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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		5 DVD discs.
Epic Games Store		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]
		Premium Edition also available.
GOG.com		Premium Edition also available, which includes the previously exclusive PS4 Earth-2 Dark Knight skin.^[18]
Green Man Gaming		Premium Edition also available.
Humble Store		Premium Edition also available.
Steam		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.
GamersGate (unavailable)		Premium Edition was also available.

Denuvo Anti-Tamper DRM was removed from the Steam version on December 3, 2020.^[19]^[20]

DLC and expansion packs

Name	Notes
Season Pass
A Matter of Family
Harley Quinn Story Pack	Included with retail copies.
Red Hood Story Pack
Prototype Batmobile Skin
Batman Classic TV Series Batmobile Pack
1st Appearance Batman Skin
Batman: Noel Skin
Bat-Family Skin Pack
1989 Movie Batmobile Pack
Crime Fighter Challenge Pack #1
Crime Fighter Challenge Pack #2
Crime Fighter Challenge Pack #3
Crime Fighter Challenge Pack #4
Crime Fighter Challenge Pack #5
GCPD Lockdown
2008 Tumbler Batmobile Pack
Catwoman's Revenge
Robin and Batmobile Skins Pack
WayneTech Track Pack
A Flip of a Coin
1970s Batman Themed Batmobile Skin
2008 Movie Batman Skin
Riddler Themed Batmobile Skin
Original Arkham Batmobile
Rocksteady Themed Batmobile Skin
Season of Infamy: Most Wanted Expansion
Earth-2 Dark Knight Skin	Exclusive to the Epic Games Store^[21]^[22] and GOG.com^[18]. Can be modded into the Steam version.

Scarecrow Nightmare Challenges are PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch exclusives.

PlayStation 4 exclusive skins can be modded in.

Version differences

Premium Edition includes all previously released DLCs.^[23]

Essential improvements

Skip intro videos

Use the `-nologo` command line argument^[24]

Delete or rename video files^[25]
Go to `<path-to-game>\BmGame\Movies\`. Delete or rename `StartupMovie.swf` and `StartupMovieNV.swf`.

Reduce stuttering and improve performance

Move or Re-install the game to an SSD
Running the game from a conventional HDD causes extreme stuttering when traversing the map due to Dynamic Loading of Map-Sections. Moving the game to an SSD will greatly reduce this issue, especially during Driving and Gliding portions of the Map.

'Nvidia GameWorks' Effects

'Nvidia GameWorks' Effects require a very High GPU Processing power and will cause stuttering on Low-to-Moderate systems. ^[26] ^[27]

There are 4 options in total, out of which 'Interactive Smoke/Fog' is the biggest Performance Killer of all of them.

Disable 'Nvidia GameWorks' Effects entirely

Set all 4 Effects to OFF

Highly recommended for Low-End systems.

For Moderate-End systems, tweak accordingly.

For those still looking for way to Enable all 'Nvidia GameWorks' Effects, be known that these Effects require a a whole lot of GPU Processing so much so that sometimes, a single Graphics Card won't suffice. Currently, there are 2 ways to achieve this :

Use a Secondary 'Dedicated' Nvidia GPU as PhysX Processor^[28]

Set your Secondary GPU(Nvidia) as PhysX Processor under PhysX Settings, in Nvidia Control Panel.

This Solution demands more Hardware investment as it requires NOT only a separate GPU but, also a Motherboard that supports Nvidia SLI Technology & enough PCI-E Slots to satisfy Data bandwidth for both GPUs.

Use a GPU with atleast 6GB or Higher VRAM Memory to Run the Game^[29]

Graphic Cards having VRAM of 4GB or less are NOT capable of running 'Nvidia GameWorks' Effects along with Main Video Options, Maxed or Moderate, at 1080p Resolution, no matter what their Generation is. This is because of insufficient VRAM for storing Map Data, as well as less CUDA Cores to carry out all this Processing in required time frame, thereby causing FPS Drops.

Graphic Cards of RTX 20 Series OR Higher, with 6GB or Higher VRAM, will do just Fine.

Apply Arkham Quixote DLL Fix^[30]

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.

Download Arkham Quixote DLL Fix for Nvidia or AMD
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%" command line argument in game properties.

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.^[31]

Disable Hardware Accelerated GPU Scheduling (HAGS)^[32]

Disabling this option can negatively affect the performance of other games. It is advised to re-enable it again after exiting the game.

Go to Windows Settings > System > Display > Graphics Settings.
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)	<SteamLibrary-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)	<SteamLibrary-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]

Open the save file from the Steam location using an hex editor.
Insert the 4 bytes 00 10 25 00 at the start of the file (do not overwrite existing bytes).
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 general settings.

Graphics feature	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.^[33]
Vertical sync (Vsync)	Adaptive (Adaptive V-Sync), On (Double buffered), or Off.
60 FPS
120+ FPS	Choice of FPS cap: 30, 60, or 90. See High frame rate.
High dynamic range display (HDR)	Use RenoDX

Field of view (FOV)

Add hotkeys^{[citation needed]}

Edit <path-to-game>\BMGame\Config\BmInput.ini.
Select all lines that start with "Bindings" in the [Engine.PlayerInput] section.
Copy and paste it into the [BmGame.RPlayerInput] section.
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.

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]}

Edit <path-to-game>\BmGame\Config\BmSystemSettings.ini.
Change MaxFPS=60.000000 to the desired FPS cap.
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]}

Edit <path-to-game>\BMGame\Config\BmInput.ini.
Select all lines that start with "Bindings" in the [Engine.PlayerInput] section.
Copy and paste it into the [BmGame.RPlayerInput] section.
Under the section [BmGame.RPlayerInput], add the following line:

Bindings=(Name="NumPadZero",Command="ToggleHUD")

Input

In-game keyboard bindings.

In-game Xbox 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
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

PlayStation controllers		DualShock 4 (launch model only) DualShock 4 v2 and DualSense controllers require third-party modifications.
PlayStation button prompts
Light bar support		Static red color.
Adaptive trigger support
DualSense haptic feedback support
Connection modes	Wired Wireless does not register any input unless XInput is emulated.

Generic/other controllers		DirectInput.
Button prompts		Logitech Rumblepad 2 shows DualShock buttons.^{[citation needed]}

Additional information
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback		Both XInput and DualShock 4.
Digital movement supported
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]}

Download Special K, and put SpecialK64.dll inside <path-to-game>\Binaries\Win64\.
Rename SpecialK64.dll to dxgi.dll
If MSI Afterburner's overlay is being used, close it for a first execution of the mod.
Run the game, and Special K overlay should show in-game.
Press Ctrl+⇧ Shift+← Backspace to show Special K options.
Go to INPUT MANAGEMENT >> GAMEPAD and select PS4 HID INPUT. Then close SpecialK and the game itself.
Go back to <path-to-game>\Binaries\Win64\. There should be now a dxgi.ini file.
Edit dxgi.ini. Under the section [SpecialK.System], change IgnoreRTSSHookDelay=false to IgnoreRTSSHookDelay=true.
Close dxgi.ini and now using Special K with MSI Afterburner's overlay should be possible.
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 the DS4Windows or Steam controller configuration to emulate an Xbox controller [3].
To force PlayStation button prompts, follow this guide.

Audio

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", located in the same folder as the game executable (GOG.com and Epic Games version only).

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				The language must be Spanish.
Latin American Spanish				The language must be Español (México).

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 and 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^[34]

It increases start-up time as the fix forcibly injects an 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.

Download Batman: Arkham Knight Intel GPU detection fix.
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^[35]^[36]

Step One. Setup

Go to the configuration file(s) location.
Open BmInput.ini.
Select all lines that start with "Bindings" in the [Engine.PlayerInput] section.
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

Under the section [BmGame.RPlayerInput], add the following lines:
Bindings=(Name="Y",Command="TriggerWeaponDestroy")
Bindings=(Name="T",Command="TriggerSecondaryGroupCombatMove")
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.
Save the file.
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

Open BmInput.ini.
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")
Save the file.
Right-click the file and open "Properties". Set the file to "Read-only". It is not always necessary, though.
Start the game.
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.
Return to the main menu to save your progress.

