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Batman: Arkham Knight

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Batman: Arkham Knight
Batman: Arkham Knight cover
Developers
Rocksteady Studios
A Matter of Family Warner Bros. Games Montreal
Windows Iron Galaxy Studios[1]
Publishers
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
Engines
Unreal Engine 3
Release dates
Windows June 23, 2015[2]
macOS (OS X) Cancelled[3]
Linux Cancelled[3]
Reception
Metacritic 70
OpenCritic 86
IGDB 92
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase, DLC
Microtransactions None
Modes Singleplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives Third-person
Controls Direct control
Genres Action, Driving, Brawler, Metroidvania, Open world, Stealth
Vehicles Automobile
Art styles Realistic
Themes Contemporary, North America
Series Batman: Arkham
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Batman: Arkham
Subseries of Batman
Batman: Arkham Asylum 2009
Batman: Arkham City 2011
Batman: Arkham Origins 2013
Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate Deluxe Edition 2014
Batman: Arkham Knight 2015
Batman: Arkham VR 2017
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League 2024

Batman: Arkham Knight is a singleplayer third-person action, driving, brawler, metroidvania, open world and stealth game in the Batman: Arkham series.

The PC version adds PC-exclusive Nvidia GameWorks Interactive smoke/fog, Interactive paper debris, Enhanced rain and Enhanced light shafts. These options were found to be very taxing on performance.[4] The PC version was removed from stores on June 24, 2015, due to being released in a poor state, with reviewers citing poor performance (mostly because of ineffective streaming of textures and geometry), severe hitching when the game is installed on an HDD, limited in-game graphics options, low resolution texture bugs, missing ambient occlusion, dialed back depth of field, missing transparency layer for raindrops and other rain-related issues.[5][6][7] It was then updated to attempt to address most of these issues and subsequently re-released on October 28, 2015.[8][9][10] It continued to receive post-launch patches through early 2016 which brought various performance and stability improvements as well as bug fixes.[11][12][13][14]

Following the re-release and subsequent updates, it was announced that the originally planned Mac and Linux versions were cancelled.[3]

Most critical issues seem to have been fixed through post-launch updates. After post-launch support ended, it was noted that an unusually high-end CPU and GPU were still needed to achieve stable performance at higher resolutions. Additional issues that were noted were the game's double-buffered Vsync and traversal in the Batmobile, which caused stuttering.[4][15]

General information

GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
GOG.com Support Page
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
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 5 DVD discs.
Windows
Epic Games Store
DRM-free after installation through Epic Games Launcher (notes may include more details)
 Includes the Premium Edition as well as the previously PS4 exclusive Earth-2 Dark Knight skin.[16] DRM-free when launched directly from an executable.[17]
Windows
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 Premium Edition also available.
Windows
GOG.com
DRM-free
 Premium Edition also available, which includes the previously PS4 exclusive Earth-2 Dark Knight skin.[18]
Windows
Green Man Gaming
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 Premium Edition also available.
Windows
Humble Store
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 Premium Edition also available.
Windows
Steam
DRM-free after installation through Steam client (notes may include more details)
 Premium Edition also available. The base game is DRM-free when launched directly from the game executable. For any DLC to be recognized, the game must be launched through the Steam client.
Windows
GamersGate (unavailable)
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 Premium Edition was also available.
Windows
Denuvo Anti-Tamper DRM was removed from the Steam version on December 3, 2020.[19][20]

