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What does “Batman: Arkham” mean?
Batman: Arkham is a series of Batman action-adventure video games. The name refers to the games and their shared setting, often called the Arkhamverse; it does not mean the games are LEGO titles. Warner Bros. Games describes Arkham Asylum as the entry that set the stage for that world.
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The main story is commonly introduced through four games released between 2009 and 2015. Three were developed by Rocksteady Studios and form the studio’s Arkham story arc. Arkham Origins, developed by WB Games Montréal, is a separate prequel set earlier in Batman’s career.
Which games are in the main Arkham series?
| Game | Release year | Developer | Story position | In the Switch Arkham Trilogy? |
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| Batman: Arkham Asylum | 2009 | Rocksteady Studios | First released entry; Batman confronts a Joker-led takeover inside the asylum. | Yes |
| Batman: Arkham City | 2011 | Rocksteady Studios | Follows Asylum, moving the action to a walled district used to contain Gotham’s criminals. | Yes |
| Batman: Arkham Origins | 2013 | WB Games Montréal | Prequel set several years before Asylum and City, with a younger, less experienced Batman. | No |
| Batman: Arkham Knight | 2015 | Rocksteady Studios | Rocksteady’s conclusion to its three-game Arkham story arc; a threat to Gotham and a drivable Batmobile feature in the story. | Yes |
The trilogy label refers to Rocksteady’s Asylum, City and Knight. It does not mean Origins is unrelated: DC identifies it as an original prequel to Asylum and City. DC lists Origins’ sale date as October 25, 2013, and its original platforms as Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PC and Wii U. DC’s Batman: Arkham Origins page provides those details.
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- Main Story - Bruce Wayne’s journey from origin to legend as he trains with The League of Shadows, becomes the hero of Gotham City, and forges a new family of allies with Jim Gordon, Catwoman, Robin, Nightwing, and Batgirl. Confront an ever-growing threat from across Batman’s Rogues Gallery as you face The Joker, The Penguin, Mr. Freeze, Poison Ivy, Bane, and more
- 7 Playable Characters - Batman, Jim Gordon, Robin, Nightwing, Batgirl, Catwoman, and Talia al Ghul each bring unique skills and signature gadgets as you uncover crimes, complete challenges, and explore an immersive Gotham City full of secrets and surprises
- 100 Suits - Inspired by Batman’s 86-year legacy, you’ll find an array of Batsuits alongside individual outfits for every playable character
- 20+ Vehicles - A range of Batmobiles and Batcycles to drive around Gotham City's open world in style. Including iconic rides like the legendary Tumbler
- 250+ Batcave Props & Trophies - Customize and display a wide range of items to personalize your Batcave and celebrate your achievements
What order should you play the Arkham games in?
Recommended first-play order: release order
- Batman: Arkham Asylum (2009)
- Batman: Arkham City (2011)
- Batman: Arkham Origins (2013)
- Batman: Arkham Knight (2015)
Release order lets you follow the series as players first encountered it, then visit the earlier period explored by Origins. It also keeps Rocksteady’s Asylum–City–Knight arc in sequence before the prequel.
If you prefer fictional chronology
Put Origins first, followed by Asylum, City and Knight. DC explicitly describes Origins as set several years before Asylum and City. Both orders are reasonable; choose release order for the original release sequence, or chronological order to begin with the younger Batman.
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- Robust roster of DC Comics heroes and villians - Play and unlock more than 150 characters with amazing powers and abilities, including members of the Justice League, and BIG LEGO Figures such as Cyborg, Solomon Grundy and more.
- exciting space combat - For the first time ever, battle with Batman and his allies in outer space and the various Lantern worlds including Zamaron and Odym.
- hack computer terminals - Enter a virtual world to escape mazes, battle in arenas, and race to find the code.
- Bat-tastic Gadget wheel - With a simple press of a button, choose and upgrade select character's suits and abilities.
- variety of iconic locales - Visit the Hall of Justice, the Batcave, and the Justice League Watchtower to access shops, trophy rooms, and the hero and vehicle customisers
What is included in Batman: Arkham Trilogy for Nintendo Switch?
Warner Bros. Games’ Batman: Arkham Trilogy for Nintendo Switch contains Arkham Asylum, Arkham City and Arkham Knight, plus all previously released DLC. It does not include Arkham Origins. The original three games were developed by Rocksteady; Turn Me Up Games developed the Switch compilation. The official launch announcement is dated December 1, 2023. Warner Bros. Games’ launch announcement lists the contents and developers.
Physical Switch edition: two games need downloads
The physical edition is not three complete games on the cartridge. The official FAQ says Arkham Asylum is on the cartridge, while Arkham City and Arkham Knight must be downloaded and installed using an internet connection. After those downloads, each game can be played with the cartridge inserted. Check the listing for the edition you are considering, since platform availability and product details can change. Warner Bros. Games’ FAQ, dated June 20, 2023, explains the physical-edition requirements.
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- Play as Batman, Robin or more than 12 dastardly villains -- all in super-fun LEGO form
- Master special superhero power-suits and new moves, along with the weapons unique for each character
- Build and drive Lego versions of favorite vehicles like the Batmobile, Batboat and the Batwing
- Customize characters, build and transform game environments, and challenge yourself with multi-layered collectibles and rewards
- Designed for standard two-player, drop-in/out cooperative play
Which Arkham games are in the LEGO set?
There is not enough information in the title to identify a particular LEGO building set, so it would be misleading to name an Arkham game or scene as its source. The four Arkham games are separate video games, and a LEGO Batman set should not be assumed to depict one of them without checking its exact product name or set number.
LEGO Batman also appears in a separate video game announcement. On August 19, 2025, the LEGO Group announced LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, a game drawing on Batman’s history across films, television, comics and games and using LEGO humor. That announcement concerns a video game, not evidence that an unspecified building set is based on the Arkham series. The LEGO Group’s announcement describes the project.
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- Play as Batman, Robin or more than 12 dastardly villains -- all in super-fun LEGO form
- Master special superhero power-suits and new moves, along with the weapons unique for each character
- Build and drive Lego versions of favorite vehicles like the Batmobile, Batboat and the Batwing
- Customize characters, build and transform game environments, and challenge yourself with multi-layered collectibles and rewards
- Designed for standard two-player, drop-in/out cooperative play
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