Step Four. Get rid of a warning about modified configuration files when starting the game

Edit <path-to-game>\BmGame\Config\PC\PCEngine.ini
Under the section [Engine.GameEngine], replace bDisableIniModifyWarning=False with the following line:
bDisableIniModifyWarning=True.
Save the file.
Right-click the file and open "Properties". Set the file to "Read-only". It is not always necessary, though.
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^[35]^[36]

Go to the <path-to-game>\DLC\356474\Content\BmGame\ (for example; it's possible to choose some other DLC folder).
Create an empty folder with any name (e.g., "Batgirl moves").
Create empty BmInput.ini in this folder.
Add the following lines for missing Batgirl moves:
[Engine.PlayerInput]
.Bindings=(Name="T",Command="TriggerSecondaryGroupCombatMove")
.Bindings=(Name="Y",Command="TriggerWeaponDestroy")
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.
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")
Save the file.
Start the game.
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.
Return to the main menu to save the progress.
Enjoy.

Bonus. Adding special combo 0 one-key binding and additional one-key bindings for any other actions

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")
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.
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^[35]^[36]

Go to the <path-to-game>\DLC\356474\Content\BmGame\ (for example; it's possible to choose some other DLC folder).
Create empty folder with any name (e.g. "Batgirl moves").
Create empty BmGame.ini in this folder.
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")
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.
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

Mods

Content restoration

Several PlayStation 4-exclusive DLC skins can be modded into the PC version.

Classic TV Series Batman Skin (requires Batman Classic TV Series Batmobile Pack DLC)
Batmobile 1966 Skin
Justice League 3000 Batman Skin

The Steam version is missing the Earth 2 Dark Knight Skin compared to the Epic Games Store and GOG.com versions.

Earth 2 Dark Knight Skin for Steam (fixed)

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	A broadband Internet connection is required for some online features.

A 64-bit operating system is required.

Minimum GPU requirements for Ultra settings require Nvidia GeForce GTX 980 with at least 4 GB of VRAM.^[37]

Notes

↑ ^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).
↑ ^2.0 ^2.1
Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in ~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/208650/.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (208650) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
↑ The GOG version of "Batman™: Arkham Knight Premium Edition" takes up 67.1 GB.

References

↑ Rocksteady and "external PC development partner" investigating Batman: Arkham Knight performance issues • Eurogamer.net
↑ Official Batman: Arkham Knight Launch Trailer - YouTube - last accessed on May 2023
↑ ^3.0 ^3.1 ^3.2 Steam - Batman: Arkham Knight no longer coming to Mac and Linux - last accessed on 2019-09-20
↑ ^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
↑ September 3rd Update and Patch Notes - last accessed on 2022-08-14
↑ Eurogamer - It gets worse - Batman: Arkham Knight on PC lacks console visual features - last accessed on 2019-09-20
↑ Eurogamer - Warner suspends Batman: Arkham Knight PC sales - last accessed on 2019-09-20
↑ PC Release Date Announced - Steam Community :: Group Announcements :: Batman™: Arkham Knight - last accessed on 9 June 2023
↑ Eurogamer.net - Warner Bros. offers full refund for still-broken Batman: Arkham Knight PC - last accessed on May 2023
↑ Eurogamer.net - Performance Analysis: Batman on PC is still a disappointment - last accessed on May 2023
↑ Steam - PC Update - November 24th - last accessed on 2019-09-20
↑ Steam - PC Update - December 17th - last accessed on 2019-09-20
↑ Steam - PC Update - January 19th - last accessed on 2019-09-20
↑ Steam - PC Update - March 8th - last accessed on 2019-09-20
↑ DF Direct: Batman Arkham Knight PC Epic Store vs Steam - Does It Finally Run Well? - last accessed on 2022-08-14
↑ 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.
↑ Verified by User:Aemony on 2019-09-19
↑ ^18.0 ^18.1 ^18.2 Verified by User:Hman360 on 2020-12-12
↑ Verified by User:Aemony on 2020-12-03
↑ SteamDB - Batman™: Arkham Knight Depot - Displaying change #M:5300142995515379449 - last accessed on 2020-12-03
↑ 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."
↑ 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.
↑ Steam Community - Batman: Arkham Knight - Premium Edition - last accessed on 2019-09-27
↑ Disable Startup Logos - last accessed on 2020-11-16
↑ How to: Skip Intros - last accessed on 2020-11-16
↑ [1] - last accessed on
↑ [2] - last accessed on
↑ {{Refurl|url=https://www.xda-developers.com/use-two-graphics-cards-pc/#:~:text=So%2C%20while%20you%20can%20technically,to%20use%20both%20GPUs%20simultaneously.
↑ {{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c5SKzkvd86E&t=262s
↑ Arkham Quixote - last accessed on 2022-08-24
↑ 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.
↑ Master Fixes for Batman Arkham Knight - Updated April 2022 - last accessed on 2022-08-24
↑ https://steamcommunity.com/app/208650/discussions/0/517141882715377398/?ctp=1#c517142892072340300
↑ 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.
↑ ^35.0 ^35.1 ^35.2 Steam Community :: Guide :: Batgirl Disarm and Destroy + Multi Ground Takedown combo on Keyboard. - last accessed on 2020-11-17
↑ ^36.0 ^36.1 ^36.2 Steam Community :: Guide :: DLC Characters Critical Strikes + Batgirl Special Takedowns fix on Keyboard - last accessed on 2020-11-17
↑ Update on PC Minimum Specs

[gamedir-33] 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).

[Proton_path_note-34] 2.0 ^2.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in ~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/208650/.
Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
The app ID (208650) may differ in some cases.
Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.

[3] File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.

[4] Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in ~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/208650/.

[5] Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.

[6] The app ID (208650) may differ in some cases.

[7] Treat backslashes as forward slashes.

[8] See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.

[Note-39] The GOG version of "Batman™: Arkham Knight Premium Edition" takes up 67.1 GB.

[PC_Port_Dev-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

[linux-osx-canceled-3] 3.0 ^3.1 ^3.2 Steam - Batman: Arkham Knight no longer coming to Mac and Linux - last accessed on 2019-09-20

[DF_4K60_analysis-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

[ReferenceA-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] Steam Community - Batman: Arkham Knight - Premium Edition - last accessed on 2019-09-27

[24] Disable Startup Logos - last accessed on 2020-11-16

[25] How to: Skip Intros - last accessed on 2020-11-16

[26] [1] - last accessed on

[27] [2] - last accessed on

[28] {{Refurl|url=https://www.xda-developers.com/use-two-graphics-cards-pc/#:~:text=So%2C%20while%20you%20can%20technically,to%20use%20both%20GPUs%20simultaneously.

[29] {{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c5SKzkvd86E&t=262s

[30] Arkham Quixote - last accessed on 2022-08-24

[31] 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.

[32] Master Fixes for Batman Arkham Knight - Updated April 2022 - last accessed on 2022-08-24

[35] ttps://steamcommunity.com/app/208650/discussions/0/517141882715377398/?ctp=1#c517142892072340300

[36] 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.

[dlc_characters_1st_fix-37] 35.0 ^35.1 ^35.2 Steam Community :: Guide :: Batgirl Disarm and Destroy + Multi Ground Takedown combo on Keyboard. - last accessed on 2020-11-17

[dlc_characters_2nd_fix-38] 36.0 ^36.1 ^36.2 Steam Community :: Guide :: DLC Characters Critical Strikes + Batgirl Special Takedowns fix on Keyboard - last accessed on 2020-11-17