DLC and expansion packs

Name Notes
Season Pass
Windows
A Matter of Family
Windows
Harley Quinn Story Pack Included with retail copies.
Windows
Red Hood Story Pack
Windows
Prototype Batmobile Skin
Windows
Batman Classic TV Series Batmobile Pack
Windows
1st Appearance Batman Skin
Windows
Batman: Noel Skin
Windows
Bat-Family Skin Pack
Windows
1989 Movie Batmobile Pack
Windows
Crime Fighter Challenge Pack #1
Windows
Crime Fighter Challenge Pack #2
Windows
Crime Fighter Challenge Pack #3
Windows
Crime Fighter Challenge Pack #4
Windows
Crime Fighter Challenge Pack #5
Windows
GCPD Lockdown
Windows
2008 Tumbler Batmobile Pack
Windows
Catwoman's Revenge
Windows
Robin and Batmobile Skins Pack
Windows
WayneTech Track Pack
Windows
A Flip of a Coin
Windows
1970s Batman Themed Batmobile Skin
Windows
2008 Movie Batman Skin
Windows
Riddler Themed Batmobile Skin
Windows
Original Arkham Batmobile
Windows
Rocksteady Themed Batmobile Skin
Windows
Season of Infamy: Most Wanted Expansion
Windows
Earth-2 Dark Knight Skin Exclusive to Epic Games Store[21][22] and GOG.com.[18]. Can be modded into the Steam version.[23]
Windows
Adam West Skin PS4 exclusive, but can be modded into the PC version. (Batman Classic TV Series Batmobile Pack Required.)[24]
Windows
Justice League 3000 skin, '60s-themed Bat-tank and Scarecrow Nightmare Challenges are PlayStation 4 exclusives.

Version differences

Premium Edition includes all previously released DLCs.[25]

Essential improvements

Skip intro videos

Use the -nologo command line argument[26]
Delete or rename video files[27]
  1. Go to <path-to-game>\BmGame\Movies\.
  2. Delete or rename StartupMovie.swf and StartupMovieNV.swf.

Reduce stuttering and improve performance

Apply Arkham Quixote DLL Fix[28]
Arkham Quixote DLL Fix is a modified ReShade DLL file that drastically reduces game stuttering and improves performance by recycling texture allocations.
All Nvidia GameWorks effects and all overlays (other than the Steam overlay) must be disabled to avoid crashes.
In parts of the game, it can cause issues with exposure.
The game will use more VRAM with this fix applied. High-end machines will most likely get good performance without this fix applied.
  1. Download Arkham Quixote DLL Fix for Nvidia or AMD
  2. Put the downloaded dxgi.dll in <path-to-game>\Binaries\Win64.

Notes

Troubleshooting information can be found here.
More detailed, in-depth information about the mod can be found here.
On Linux/Steam Deck, add the WINEDLLOVERRIDES="dxgi=n,b" command line argument in game properties. If you want to skip the intro, use this WINEDLLOVERRIDES="dxgi=n,b" %command% -nologo command line argument instead.
Use Special K Texture Caching
  1. Download and apply Special K
  2. Enable texture caching in Special K.

Stuttering and low FPS on Windows 10 (2004 or newer) and Windows 11

This game uses PhysX, so it might not get along with Windows 10 HAGS technology. HAGS is enabled by default on Windows 11. Not all configurations suffer from this issue.[29]
Disable Hardware Accelerated GPU Scheduling (HAGS)[30]
Disabling this option can negatively affect the performance of other games. Advised to re-enable it again after exiting the game.
  1. Go to Windows Settings > System > Display > Graphics Settings.
  2. Disable the Hardware Accelerated GPU Scheduling (HAGS) option.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\BMGame\Config\[Note 1]
Steam Play (Linux) <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/208650/pfx/[Note 2]

Save game data location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\BMGame\SaveData\[Note 1]
Steam <Steam-folder>\userdata\<user-id>\208650\
Steam Play (Linux) <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/208650/pfx/[Note 2]
Running the Steam version without the Steam client running will save to <path-to-game>\BMGame\SaveData\.

Convert Steam save data to GOG.com

Manual conversion with hex editor[18]
  1. Open the save file from the Steam location using an hex editor.
  2. Insert the 4 bytes 00 10 25 00 at the start of the file (do not overwrite existing bytes).
  3. Save the file and transfer it to the Windows save folder as listed above.

Notes

Converting GOG.com to Steam is done by deleting the bytes added in step 2, saving, and moving back to the Steam folder.

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
Epic Games Launcher
GOG Galaxy
Steam Cloud

Video

In-game graphics settings.
In-game graphics settings.
In-game general settings.
In-game general settings.

