Batman: Arkham Origins is a prequel to the critically acclaimed Batman: Arkham Asylum and Batman: Arkham City games. Taking place several years before the events of those two games, it features an expanded Gotham City and follows the story of a young, unrefined Batman as he faces his defining moment in his early career on his way to becoming the Dark Knight. Players will be able to take control of this younger version of Bruce Wayne/Batman as he battles against some classic villains from DC Comics universe who have gathered for a bounty set by Black Mask. The game also introduces new gadgets and abilities for players to use in their quest to save Gotham City.