[requpdate-40] Update on PC Minimum Specs

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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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-|cover        = Batman Arkham Knight - cover.jpg
+|cover        = Batman Arkham Knight cover.jpg
 |developers   =
 {{Infobox game/row/developer|Rocksteady Studios}}
-{{Infobox game/row/porter|Iron Galaxy Studios|Windows|ref=<ref name="PC Port Dev">[http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2015-06-23-rocksteady-and-external-pc-development-partner-investigating-batman-arkham-knight-performance-issues Rocksteady and "external PC development partner" investigating Batman: Arkham Knight performance issues &bull; Eurogamer.net]</ref>}}
 {{Infobox game/row/developer|Warner Bros. Games Montreal|A Matter of Family}}
+{{Infobox game/row/porter|Iron Galaxy Studios|Windows|ref=<ref name="PC Port Dev">[https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2015-06-23-rocksteady-and-external-pc-development-partner-investigating-batman-arkham-knight-performance-issues Rocksteady and "external PC development partner" investigating Batman: Arkham Knight performance issues • Eurogamer.net]</ref>}}
 |publishers   =
 {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment}}
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 {{Infobox game/row/engine|Unreal Engine 3}}
 |release dates=
-{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|June 23, 2015|ref=<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FX1uGqXD2n8 Official Batman: Arkham Knight Launch Trailer - YouTube]</ref>}}
+{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|June 23, 2015|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FX1uGqXD2n8|title=Official Batman: Arkham Knight Launch Trailer - YouTube|date=May 2023}}</ref>}}
 {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|Cancelled|ref=<ref name="linux-osx-canceled"/>}}
 {{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|Cancelled|ref=<ref name="linux-osx-canceled">{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/games/208650/announcements/detail/974270303556117703|title=Steam - Batman: Arkham Knight no longer coming to Mac and Linux|date=2019-09-20}}</ref>}}
@@ Line 19: / Line 19: @@
 {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|batman-arkham-knight|92}}
 |taxonomy     =
+{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase, DLC }}
+{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | No microtransactions }}
+{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes             | Singleplayer }}
+{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time }}
+{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | Third-person }}
+{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Direct control }}
+{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Action, Driving, Brawler, Metroidvania, Open world, Stealth }}
+{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
+{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | Automobile }}
+{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | Realistic }}
+{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Contemporary, North America }}
 {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series|Batman: Arkham}}
 |steam appid  = 208650
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 |gogcom id side = 1136349258,1863845756
 |hltb         = 18005
+|lutris       = batman-arkham-knight
 |strategywiki = Batman: Arkham Knight
-|mobygames    = batman-arkham-knight
+|mobygames    = 74356
 |wikipedia    = Batman: Arkham Knight
 |winehq       = 18267
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 |introduction      =
-|release history   = The PC version was pulled from stores on June 24, 2015 due to being released in a poor state,<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/digitalfoundry-2015-batman-arkham-knight-pc-lacks-console-visual-features|title=Eurogamer - It gets worse - Batman: Arkham Knight on PC lacks console visual features|date=2019-09-20}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2015-06-25-warner-suspends-batman-arkham-knight-pc-sales|title=Eurogamer - Warner suspends Batman: Arkham Knight PC sales|date=2019-09-20}}</ref> reworked and re-released on October 28, 2015,<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/games/208650/announcements/detail/128710064900030355 PC Release Date Announced - Steam Community :: Group Announcements :: Batman™: Arkham Knight]</ref><ref>[http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2015-11-02-warner-bros-offers-full-refund-for-still-broken-batman-arkham-knight-pc Eurogamer.net - Warner Bros. offers full refund for still-broken Batman: Arkham Knight PC]</ref><ref>[http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/digitalfoundry-2015-re-released-batman-arkham-knight-performance-analysis Eurogamer.net - Performance Analysis: Batman on PC is still a disappointment]</ref> and continued to see additional development through early 2016 which brought various performance and stability improvements as well as bugfixes.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/games/208650/announcements/detail/128713039396595557|title=Steam - PC Update - November 24th|date=2019-09-20}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/games/208650/announcements/detail/128715036853504337|title=Steam - PC Update - December 17th|date=2019-09-20}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/games/208650/announcements/detail/987779636943328192|title=Steam - PC Update - January 19th|date=2019-09-20}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/games/208650/announcements/detail/988910005438490775|title=Steam - PC Update - March 8th|date=2019-09-20}}</ref>
+|release history   = 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.<ref name="DF 4K60 analysis"/> 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.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/games/208650/announcements/detail/145594019968443309|title=September 3rd Update and Patch Notes|date=2022-08-14}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/digitalfoundry-2015-batman-arkham-knight-pc-lacks-console-visual-features|title=Eurogamer - It gets worse - Batman: Arkham Knight on PC lacks console visual features|date=2019-09-20}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2015-06-25-warner-suspends-batman-arkham-knight-pc-sales|title=Eurogamer - Warner suspends Batman: Arkham Knight PC sales|date=2019-09-20}}</ref> It was then updated to attempt to address most of these issues and subsequently re-released on October 28, 2015.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/games/208650/announcements/detail/128710064900030355|title=PC Release Date Announced - Steam Community :: Group Announcements :: Batman™: Arkham Knight|date=9 June 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2015-11-02-warner-bros-offers-full-refund-for-still-broken-batman-arkham-knight-pc|title=Eurogamer.net - Warner Bros. offers full refund for still-broken Batman: Arkham Knight PC|date=May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/digitalfoundry-2015-re-released-batman-arkham-knight-performance-analysis|title=Eurogamer.net - Performance Analysis: Batman on PC is still a disappointment|date=May 2023}}</ref> It continued to receive post-launch patches through early 2016 which brought various performance and stability improvements as well as bug fixes.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/games/208650/announcements/detail/128713039396595557|title=Steam - PC Update - November 24th|date=2019-09-20}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/games/208650/announcements/detail/128715036853504337|title=Steam - PC Update - December 17th|date=2019-09-20}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/games/208650/announcements/detail/987779636943328192|title=Steam - PC Update - January 19th|date=2019-09-20}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/games/208650/announcements/detail/988910005438490775|title=Steam - PC Update - March 8th|date=2019-09-20}}</ref>
-Following the re-release and subsequent updates, it was announced that the game would not see the originally planned Mac and Linux versions.<ref name="linux-osx-canceled"/>
+Following the re-release and subsequent updates, it was announced that the originally planned Mac and Linux versions were cancelled.<ref name="linux-osx-canceled"/>
-|current state     =
+|current state     = 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.<ref name="DF 4K60 analysis">{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w3g4QQnIqco|title=4K Batman Arkham Knight PC Revisited: Can We Hit 4K60 On One Of PC's Worst Ports?|date=2022-08-14}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ia0s959QMew|title=DF Direct: Batman Arkham Knight PC Epic Store vs Steam - Does It Finally Run Well?|date=2022-08-14}}</ref>