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
Widescreen resolution
 
Multi-monitor
 
 Works with some issues (see the WSGF entry).
Ultra-widescreen
 
 Works with some issues (see the WSGF entry). See also cutscene fixes.
4K Ultra HD
 
Field of view (FOV)
See Field of view (FOV).
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowed
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Anti-aliasing (AA)
Temporal SMAA.[31]
Vertical sync (Vsync)
60 FPS
120+ FPS
Choice of FPS cap: 30, 60 or 90. See High frame rate.
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.

Field of view (FOV)

Add hotkeys[citation needed]
  1. Edit <path-to-game>\BMGame\Config\BmInput.ini.
  2. Select all lines that start with "Bindings" in the [Engine.PlayerInput] section.
  3. Copy and paste it into the [BmGame.RPlayerInput] section.
  4. Under the section [BmGame.RPlayerInput], add the following lines:
Bindings=(Name="NumPadOne",Command="FOV 86")
Bindings=(Name="NumPadTwo",Command="FOV 90")
Bindings=(Name="NumPadThree",Command="FOV 95")
Bindings=(Name="NumPadFour",Command="FOV 100")
Bindings=(Name="NumPadFive",Command="FOV 105")
Bindings=(Name="NumPadSix",Command="FOV 110")
Bindings=(Name="NumPadSeven",Command="FOV 115")
Bindings=(Name="NumPadEight",Command="FOV 120")
Bindings=(Name="NumPadNine",Command="FOV 125")

Notes

Higher than default values can cause a significant FPS drop during situations where the camera zooms out.
Adding these lines can prevent controller trigger inputs from working correctly (e.g., Batmobile acceleration). Remove the lines to fix them.
Adjusting the FOV in any way with hotkeys breaks the first-person Zoom In function on the right thumbstick, causing it to zoom in much less than before, making some riddles unsolvable without reloading the last checkpoint and resetting the FOV entirely.
Convert game to Hor+
Game is Vert- by default.
  1. Open BmEngine.ini and change AspectRatioAxisConstraint=AspectRatio_MaintainXFOV to AspectRatioAxisConstraint=AspectRatio_MaintainYFOV.

Notes

May cause the map and some cutscenes to look weird.[citation needed]
This tweak also makes the game use vertical measurements. For people who play games where the maximum allowed FOV is 120, use hotkey values of 90 instead of 120. For 110 or 100, use 80 and 70, respectively.

High frame rate

Change value in config file[citation needed]
  1. Edit <path-to-game>\BmGame\Config\BmSystemSettings.ini.
  2. Change MaxFPS=60.000000 to the desired FPS cap.
  3. Save changes and close the file.

Notes

High frame rates cause physics objects to overreact, causing clothes to vibrate and ragdolls to fly sometimes. This is purely visual and does not affect gameplay.

Hide HUD

Add hotkeys[citation needed]
  1. Edit <path-to-game>\BMGame\Config\BmInput.ini.
  2. Select all lines that start with "Bindings" in the [Engine.PlayerInput] section.
  3. Copy and paste it into the [BmGame.RPlayerInput] section.
  4. Under the section [BmGame.RPlayerInput], add the following line:
Bindings=(Name="NumPadZero",Command="ToggleHUD")

Input

In-game keyboard bindings.
In-game keyboard bindings.
In-game Xbox bindings.
In-game Xbox bindings.
In-game DualShock 4 bindings.
In-game DualShock 4 bindings.

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
By default, <Alt> can only be used as a modifier (e.g., <Alt> + <X>) and cannot receive mappings.
Mouse acceleration
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
DirectInput, XInput and DualShock 4 v1. DualShock 4 v2 and DualSense controllers require third-party modifications.
Full controller support
Controller remapping
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Controller sensitivity
Controller Y-axis inversion
Controller types
XInput-compatible controllers
Xbox button prompts
Impulse Trigger vibration
DualShock 4 controllers
DualShock button prompts
Light bar support
Static red color.
Connection modes V1, Wired
Wireless does not register any input unless XInput is emulated.
Generic/other controllers
Button prompts
Using Logitech Rumblepad 2 show DualShock buttons.[citation needed]
Additional information
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback
Both XInput and DualShock 4.
Simultaneous controller+KB/M

