is rated ESRB T (Teen) and PEGI 16.

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