 }}
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 {{Availability/row| Retail | | Steam | 5 DVD discs. | | Windows }}
-{{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | batman-arkham-knight | DRM-free | Includes the Premium Edition as well as the previously PS4 exclusive '''Earth-2 Dark Knight''' skin.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Aemony|date=2019-09-21|comment=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.}}</ref> DRM-free when launched directly from executable.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Aemony|date=2019-09-19}}</ref> | | Windows }}
+{{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | batman-arkham-knight | DRM-free | Includes the Premium Edition as well as the previously PS4 exclusive '''Earth-2 Dark Knight''' skin.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Aemony|date=2019-09-21|comment=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.}}</ref> DRM-free when launched directly from an executable.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Aemony|date=2019-09-19}}</ref> | | Windows }}
-{{Availability/row| GamersGate | DD-BMAK | Steam | {{store link|GamersGate|DD-BMAKPE|Premium Edition}} also available. | | Windows }}
 {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 2671-1 | Steam | {{store link|Gamesplanet|2671-2|Premium Edition}} also available. |  | Windows }}
-{{Availability/row| GOG.com | batman_arkham_knight | DRM-free | {{store link|GOG.com|batman_arkham_knight_premium_edition|Premium Edition}} also available, which includes the previously PS4 exclusive '''Earth-2 Dark Knight''' skin.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Hman360|date=2020-12-12}}</ref> | | Windows }}
+{{Availability/row| GOG.com | batman_arkham_knight | DRM-free | {{store link|GOG.com|batman_arkham_knight_premium_edition|Premium Edition}} also available, which includes the previously exclusive PS4 '''Earth-2 Dark Knight''' skin.<ref name="ReferenceA">{{Refcheck|user=Hman360|date=2020-12-12}}</ref> | | Windows }}
 {{Availability/row| GMG | batman-arkham-knight | Steam | {{store link|GMG|batman-arkham-knight-premium-edition|Premium Edition}} also available. | | Windows }}
 {{Availability/row| Humble | batman-arkham-knight | Steam | {{store link|Humble|batman-arkham-knight-premium-edition|Premium Edition}} also available. | | Windows }}
-{{Availability/row| Steam | 208650 | DRM-free | {{store link|Steam-sub|85500|Premium Edition}} also available. DRM-free when launched directly from the game executable without the Steam client running. NOTE: ONLY the base game is DRM-free. For any DLC to be recognized, the game must be launched through the Steam client.| | Windows }}
+{{Availability/row| Steam | 208650 | DRM-free | {{store link|Steam-sub|85500|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 }}
+{{Availability/row| GamersGate | batman-arkham-knight | Steam | {{store link|GamersGate|DD-BMAKPE|Premium Edition}} was also available. | | Windows | unavailable }}
 }}
 {{ii}} {{Removed DRM|Denuvo Anti-Tamper}} was removed from the Steam version on December 3, 2020.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Aemony|date=2020-12-03|comment=Comment (optional)}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamdb.info/depot/208651/history/?changeid=M:5300142995515379449|title=SteamDB - Batman™: Arkham Knight Depot - Displaying change #M:5300142995515379449|date=2020-12-03}}</ref>
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 {{DLC/row| Rocksteady Themed Batmobile Skin |  | Windows }}
 {{DLC/row| Season of Infamy: Most Wanted Expansion |  | Windows }}
-{{DLC/row| Earth-2 Dark Knight Skin | Exclusive to '''Epic Games Store'''<ref>{{Refsnip|url=https://steamcommunity.com/groups/SpecialK_Mods/discussions/0/3570700856110421443/?ctp=214#c1629663905424631233|title=Steam Group - Special K - v 0.10.3 - [Framepacing Percentile Analysis] - Comment by Wastelander121|date=2019-09-23|snippet=The EGS version also contains the Earth 2 skin which was exclusive to PS4. All other exclusives aren't there.}}</ref><ref>{{Refcheck|user=Aemony|date=2019-09-23|comment=The '''368100''' folder of the copy on EGS corresponds to the [https://steamdb.info/depot/368100/subs/ 368100] DLC ID on Steam, which was never released on Steam.}}</ref> and '''GOG'''<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Hman360|date=2020-12-12}}</ref>. | Windows }}
+{{DLC/row| Earth-2 Dark Knight Skin | Exclusive to the '''Epic Games Store'''<ref>{{Refsnip|url=https://steamcommunity.com/groups/SpecialK_Mods/discussions/0/3570700856110421443/?ctp=214#c1629663905424631233|title=Steam Group - Special K - v 0.10.3 - [Framepacing Percentile Analysis] - Comment by Wastelander121|date=2019-09-23|snippet=The EGS version also contains the Earth 2 skin which was exclusive to PS4. All other exclusives aren't there.}}</ref><ref>{{Refcheck|user=Aemony|date=2019-09-23|comment=The '''368100''' folder of the copy on EGS corresponds to the [https://steamdb.info/depot/368100/subs/ 368100] DLC ID on Steam, which was never released on Steam.}}</ref> and '''GOG.com'''<ref name="ReferenceA">{{Refcheck|user=Hman360|date=2020-12-12}}</ref>. Can be [[#Content restoration|modded into the Steam version]]. | Windows }}
 }}
-{{--}} Adam West skin, '60s-themed Bat-tank, and Scarecrow Nightmare Challenges are PlayStation 4 exclusives.
+{{--}} Scarecrow Nightmare Challenges are PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch exclusives.
+{{ii}} PlayStation 4 exclusive skins can be [[#Content restoration|modded in]].
 ===Version differences===
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 {{Fixbox|description=Delete or rename video files|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/208650/discussions/0/594821545178847216/|title=How to: Skip Intros|date=2020-11-16}}</ref>|fix=
-# Go to <code>{{p|game}}\BmGame\Movies\</code>.
+# Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\BmGame\Movies\}}.
-# Delete or rename <code>StartupMovie.swf</code> and <code>StartupMovieNV.swf</code>.
+# Delete or rename {{file|StartupMovie.swf}} and {{file|StartupMovieNV.swf}}.
 }}
-===Arkham Quixote===
+===Reduce stuttering and improve performance===
-Mod that drastically reduces game stuttering by recycling textures allocations. More information and download can be found [https://sherief.fyi/post/arkham-quixote/ here].
-===Performance increase on SLI systems===
+{{Fixbox|description=Move or Re-install the game to an SSD|fix=
-Because Batman: Arkham Knight heavily uses Nvidia PhysX, you can get a considerable framerate improvement by disabling SLI in the Nvidia control panel and assigning your second GPU to be dedicated to PhysX. The game does not support SLI anyway, so at least with this tweak you can get a sort of 'semi-SLI' mode going. This should increase the framerate by around 25%, similar to a SLI profile with poor scaling.
+Running the game from a conventional HDD causes extreme stuttering when traversing the map due to Dynamic Loading of Map-Sections. Moving the game to an SSD will greatly reduce this issue, especially during Driving and Gliding portions of the Map.
+}}
+===='Nvidia GameWorks' Effects====
+'Nvidia GameWorks' Effects require a very High GPU Processing power and will cause stuttering on Low-to-Moderate systems. <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/208650/discussions/0/3082142648903020403/?l=latam | title=|date=}}</ref> <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/geforce/forums/off-topic/25/230765/dedicated-physx-gpu-batman-arkham-knight-enhan/|title=|date=}}</ref>
+There are 4 options in total, out of which 'Interactive Smoke/Fog' is the biggest Performance Killer of all of them.
+{{Fixbox|description=Disable 'Nvidia GameWorks' Effects entirely|fix=
+  Set all 4 Effects to <code>OFF</code>
+ {{++}} Highly recommended for Low-End systems.
+ {{ii}} For Moderate-End systems, tweak accordingly.
+}}
+For those still looking for way to Enable all 'Nvidia GameWorks' Effects, be known that these Effects require a a whole lot of GPU Processing so much so that sometimes, a single Graphics Card won't suffice. Currently, there are 2 ways to achieve this :
+{{Fixbox|description=Use a Secondary 'Dedicated' Nvidia GPU as PhysX Processor|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/geforce/forums/off-topic/25/230765/dedicated-physx-gpu-batman-arkham-knight-enhan/#:~:text=But%20pairing%20a%20strong%20card%20with%20a%20strong%20PhysX%20card%20worked%20wonders%20(a%20way%20better%20performance%20boost%20than%20SLI). </ref> | ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.xda-developers.com/use-two-graphics-cards-pc/#:~:text=So%2C%20while%20you%20can%20technically,to%20use%20both%20GPUs%20simultaneously. </ref>|fix=