Xbox Series X/S controller detected as DualShock 4 controller

If an Xbox Series X/S controller is connected via Bluetooth, the game will recognize it as a paired DualShock 4 controller and change the button layout and logos. This only affects the game if the controller is connected via Bluetooth; using it paired with a dedicated receiver will show it as an Xbox One controller.
Use Special K mod[citation needed]
  1. Download Special K mod, and put SpecialK64.dll inside <path-to-game>/Binaries/Win64/ folder.
  2. Rename SpecialK64.dll to dxgi.dll
  3. If MSI Afterburner's overlay is being used, close it for a first execution of the mod.
  4. Run the game, and SpecialK overlay should show ingame.
  5. Press CTRL + SHIFT + BACK to show SpecialK options
  6. Go to INPUT MANAGEMENT >> GAMEPAD and select PS4 HID INPUT. Then close SpecialK and the game itself.
  7. Go back to <path-to-game>/Binaries/Win64/ folder. There should be now a dxgi.ini file.
  8. Edit dxgi.ini file and under the section [SpecialK.System] change IgnoreRTSSHookDelay=false to true.
  9. Close dxgi.ini and now using SpecialK with MSI Afterburner's overlay should be possible.
  10. Play the game, it should properly recognize the controller now.

Game won't work with DS4 v2/DualSense Controllers

The game has native support for DS4 controllers on PC, with it loading the PlayStation button prompts in-game, but only on connecting the DualShock 4 version 1 model. On connecting a version 2 or DualSense controller, the button prompts will not work.
Use DS4Windows or Steam controller configuration to emulate an Xbox controller [1].
To force PlayStation button prompts, follow this guide.

Audio

In-game audio settings.
In-game audio settings.

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Surround sound
7.1
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost


Localizations

Language menu from "LanguageSelector.exe" (It is an executable file located in the same folder as the game executable itself).
Language menu from "LanguageSelector.exe" (It is an executable file located in the same folder as the game executable itself).
Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Arabic
Fan translation by AR Team, download.
Czech
Fan translation.
French
German
Hungarian
Fan translation
Italian
Japanese
Korean
Polish
Brazilian Portuguese
Russian
Spanish
Windows language must be on any configuration of Spanish; it can also be set from the executable "LanguageSelector.exe".
Latin American Spanish
Windows language must be Español (México); it can also be set from the executable "LanguageSelector.exe".

VR support

3D modes State Notes
Nvidia 3D Vision
See Helix Mod: Batman Arkham Knight (DX11).
vorpX
G3D, Z3D
Officially supported game, see official vorpx game list.

Issues fixed

Running game with Intel integrated graphics

The game has an internal check that conditionally ignores Intel integrated graphics, then looks for any other supported graphics device. The game may either refuse to progress past the initial splash screen or use Microsoft's reference 3D adapter instead.
Use modified dxgi.dll[32]
Increases start-up time as the fix forcibly injects Intel graphics device to be used as the first device by the game.
Not compatible with Quixote Fix due to it sharing same DLL file name.
  1. Download Batman: Arkham Knight Intel GPU detection fix.
  2. Extract the included dxgi.dll into <path-to-game>/Binaries/Win64 and overwrite files if needed.

