

In response, community admin Mercury, dropped the following official (and contentious) update: To that end, one especially discouraged gamer took to the Arkham Origins forum in an effort to get an update from the development team on when to expect a new patch. Montreal sure-up a number of frustrating glitches. Freeze however, there are still plenty of players who were hoping to see Warner Bros. Unfortunately, the developer is so committed to the story DLC, it sounds as though they've shifted resources away from patch fixes to ensure the add-on arrives in a timely manner.įans who have been enjoying the game will, no doubt, be looking forward to the upcoming DLC, which is expected to feature iconic Bat-villain Mr. The publisher has already released the "Initiation" as well as Deathstroke challenge maps, along with several pre-order bonus skins, and is on-track to deliver a highly-anticipated story add-on in the coming months. is determined to support Arkham Origins (on most platforms) with downloadable content.


Sadly, the game has struggled to break through a crowded holiday season which included annual Assassin's Creed, Battlefield, and Call of Duty installments - in addition to Sony and Microsoft's next-generation console launches - and isn't expected to reach anywhere close to sales of its Arkham City predecessor. Despite changing developers, the game managed to secure solid (albeit not stellar) review scores and sales. As Batman pushes through this gauntlet, so too does the player, and it becomes clear that this isn't so much focused on being an open world superhero experience but rather this title just wants the player to be the Batman.Batman: Arkham Origins has been a controversial title ever since it was first announced - with many gamers initially branding the property a shameless cash grab. This is presented through excellent pacing, with each set piece and encounter either leading into or elevating the next. He never stops, never rests, and never hesitates until every villain has been taken down. Most importantly, though, is that these overwhelming odds seem to almost be an extra drive for Batman throughout the entirety of the storyline. Wayne being the prime target (and not some elaborate scheme or destroying the city, as is usually the case) wraps the game in a sense of dread and suspense not found in the other titles. Gotham feels like a truly dangerous place with Bane, Firefly, Deathstroke, Black Mask, and more all on the loose at the same time with the main goal of hunting down Batman. Batman: Arkham Originsfits the villains directly into the forward momentum of the narrative, as an ever-present threat and sense of danger, pushing the action forward and not giving Batman (or the player) a moment to breathe.