+Set your Secondary GPU(Nvidia) as PhysX Processor under PhysX Settings, in Nvidia Control Panel.
+{{ii}} This Solution demands more Hardware investment as it requires <b>NOT only</b> a separate GPU but, also a Motherboard that supports Nvidia SLI Technology & enough PCI-E Slots to satisfy Data bandwidth for both GPUs.
+}}
+{{Fixbox|description=Use a GPU with atleast 6GB or Higher VRAM Memory to Run the Game | ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c5SKzkvd86E&t=262s </ref>|fix=
+{{--}} Graphic Cards having VRAM of 4GB or less are NOT capable of running 'Nvidia GameWorks' Effects along with Main Video Options, Maxed or Moderate, at 1080p Resolution, no matter what their Generation is. This is because of insufficient VRAM for storing Map Data, as well as less CUDA Cores to carry out all this Processing in required time frame, thereby causing FPS Drops.
+{{++}} Graphic Cards of RTX 20 Series OR Higher, with 6GB or Higher VRAM, will do just Fine.
+}}
+{{Fixbox|description=Apply Arkham Quixote DLL Fix|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211202012848/https://sherief.fyi/post/arkham-quixote/|title=Arkham Quixote|date=2022-08-24}}</ref>|fix=
+{{ii}} 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.
+# Download Arkham Quixote DLL Fix for [https://sherief.fyi/arkham-knight/dxgi.dll Nvidia] or [https://sherief.fyi/robin/dxgi.dll AMD]
+# Put the downloaded {{file|dxgi.dll}} in {{folder|{{P|game}}\Binaries\Win64}}.
+'''Notes'''
-===Turn off hardware accelerated gpu scheduling===
+{{ii}} Troubleshooting information can be found [https://old.reddit.com/r/pcgaming/comments/ffhimn/a_fix_for_arkham_knights_stuttering_framerate/ here].
-Hardware accelerated gpu scheduling has a big negative performance impact and is recommended to be turned off for this game.
+{{ii}} More detailed, in-depth information about the mod can be found [https://web.archive.org/web/20211202012848/https://sherief.fyi/post/arkham-quixote/ here].
+{{ii}} On Linux/Steam Deck, add the <code>WINEDLLOVERRIDES="dxgi=n,b %command%"</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]] in game properties.
+}}
+===Stuttering and low FPS on Windows 10 (2004 or newer) and Windows 11===
+{{ii}} 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.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Mrtnptrs|date=2022-12-24|comment=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.}}</ref>
+{{Fixbox|description=Disable Hardware Accelerated GPU Scheduling (HAGS)|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/208650/discussions/0/405691491106183904/?ctp=6|title=Master Fixes for Batman Arkham Knight - Updated April 2022|date=2022-08-24}}</ref>|fix=
+{{--}} Disabling this option can negatively affect the performance of other games. It is advised to re-enable it again after exiting the game.
+# Go to '''Windows Settings''' > '''System''' > '''Display''' > '''Graphics Settings'''.
+# Disable the Hardware Accelerated GPU Scheduling (HAGS) option.
+}}
 ==Game data==
@@ Line 124: / Line 183: @@
 {{Game data/saves|Steam|{{p|steam}}\userdata\{{p|uid}}\208650\}}
 }}
-{{ii}} Running the Steam version without the Steam client running will save to <code>{{p|game}}\BMGame\SaveData\</code>.
+{{ii}} Running the Steam version without the Steam client running will save to {{folder|{{p|game}}\BMGame\SaveData\}}.
-====Convert Steam save data to GOG====
+====Convert Steam save data to GOG.com====
-{{Fixbox|description=Manual conversion with hex editor|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Hman360|date=2020-12-12}}</ref>|fix=
+{{Fixbox|description=Manual conversion with hex editor|ref=<ref name="ReferenceA">{{Refcheck|user=Hman360|date=2020-12-12}}</ref>|fix=
-# Open your save file from the Steam location in your hex editor.
+# Open the save file from the Steam location using an hex editor.
 # Insert the 4 bytes <code>00 10 25 00</code> at the start of the file (do not overwrite existing bytes).
-# Save the file and transfer to the Windows save folder as listed above.
+# Save the file and transfer it to the Windows save folder as listed above.
 '''Notes'''
-{{ii}} Converting GOG to Steam is done by deleting the bytes added in step 2, saving, and moving back to the Steam folder.
+{{ii}} Converting GOG.com to Steam is done by deleting the bytes added in step 2, saving, and moving back to the Steam folder.
 }}
 ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 {{Save game cloud syncing
-|discord                =
+|discord                   =
-|discord notes          =
+|discord notes             =
-|epic games store       = false
+|epic games launcher       = false
-|epic games store notes =
+|epic games launcher notes =
-|gog galaxy             = true
+|gog galaxy                = true
-|gog galaxy notes       =
+|gog galaxy notes          =
-|origin                 =
+|origin                    =
-|origin notes           =
+|origin notes              =
-|steam cloud            = true
+|steam cloud               = true
-|steam cloud notes      =
+|steam cloud notes         =
-|uplay                  =
+|ubisoft connect           =
-|uplay notes            =
+|ubisoft connect notes     =
-|xbox cloud             =
+|xbox cloud                =
-|xbox cloud notes       =
+|xbox cloud notes          =
 }}
@@ Line 168: / Line 227: @@
 |multimonitor notes         = Works with some issues (see the [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/batman-arkham-knight/en WSGF entry]).
 |ultrawidescreen            = true
-|ultrawidescreen notes      = Works with some issues (see the [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/batman-arkham-knight/en WSGF entry]).
+|ultrawidescreen notes      = Works with some issues (see the [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/batman-arkham-knight/en WSGF entry]). See also [https://github.com/RoseTheFlower/UltrawideIndex/releases/tag/arkhamknight cutscene fixes].
 |4k ultra hd                = true
 |4k ultra hd notes          =
@@ Line 180: / Line 239: @@
 |anisotropic notes          =
 |antialiasing               = true
-|antialiasing notes         = [[SMAA]].
+|antialiasing notes         = Temporal [[SMAA]].<ref>https://steamcommunity.com/app/208650/discussions/0/517141882715377398/?ctp=1#c517142892072340300</ref>
 |vsync                      = true
-|vsync notes                =
+|vsync notes                = Adaptive (Adaptive V-Sync), On (Double buffered), or Off.
 |60 fps                     = true
 |60 fps notes               =
 |120 fps                    = hackable
-|120 fps notes              = Choice of FPS cap: 30, 60, 90. See [[#High frame rate|High frame rate]].
+|120 fps notes              = Choice of FPS cap: 30, 60, or 90. See [[#High frame rate|High frame rate]].
-|hdr                        = unknown
+|hdr                        = hackable
-|hdr notes                  =
+|hdr notes                  = Use [https://www.nexusmods.com/batmanarkhamknight/mods/1509 RenoDX]
 |color blind                = unknown
 |color blind notes          =
@@ Line 195: / Line 254: @@
 ===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]===
 {{Fixbox|description=Add hotkeys|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
-# Edit <code>{{p|game}}\BMGame\Config\BmInput.ini</code>
+# Edit {{file|{{p|game}}\BMGame\Config\BmInput.ini}}.
 # Select all lines that start with "Bindings" in the [Engine.PlayerInput] section.
 # Copy and paste it into the [BmGame.RPlayerInput] section.
@@ Line 210: / Line 269: @@
 '''Notes'''
-{{ii}} Higher than default values can cause much FPS drop during situations where the camera zooms out.
+{{ii}} Higher than default values can cause  a significant FPS drop during situations where the camera zooms out.
-{{ii}} 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 then before, making some riddles unsolvable without reloading the last checkpoint and resetting FOV entirely
+{{ii}} Adding these lines can prevent controller trigger inputs from working correctly (e.g., Batmobile acceleration). Remove the lines to fix them.
+{{ii}} 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.
 }}
 {{Fixbox|description=Convert game to {{term|Hor+}}|fix=
-{{ii}} Game is {{term|vert-}} by default.
+{{ii}} Game is {{term|Vert-}} by default.
-# Open BmEngine.ini and change "AspectRatioAxisConstraint=AspectRatio_MaintainXFOV" to "AspectRatioAxisConstraint=AspectRatio_MaintainYFOV"
+# Open {{file|BmEngine.ini}} and change {{code|1=AspectRatioAxisConstraint=AspectRatio_MaintainXFOV}} to {{code|1=AspectRatioAxisConstraint=AspectRatio_MaintainYFOV}}.
 '''Notes'''
-{{ii}} May cause the map and some cutscenes to look weird.
+{{ii}} May cause the map and some cutscenes to look weird.{{cn|date=2023-10-28}}
-{{ii}} This tweak also makes the game use vertical measurement. For people who play games where the max allowed FOV is 120, you want to use hotkey values of 90 instead of 120. If you like 110 or 100, then 80 and 70 respectively.