Fix for missing Batgirl moves and DLC characters critical strikes

While able to do the "disarm and destroy" special takedown for Batgirl while using a gamepad, this move is unusable with a keyboard as it has no button associated with it. This fix restores it for keyboard users as well as missing critical strikes and freeflow focus mk II of all three DLC characters (Harley Quinn, Batgirl and Red Hood). All of these features were added in Update 1.11 released in the final days of November 2015, and that update was never ported properly or patched after for keyboard players on PC.
Edit BmInput.ini[33][34]
Step One. Setup
  1. Go to the configuration file(s) location.
  2. Open BmInput.ini.
  3. Select all lines that start with "Bindings" in the [Engine.PlayerInput] section.
  4. Copy and paste it into the [BmGame.RPlayerInput] section. This must be done because as soon as a binding is added to the [BmGame.RPlayerInput] section, the game will ignore bindings in the [Engine.PlayerInput] section.
Step Two. Adding keybindings for two additional Batgirl special takedowns
  1. Under the section [BmGame.RPlayerInput], add the following lines:
    Bindings=(Name="Y",Command="TriggerWeaponDestroy")
    Bindings=(Name="T",Command="TriggerSecondaryGroupCombatMove")
  2. Replace T and Y with the desired key for special combo 3 ("multi ground takedown") and special combo 2 ("disarm and destroy") moves respectively,—note that if a key is already used for another function it can't be associated with this action.
  3. Save the file.
  4. Right-click the file and open "Properties". Set the file to "Read-only". It is not always necessary, though.
Step Three. Workaround for missing DLC characters critical strikes and freeflow focus mk II
  1. Open BmInput.ini.
  2. Under the section [BmGame.RPlayerInput], replace Bindings=(Name="LeftMouseButton",Command="SkipCutscene") with the following line:
    Bindings=(Name="LeftMouseButton", Command="TriggerFearTakedown 0 | GadgetOrQuickStrike | DebugMenuSelectX | SkipCutscene | Button aQuickStrike | FireGun | Button bVehicleBoostButton | Button bFireVehicleSecondaryWeapon | SecondaryFireVehicleWeapon | BatarangBoost | OnRelease BatarangBoostReleased | DeepScanIn")
  3. Save the file.
  4. Right-click the file and open "Properties". Set the file to "Read-only". It is not always necessary, though.
  5. Start the game.
  6. Unassign all keybindings that use Left Mouse Button (for Batman, Batmobile's Pursuit and Battle modes, all three DLC characters) via in-game settings. Batman's (including all characters except for three ones from three DLCs created by WB Games Montréal) and Batmobile's controls can be unassigned from the main menu. DLC characters' controls can be unassigned from any relevant AR challenge.
  7. Return to the main menu to save your progress.
Step Four. Get rid of a warning about modified configuration files when starting the game
  1. Edit <path-to-game>\BmGame\Config\PC\PCEngine.ini
  2. Under the section [Engine.GameEngine], replace bDisableIniModifyWarning=False with the following line:
    bDisableIniModifyWarning=True.
  3. Save the file.
  4. Right-click the file and open "Properties". Set the file to "Read-only". It is not always necessary, though.
  5. Start the game and enjoy.

A simpler method of implementing the fix for missing Batgirl moves and DLC character critical strikes listed above

This method is incompatible with the one listed above. Make sure BmInput.ini has no bindings in the [BmGame.RPlayerInput] section. This method offers to create separate source file content, which will be imported into the main BmInput.ini file every time the game is launched.
Create additional BmInput.ini[33][34]
  1. Go to the <path-to-game>\DLC\356474\Content\BmGame\ (for example; it's possible to choose some other DLC folder).
  2. Create an empty folder with any name (e.g., "Batgirl moves").
  3. Create empty BmInput.ini in this folder.
  4. Add the following lines for missing Batgirl moves:
    [Engine.PlayerInput]
    .Bindings=(Name="T",Command="TriggerSecondaryGroupCombatMove")
    .Bindings=(Name="Y",Command="TriggerWeaponDestroy")
  5. Replace Y and T with the desired key for special combo 2 ("disarm and destroy") and special combo 3 ("multi ground takedown") moves respectively,—note that if a key is already used for another function it can't be associated with this action.
  6. Under the section [Engine.PlayerInput], add the following line for DLC characters critical strikes:
    .Bindings=(Name="LeftMouseButton",Command="BrakeButton | TriggerFearTakedown 0 | GadgetOrQuickStrike | DebugMenuSelectX | SkipCutscene | Button aQuickStrike | FireGun | Button bVehicleBoostButton | Button bFireVehicleSecondaryWeapon | SecondaryFireVehicleWeapon | BatarangBoost | OnRelease BatarangBoostReleased | DeepScanIn")
  7. Save the file.
  8. Start the game.
  9. Unassign all keybindings that use Left Mouse Button (for Batman, Batmobile's Pursuit and Battle modes, all three DLC characters) via in-game settings.
    1. Batman's (including all characters except for three of the three DLCs created by WB Games Montréal) and Batmobile's controls can be unassigned from the main menu.
    2. DLC characters' controls can be unassigned from any relevant AR challenge.
  10. Return to the main menu to save the progress.
  11. Enjoy.
Bonus. Adding special combo 0 one-key binding and additional one-key bindings for any other actions
  1. It's also possible to bind a special combo 0 move ("bat swarm" from the previous Arkham games replaced with environment takedown, batmobile-assisted takedown, weapon steal, etc. in Arkham Knight) to a single key. For this, under the section [Engine.PlayerInput], add the following line:
    .Bindings=(Name="R",Command="TriggerPrimaryGroupCombatMove")
  2. To use R key for this action like in the previous Arkham games, change the default keybinding for the "look behind" action via Batmobile's pursuit mode controls in the main menu.
  3. It's possible to bind one action to more than one key. For example, for binding "weapon and destroy" to a second thumb mouse button, under the section [Engine.PlayerInput], add the following line:
    .Bindings=(Name="ThumbMouseButton2",Command="TriggerWeaponDestroy")