+{{ii}} 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.
 }}
 ===[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)|High frame rate]]===
 {{Fixbox|description=Change value in config file|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
-# Edit <code>{{p|game}}\BmGame\Config\BmSystemSettings.ini</code>.
+# Edit {{file|{{p|game}}\BmGame\Config\BmSystemSettings.ini}}.
-# Change <code>MaxFPS=60.000000</code> to have the FPS cap you want.
+# Change <code>MaxFPS=60.000000</code> to the desired FPS cap.
-# Save your changes and close the file.
+# Save changes and close the file.
+'''Notes'''
+{{ii}} 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===
+{{Fixbox|description=Add hotkeys|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}|fix=
+# Edit {{file|{{p|game}}\BMGame\Config\BmInput.ini}}.
+# Select all lines that start with "Bindings" in the [Engine.PlayerInput] section.
+# Copy and paste it into the [BmGame.RPlayerInput] section.
+# Under the section [BmGame.RPlayerInput], add the following line:
+<pre>Bindings=(Name="NumPadZero",Command="ToggleHUD")</pre>
 }}
 ==Input==
 {{Image|Batman Arkham Knight - keybinds.png|In-game keyboard bindings.}}
-{{Image|Batman Arkham Knight - xbox.png|In-game XBox bindings.}}
+{{Image|Batman Arkham Knight - xbox.png|In-game Xbox bindings.}}
 {{Image|Batman Arkham Knight - dualshock4.png|In-game DualShock 4 bindings.}}
 {{Input
 |key remap                 = true
-|key remap notes           = By default, <Alt> can only be used as a modifier (e.g. <Alt> + <X>), and cannot receive mappings.
+|key remap notes           = By default, {{key|Alt}} can only be used as a modifier (e.g., {{key|Alt|X}}) and cannot receive mappings.
 |acceleration option       = true
 |acceleration option notes =
@@ Line 249: / Line 321: @@
 |touchscreen notes         =
 |controller support        = true
-|controller support notes  = DirectInput, XInput and [[Controller:DualShock 4|DualShock 4]] only First Generation, bugged with Dualshock 4 Second Generation Controllers.
+|controller support notes  =
 |full controller           = true
 |full controller notes     =
-|controller remap          = unknown
+|controller remap          = false
 |controller remap notes    =
-|controller sensitivity    = unknown
+|controller sensitivity    = false
 |controller sensitivity notes=
 |invert controller y-axis  = true
@@ Line 262: / Line 334: @@
 |xbox prompts              = true
 |xbox prompts notes        =
-|impulse triggers          = unknown
+|impulse triggers          = false
 |impulse triggers notes    =
-|dualshock 4               = true
+|playstation controllers   = true
-|dualshock 4 notes         =
+|playstation controller models = DualShock 4 (launch model only)
-|dualshock prompts         = true
+|playstation controllers notes = DualShock 4 v2 and DualSense controllers require [[#Game_won.27t_work_with_DS4_v2.2FDualSense_Controllers|third-party modifications]].
-|dualshock prompts notes   =
+|playstation prompts       = true
+|playstation prompts notes =
 |light bar support         = true
 |light bar support notes   = Static red color.
-|dualshock 4 modes         = v1,wired
+|dualsense adaptive trigger support = false
-|dualshock 4 modes notes   = wireless does not register any input unless emulated xinput
+|dualsense adaptive trigger support notes =
+|dualsense haptics support  = false
+|dualsense haptics support notes =
+|playstation connection modes = Wired
+|playstation connection modes notes = Wireless does not register any input unless XInput is emulated.
 |tracked motion controllers= unknown
 |tracked motion controllers notes =
@@ Line 277: / Line 354: @@
 |tracked motion prompts notes =
 |other controllers         = true
-|other controllers notes   =
+|other controllers notes   = DirectInput.
 |other button prompts      = unknown
-|other button prompts notes= Using Logitech Rumblepad 2 show DualShock buttons.{{cn|date=March 26, 2016}}
+|other button prompts notes= Logitech Rumblepad 2 shows DualShock buttons.{{cn|date=March 26, 2016}}
 |controller hotplug        = true
 |controller hotplug notes  =
@@ Line 296: / Line 373: @@
 |steam cursor detection    = unknown
 |steam cursor detection notes =
+}}
+===Xbox Series X/S controller detected as DualShock 4 controller===
+{{ii}} 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.
+{{Fixbox|description=Use Special K mod|ref={{cn|date=2021-03-04|reason=While the game does have documented issues with controller type detection, this fix was posted by an anonymous user, meaning a self-ref is impossible from the original contributor.}}|fix=
+# Download [[Special K]], and put {{file|SpecialK64.dll}} inside {{folder|{{p|game}}\Binaries\Win64\}}.
+# Rename  {{file|SpecialK64.dll}} to  {{file|dxgi.dll}}
+# If MSI Afterburner's overlay is being used, close it for a first execution of the mod.
+# Run the game, and Special K overlay should show in-game.
+# Press {{key|Ctrl|Shift|Backspace}} to show Special K options.
+# Go to <code>INPUT MANAGEMENT >> GAMEPAD</code> and select <code>PS4 HID INPUT</code>. Then close SpecialK and the game itself.
+# Go back to {{folder|{{p|game}}\Binaries\Win64\}}. There should be now a {{file|dxgi.ini}} file.
+# Edit {{file|dxgi.ini}}. Under the section <code>[SpecialK.System]</code>, change <code>IgnoreRTSSHookDelay=false</code> to {{code|1=IgnoreRTSSHookDelay=true}}.
+# Close {{file|dxgi.ini}} and now using Special K with MSI Afterburner's overlay should be possible.
+# Play the game; it should properly recognize the controller now.
+}}
+===Game won't work with DS4 v2/DualSense Controllers===
+{{ii}} 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.
+{{Fixbox|description=Use the DS4Windows or Steam controller configuration to emulate an Xbox controller [https://steamcommunity.com/app/208650/discussions/0/2425614539584144987/#c3103515084615637809].|fix=
+{{ii}} To force PlayStation button prompts, follow [https://www.nexusmods.com/batmanarkhamknight/mods/34 this guide].
 }}
@@ Line 304: / Line 404: @@
 |separate volume notes    =
 |surround sound           = true
 |surround sound notes     = 7.1
 |subtitles                = true
 |subtitles notes          =
@@ Line 314: / Line 414: @@
 |eax support notes        =
 }}
 {{L10n|content=
+{{Image|Language_menu_Batman.png|Language menu from "LanguageSelector.exe", located in the same folder as the game executable (GOG.com and Epic Games version only).}}
 {{L10n/switch
   |language  = English
@@ Line 361: / Line 463: @@
   |audio     = false
   |subtitles = hackable
-  |notes     = [https://magyaritasok.hu/magyaritasok/batman-arkham-knight/batman-arkham-knight/2558 Fan translation]
+  |notes     = [https://magyaritasok.hu/download/2558/batman-arkham-knight Fan translation]
   |fan       = true
 }}
 {{L10n/switch
   |language  = Italian
+ |interface = true
+ |audio     = true
+ |subtitles = true
+ |notes     =
+ |fan       =
+}}
+{{L10n/switch
+ |language  = Japanese
   |interface = true
   |audio     = true
@@ Line 409: / Line 519: @@
   |audio     = true
   |subtitles = true
-  |notes     = Windows language must be on any configuration of Spanish.
+  |notes     = The language must be Spanish.
   |fan       =
 }}
@@ Line 417: / Line 527: @@
   |audio     = true
   |subtitles = true
-  |notes     = Windows language must be on Español (México).
+  |notes     = The language must be Español (México).
   |fan       =
 }}
 }}
-{{ii}} Japanese language isn't included in PC version
 ==VR support==
@@ Line 467: / Line 576: @@
 ==Issues fixed==
-===Xbox One Series X controller detected as PS4 controller===
-{{ii}} If you are using a new Xbox One Series X controller via Bluetooth, the game will recognize it as a paired PlayStation 4 controller, and will change the button layout and logos. This only affects the game if you use the controller via bluetooth, using it paired with a dedicated receiver will show it as a Xbox One controller.
-{{Fixbox|description=Use Special K mod|ref=|fix=
-#Download [[Special K|Special K mod]], and put  {{file|SpecialK64.dll}} inside <code><path-to-game>/Binaries/Win64/</code> folder.
+===Running game with Intel integrated graphics===
-#Rename  {{file|SpecialK64.dll}} to  {{file|dxgi.dll}}
+{{ii}} The game has an internal check that conditionally ignores Intel integrated graphics and 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.
-#If you are using MSI Afterburner's overlay, close it for a first execution of the mod.
+{{Fixbox|description=Use modified {{file|dxgi.dll}}|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Fudgesiclesxd|date=2023-02-01|comment=Original fix (in Korean) [https://cafe.naver.com/minigamemania/115 here.] Fixes also tested on my system with Intel HD 4600 integrated GPU, with minor graphical issues.}}</ref>|fix=
-#Run the game, and SpecialK overlay should show ingame.