Alternative method of re-adding a missing Batgirl special move

This method is compatible with both methods listed above.
Create additional BmGame.ini[33][34]
  1. Go to the <path-to-game>\DLC\356474\Content\BmGame\ (for example; it's possible to choose some other DLC folder).
  2. Create empty folder with any name (e.g. "Batgirl moves").
  3. Create empty BmGame.ini in this folder.
  4. Add the following lines for one of the missing Batgirl moves, "disarm and destroy":
    [BmGame.RGameInfo]
    DefaultBatgirlKeyMap=(Ability="$GFxUI.KeyboardControls.SpecialComboTakedown2",PrimaryKeyName="$PC.Keys.Two",SecondaryKeyName="$PC.Keys.UNASSIGNED",Command="TriggerWeaponDestroy",bPrimaryCtrl=0,bPrimaryShift=0,bPrimaryAlt=1, Icon="CI_SpecialCombo2,CI_CombatSpecialTop")
  5. The special takedown 2 option will replace the photo mode shortcut for Batgirl in the game controls. Now, it will be possible to set any key for this action, even Alt+2 default two-key binding.
  6. Save the file.

Unsupported DirectX Version

The error message This version of DirectX is not supported by the title, please confirm your system requirements can appear upon launching the game. This can be due to out-of-date video drivers or changes introduced by Windows updates.[citation needed]
Update video drivers.

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 11
Shader Model support 5
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Physics PhysX, APEX PhysX v3.3.1, APEX v1.3.1.3
Audio Wwise, REV REV is used for the realistic sound of vehicles.
Interface Scaleform
Input libScePad v1.0.2.0 for Playstation controller support

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 7 SP1 8.1
Processor (CPU) Intel Core i5-750 2.67 GHz
AMD Phenom II X4 965 3.4 GHz		 Intel Core i7-3770 3.4 GHz
AMD FX-8350 4.0 GHz
System memory (RAM) 6 GB 8 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 45 GB [Note 3] 55 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce GTX 660
AMD Radeon HD 7870
2 GB of VRAM
DirectX 11 compatible 		Nvidia GeForce GTX 760
AMD Radeon HD 7950
3 GB of VRAM
Other Broadband Internet Connection required to activate and for some online features
A 64-bit system is required.
Minimum GPU requirements for Ultra settings require Nvidia GeForce GTX 980 with at least 4 GB of VRAM.[35]


Notes

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below %PROGRAMFILES%, %PROGRAMDATA%, or %WINDIR% might be redirected to %LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore on Windows Vista and later (more details).
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data (use Wine regedit to access Windows registry paths). Games with Steam Cloud support may store data in ~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/208650/ in addition to or instead of this directory. The app ID (208650) may differ in some cases. Treat backslashes as forward slashes. See the glossary page for details.
  3. ↑ The GOG version of "Batman™: Arkham Knight Premium Edition" takes up 67.1 GB