+{{ii}} It increases start-up time as the fix forcibly injects an Intel graphics device to be used as the first device by the game.
-#Press <code>CTRL + SHIFT + BACK</code> to show SpecialK options
+{{--}} Not compatible with [[#Reduce stuttering and improve performance|Quixote Fix]] due to it sharing same DLL file name.
-#Go to <code>INPUT MANAGEMENT >> GAMEPAD</code> and select <code>PS4 HID INPUT</code>. Then close SpecialK and the game itself.
+# Download [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2546-batman-arkham-knight-intel-gpu-detection-fix/ Batman: Arkham Knight Intel GPU detection fix].
-#Go back to <code><path-to-game>/Binaries/Win64/</code> folder. There should be now a  {{file|dxgi.ini}} file.
+# Extract the included {{file|dxgi.dll}} into {{folder|{{P|game}}/Binaries/Win64</code>}} and overwrite files if needed.
-#Edit  {{file|dxgi.ini}} file and under the section <code>[SpecialK.System]</code> change <code>IgnoreRTSSHookDelay=false</code> to true.
-#Close  {{file|dxgi.ini}} and now you should use SpecialK with MSI Afterburner's overlay.
-#Play the game, it should recognize your controller properly now.
-}}
-===Slow start up===
-{{Fixbox|description=Add a Windows Defender exclusion|ref={{cn|date=May 2019}}|fix=
-# Go to '''Windows Security''' (use search to find it), '''Virus & threat protection''' (shield icon) and scroll down until you find '''Virus & threat protection settings''' click on '''Manage settings'''.
-# Scroll down until you find '''Exclusions''' and click '''Add or remove exclusions'''.
-# Click '''Add an exclusion''' and add the game folder <code>{{p|game}}</code>.
 }}
 === Fix for missing Batgirl moves and DLC characters critical strikes ===
-{{ii}} 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, 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.
+{{ii}} 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.
-{{Fixbox|description=Edit BmInput.ini|ref=<ref name="dlc characters 1st fix">{{refurl |url=https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2067765261 |title=Steam Community :: Guide :: Batgirl Disarm and Destroy + Multi Ground Takedown combo on Keyboard. |date=2020-11-17}}</ref><ref name="dlc characters 2nd fix">{{refurl |url=https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2273881118 |title=Steam Community :: Guide :: DLC Characters Critical Strikes + Batgirl Special Takedowns fix on Keyboard |date=2020-11-17}}</ref>|fix=
+{{Fixbox|description=Edit BmInput.ini|collapsed=yes|ref=<ref name="dlc characters 1st fix">{{refurl |url=https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2067765261 |title=Steam Community :: Guide :: Batgirl Disarm and Destroy + Multi Ground Takedown combo on Keyboard. |date=2020-11-17}}</ref><ref name="dlc characters 2nd fix">{{refurl |url=https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2273881118 |title=Steam Community :: Guide :: DLC Characters Critical Strikes + Batgirl Special Takedowns fix on Keyboard |date=2020-11-17}}</ref>|fix=
 : <u>Step One. Setup</u>
 # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
 # Open {{file|BmInput.ini}}.
 # Select all lines that start with "Bindings" in the <code>[Engine.PlayerInput]</code> section.
-# Copy and paste it into the <code>[BmGame.RPlayerInput]</code> section. You need to do this because as soon as you add a binding to the <code>[BmGame.RPlayerInput]</code> section, the game will ignore bindings in the <code>[Engine.PlayerInput]</code> section.
+# Copy and paste it into the <code>[BmGame.RPlayerInput]</code> section. This must be done because as soon as a binding is added to the <code>[BmGame.RPlayerInput]</code> section, the game will ignore bindings in the <code>[Engine.PlayerInput]</code> section.
 : <u>Step Two. Adding keybindings for two additional Batgirl special takedowns</u>
@@ Line 506: / Line 600: @@
 # Replace <code>T</code> and <code>Y</code> 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.
 # Save the file.
-# Right-click the file and open "Properties". Set file to "Read-only". It is not always necessary, though.
+# Right-click the file and open "Properties". Set the file to "Read-only". It is not always necessary, though.
 : <u>Step Three. Workaround for missing DLC characters critical strikes and freeflow focus mk II</u>
 # Open {{file|BmInput.ini}}.
-# Under the section <code>[BmGame.RPlayerInput]</code>, replace <code><nowiki>Bindings=(Name="LeftMouseButton",Command="SkipCutscene")</nowiki></code> with the following line:<br><code><nowiki>Bindings=(Name="LeftMouseButton", Command="TriggerFearTakedown 0 | GadgetOrQuickStrike | DebugMenuSelectX | SkipCutscene | Button aQuickStrike | FireGun | Button bVehicleBoostButton | Button bFireVehicleSecondaryWeapon | SecondaryFireVehicleWeapon | BatarangBoost | OnRelease BatarangBoostReleased")</nowiki></code>
+# Under the section <code>[BmGame.RPlayerInput]</code>, replace <code><nowiki>Bindings=(Name="LeftMouseButton",Command="SkipCutscene")</nowiki></code> with the following line:<br><code><nowiki>Bindings=(Name="LeftMouseButton", Command="TriggerFearTakedown 0 | GadgetOrQuickStrike | DebugMenuSelectX | SkipCutscene | Button aQuickStrike | FireGun | Button bVehicleBoostButton | Button bFireVehicleSecondaryWeapon | SecondaryFireVehicleWeapon | BatarangBoost | OnRelease BatarangBoostReleased | DeepScanIn")</nowiki></code>
 # Save the file.
-# Right-click the file and open "Properties". Set file to "Read-only". It is not always necessary, though.
+# Right-click the file and open "Properties". Set the file to "Read-only". It is not always necessary, though.
 # Start the game.
-# Unassign all keybindings that use <code>Left Mouse Button</code> (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 of three DLCs created by WB Games Montréal) and Batmobile's controls can be unassigned from main menu. DLC characters' controls can be unassigned from any relevant AR challenge.
+# Unassign all keybindings that use <code>Left Mouse Button</code> (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.
-# Return to the main menu to save the progress.
+# Return to the main menu to save your progress.
 : <u>Step Four. Get rid of a warning about modified configuration files when starting the game</u>
@@ Line 521: / Line 615: @@
 # Under the section <code>[Engine.GameEngine]</code>, replace <code>bDisableIniModifyWarning=False</code> with the following line:<br><code><nowiki>bDisableIniModifyWarning=True</nowiki></code>.
 # Save the file.
-# Right-click the file and open "Properties". Set file to "Read-only". It is not always necessary, though.
+# Right-click the file and open "Properties". Set the file to "Read-only". It is not always necessary, though.
 # Start the game and enjoy.
 }}
-==== A simpler method of implementing the fix for missing Batgirl moves and DLC characters critical strikes listed above ====
+==== A simpler method of implementing the fix for missing Batgirl moves and DLC character critical strikes listed above ====
-{{ii}} This method is incompatible with the one listed above. Make sure you're using {{file|BmInput.ini}} without any presence of bindings in the <code>[BmGame.RPlayerInput]</code> section. This method offers to create separate source file content of which will be imported in the main {{file|BmInput.ini}} file every time game is launched.
+{{ii}} This method is incompatible with the one listed above. Make sure {{file|BmInput.ini}} has no bindings in the <code>[BmGame.RPlayerInput]</code> section. This method offers to create separate source file content, which will be imported into the main {{file|BmInput.ini}} file every time the game is launched.
-{{Fixbox|description=Create additional BmInput.ini|ref=<ref name="dlc characters 1st fix" /><ref name="dlc characters 2nd fix" />|fix=
+{{Fixbox|description=Create additional BmInput.ini|collapsed=yes|ref=<ref name="dlc characters 1st fix" /><ref name="dlc characters 2nd fix" />|fix=
-# Go to the <code>{{p|game}}\DLC\356474\Content\BmGame\</code> (for example; you can choose some other DLC folder).
+# Go to the <code>{{p|game}}\DLC\356474\Content\BmGame\</code> (for example; it's possible to choose some other DLC folder).
-# Create empty folder and name it as you wish e.g. "Batgirl moves".
+# Create an empty folder with any name (e.g., "Batgirl moves").
 # Create empty {{file|BmInput.ini}} in this folder.
 # Add the following lines for missing Batgirl moves: <br><code><nowiki>[Engine.PlayerInput]</nowiki></code><br><code><nowiki>.Bindings=(Name="T",Command="TriggerSecondaryGroupCombatMove")</nowiki></code><br><code><nowiki>.Bindings=(Name="Y",Command="TriggerWeaponDestroy")</nowiki></code>
 # Replace <code>Y</code> and <code>T</code> 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.
-# Under the section <code>[Engine.PlayerInput]</code>, add the following line for DLC characters critical strikes:<br><code><nowiki>.Bindings=(Name="LeftMouseButton",Command="BrakeButton | TriggerFearTakedown 0 | GadgetOrQuickStrike | DebugMenuSelectX | SkipCutscene | Button aQuickStrike | FireGun | Button bVehicleBoostButton | Button bFireVehicleSecondaryWeapon | SecondaryFireVehicleWeapon | BatarangBoost | OnRelease BatarangBoostReleased")</nowiki></code>
+# Under the section <code>[Engine.PlayerInput]</code>, add the following line for DLC characters critical strikes:<br><code><nowiki>.Bindings=(Name="LeftMouseButton",Command="BrakeButton | TriggerFearTakedown 0 | GadgetOrQuickStrike | DebugMenuSelectX | SkipCutscene | Button aQuickStrike | FireGun | Button bVehicleBoostButton | Button bFireVehicleSecondaryWeapon | SecondaryFireVehicleWeapon | BatarangBoost | OnRelease BatarangBoostReleased | DeepScanIn")</nowiki></code>
 # Save the file.
 # Start the game.
 # Unassign all keybindings that use <code>Left Mouse Button</code> (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 of three DLCs created by WB Games Montréal) and Batmobile's controls can be unassigned from main menu.
+## 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.
 ## DLC characters' controls can be unassigned from any relevant AR challenge.
 # Return to the main menu to save the progress.
@@ Line 544: / Line 638: @@
 : <u>Bonus. Adding special combo 0 one-key binding and additional one-key bindings for any other actions</u>
-# You can also bind special combo 0 move ("bat swarm" from the previous ''Arkham'' games replaced with environment takedown, batmobile-assisted takedown, weapon steal and etc. in ''Arkham Knight'') to a single key. For this, under the section <code>[Engine.PlayerInput]</code>, add the following line: <br><code><nowiki>.Bindings=(Name="R",Command="TriggerPrimaryGroupCombatMove")</nowiki></code>
+# 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 <code>[Engine.PlayerInput]</code>, add the following line: <br><code><nowiki>.Bindings=(Name="R",Command="TriggerPrimaryGroupCombatMove")</nowiki></code>
-# If you want to use <code>R</code> key for this action like in the previous ''Arkham'' games, you should change the default keybinding for "look behind" action via Batmobile's pursuit mode controls in the main menu.
+# To use <code>R</code> 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.
-# You can bind one action to more than one key. For example, for binding "weapon and destroy" to second a thumb mouse button, under the section <code>[Engine.PlayerInput]</code>, add the following line: <br><code><nowiki>.Bindings=(Name="ThumbMouseButton2",Command="TriggerWeaponDestroy")</nowiki></code>
+# 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 <code>[Engine.PlayerInput]</code>, add the following line: <br><code><nowiki>.Bindings=(Name="ThumbMouseButton2",Command="TriggerWeaponDestroy")</nowiki></code>
 }}
@@ Line 552: / Line 646: @@
 {{ii}} This method is compatible with both methods listed above.
-{{Fixbox|description=Create additional BmGame.ini|ref=<ref name="dlc characters 1st fix" /><ref name="dlc characters 2nd fix" />|fix=
+{{Fixbox|description=Create additional BmGame.ini|collapsed=yes|ref=<ref name="dlc characters 1st fix" /><ref name="dlc characters 2nd fix" />|fix=
-# Go to the <code>{{p|game}}\DLC\356474\Content\BmGame\</code> (for example; you can choose some other DLC folder).
+# Go to the <code>{{p|game}}\DLC\356474\Content\BmGame\</code> (for example; it's possible to choose some other DLC folder).
-# Create empty folder and name it as you wish e.g. "Batgirl moves".
+# Create empty folder with any name (e.g. "Batgirl moves").
 # Create empty {{file|BmGame.ini}} in this folder.
 # Add the following lines for one of the missing Batgirl moves, "disarm and destroy": <br><code><nowiki>[BmGame.RGameInfo]</nowiki></code><br><code><nowiki>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")</nowiki></code>
-# The special takedown 2 option will replace the photo mode shortcut for Batgirl in the game controls. Now, you can set every key you want for this action, even <code>Alt</code>+<code>2</code> default two-keys binding.
+# 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 <code>Alt</code>+<code>2</code> default two-key binding.
 # Save the file.
 }}
-===Stuttering and low fps on Windows 10 (2004 or newer)===
+==== Unsupported DirectX Version ====
-{{ii}}This game uses PhysX so it doesn't get along with the Windows 10 HAGS technology
+{{ii}} The error message <code>This version of DirectX is not supported by the title, please confirm your system requirements</code> can appear upon launching the game. This can be due to out-of-date video drivers or changes introduced by Windows updates.{{cn}}
-{{Fixbox|description=Disable Hardware Accelerated GPU Scheduling (HAGS) .|ref=<ref> </ref>
+{{Fixbox|description=Update video [[drivers]].|}}
-}}
 ==Other information==
@@ Line 593: / Line 686: @@
 |windows 32-bit exe     = false
 |windows 64-bit exe     = true
+|windows arm app        = false
 |windows exe notes      =
-|mac os x powerpc app   =
+|mac os x powerpc app   = unknown
 |macos intel 32-bit app = unknown
 |macos intel 64-bit app = unknown
+|macos arm app          = unknown
 |macos app notes        =
 |linux 32-bit executable= unknown
 |linux 64-bit executable= unknown
+|linux arm app          = false
 |linux executable notes =
 }}
@@ Line 605: / Line 701: @@
 ===Middleware===
 {{Middleware
-|physics          = PhysX
+|physics          = PhysX, APEX
-|physics notes    =
+|physics notes    = PhysX v3.3.1, APEX v1.3.1.3
-|audio            = Wwise
+|audio            = Wwise, REV
-|audio notes      =
+|audio notes      = REV is used for the realistic sound of vehicles.
 |interface        = Scaleform
 |interface notes  =
-|input            =
+|input            = libScePad
-|input notes      =
+|input notes      = v1.0.2.0 for Playstation controller support
 |cutscenes        =
 |cutscenes notes  =
@@ Line 619: / Line 715: @@
 }}
-===Hide HUD===
+==Mods==
-{{Fixbox|description=Add hotkeys|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}|fix=
+===Content restoration===
-# Edit <code>{{p|game}}\BMGame\Config\BmInput.ini</code>
+{{ii}} Several PlayStation 4-exclusive DLC skins can be modded into the PC version.
-# Select all lines that start with "Bindings" in the [Engine.PlayerInput] section.
+* [https://www.nexusmods.com/batmanarkhamknight/mods/839 '''Classic TV Series Batman Skin'''] (requires '''Batman Classic TV Series Batmobile Pack''' DLC)
-# Copy and paste it into the [BmGame.RPlayerInput] section.
+* [https://www.nexusmods.com/batmanarkhamknight/mods/835 '''Batmobile 1966 Skin''']
-# Under the section [BmGame.RPlayerInput], add the following line:
+* [https://www.nexusmods.com/batmanarkhamknight/mods/922 '''Justice League 3000 Batman Skin''']
-<pre>Bindings=(Name="NumPadZero",Command="ToggleHUD")</pre>
+{{ii}} The Steam version is missing the '''Earth 2 Dark Knight Skin''' compared to the Epic Games Store and GOG.com versions.
-}}
+* [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2843-batman-arkham-knight-earth-2-dark-knight-skin-for-steam-fixed/ '''Earth 2 Dark Knight Skin''' for Steam (fixed)]
 ==System requirements==
@@ Line 636: / Line 732: @@
 |minCPU2  = AMD Phenom II X4 965 3.4 GHz
 |minRAM   = 6 GB
-|minHD    = 45 GB
+|minHD    = 45 GB {{note|The GOG version of "Batman™: Arkham Knight Premium Edition" takes up 67.1 GB.}}
 |minGPU   = Nvidia GeForce GTX 660
 |minGPU2  = AMD Radeon HD 7870
 |minVRAM  = 2 GB
 |minDX    = 11
-|minother = Broadband Internet Connection required to activate and for some online features
+|minother = A broadband Internet connection is required for some online features.
 |recOS    = 8.1
@@ Line 651: / Line 747: @@
 |recGPU2  = AMD Radeon HD 7950
 |recVRAM  = 3 GB
-|recDX    = 11
+|recDX    =
-|recother = The publisher recommends using an SSD due to mechanical hard drive performance issues.<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/games/208650/announcements/detail/145587678164818505 Steam :: Update on Performance]</ref>
+|notes    = {{ii}} A 64-bit operating system is required.
-|notes    = {{ii}} A 64-bit system is required.
+{{ii}} Minimum GPU requirements for Ultra settings require Nvidia GeForce GTX 980 with at least 4 GB of VRAM.<ref name="requpdate">[http://community.wbgames.com/t5/Official-Announcements/Update-on-PC-Minimum-Specs/m-p/569523/ Update on PC Minimum Specs]</ref>
-{{ii}} For ultra setting the publisher lists an Nvidia GeForce GTX 980 and 4 GB of VRAM as the minimum requirement.<ref name="requpdate">[http://community.wbgames.com/t5/Official-Announcements/Update-on-PC-Minimum-Specs/m-p/569523/ Update on] [http://descargarnetflix.com/descargar-netflix-para-pc/ PC] Minimum Specs]</ref>
-{{ii}} The recommended requirements are only for 30FPS, not 60+ as most would expect.
 }}
 {{References}}
-[[Category:GOG.com Enhancement Project]]
+{{GOG.com Enhancement Project}}