References

  1. ↑ Rocksteady and "external PC development partner" investigating Batman: Arkham Knight performance issues • Eurogamer.net
  2. ↑ Official Batman: Arkham Knight Launch Trailer - YouTube - last accessed on May 2023
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Steam - Batman: Arkham Knight no longer coming to Mac and Linux - last accessed on 2019-09-20
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4K Batman Arkham Knight PC Revisited: Can We Hit 4K60 On One Of PC's Worst Ports? - last accessed on 2022-08-14
  5. ↑ September 3rd Update and Patch Notes - last accessed on 2022-08-14
  6. ↑ Eurogamer - It gets worse - Batman: Arkham Knight on PC lacks console visual features - last accessed on 2019-09-20
  7. ↑ Eurogamer - Warner suspends Batman: Arkham Knight PC sales - last accessed on 2019-09-20
  8. ↑ PC Release Date Announced - Steam Community :: Group Announcements :: Batman™: Arkham Knight - last accessed on 9 June 2023
  9. ↑ Eurogamer.net - Warner Bros. offers full refund for still-broken Batman: Arkham Knight PC - last accessed on May 2023
  10. ↑ Eurogamer.net - Performance Analysis: Batman on PC is still a disappointment - last accessed on May 2023
  11. ↑ Steam - PC Update - November 24th - last accessed on 2019-09-20
  12. ↑ Steam - PC Update - December 17th - last accessed on 2019-09-20
  13. ↑ Steam - PC Update - January 19th - last accessed on 2019-09-20
  14. ↑ Steam - PC Update - March 8th - last accessed on 2019-09-20
  15. ↑ DF Direct: Batman Arkham Knight PC Epic Store vs Steam - Does It Finally Run Well? - last accessed on 2022-08-14
  16. ↑ Verified by User:Aemony on 2019-09-21
    Verified by matching the DLC folders on EGS to their Steam equivalence (the folders are named after the Steam AppIDs they were given on Steam). The DLCs were not present on the same day as the game went live on Epic Game Store, but was added a day later as part of a ~15 GB update.
  17. ↑ Verified by User:Aemony on 2019-09-19
  18. ↑ 18.0 18.1 18.2 Verified by User:Hman360 on 2020-12-12
  19. ↑ Verified by User:Aemony on 2020-12-03
  20. ↑ SteamDB - Batman™: Arkham Knight Depot - Displaying change #M:5300142995515379449 - last accessed on 2020-12-03
  21. ↑ Steam Group - Special K - v 0.10.3 - [Framepacing Percentile Analysis - Comment by Wastelander121] - last accessed on 2019-09-23
    "The EGS version also contains the Earth 2 skin which was exclusive to PS4. All other exclusives aren't there."
  22. ↑ Verified by User:Aemony on 2019-09-23
    The 368100 folder of the copy on EGS corresponds to the 368100 DLC ID on Steam, which was never released on Steam.
  23. ↑ https://www.nexusmods.com/batmanarkhamknight/mods/55?tab=description
  24. ↑ https://www.nexusmods.com/batmanarkhamknight/mods/7?tab=description
  25. ↑ Steam Community - Batman: Arkham Knight - Premium Edition - last accessed on 2019-09-27
  26. ↑ Disable Startup Logos - last accessed on 2020-11-16
  27. ↑ How to: Skip Intros - last accessed on 2020-11-16
  28. ↑ Arkham Quixote - last accessed on 2022-08-24
  29. ↑ Verified by User:Mrtnptrs on 2022-12-24
    Around 60-90 FPS on max settings (without Nvidia Gameworks) on a GTX 1070 and no major stuttering. Also with all Gameworks features enabled no major performance issues, then around 30-50 FPS.
  30. ↑ Master Fixes for Batman Arkham Knight - Updated April 2022 - last accessed on 2022-08-24
  31. ↑ https://steamcommunity.com/app/208650/discussions/0/517141882715377398/?ctp=1#c517142892072340300
  32. ↑ Verified by User:Fudgesiclesxd on 2023-02-01
    Original fix (in Korean) here. Fixes also tested on my system with Intel HD 4600 integrated GPU, with minor graphical issues.
  33. ↑ 33.0 33.1 33.2 Steam Community :: Guide :: Batgirl Disarm and Destroy + Multi Ground Takedown combo on Keyboard. - last accessed on 2020-11-17
  34. ↑ 34.0 34.1 34.2 Steam Community :: Guide :: DLC Characters Critical Strikes + Batgirl Special Takedowns fix on Keyboard - last accessed on 2020-11-17
  35. ↑ Update on PC Minimum Specs