Batman: Arkham Knight Timeline ( Real )

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August 14, 2014

Announcement of Batman: Arkham Knight

Rocksteady Studios officially announced Batman: Arkham Knight as the fourth main installment in the Batman: Arkham series.

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June 23, 2015

Release of Batman: Arkham Knight

Batman: Arkham Knight was released worldwide for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Microsoft Windows platforms.

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June 16, 2015

PC Version Delayed Due to Technical Issues

The PC version of Batman: Arkham Knight was delayed shortly before the planned launch due to performance issues.

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June 24, 2015

Temporary Removal of PC Version

The PC version of Batman: Arkham Knight was temporarily pulled from sale by Warner Bros. due to technical problems.

game_update
October 28, 2015

PC Version Relaunch with Fixes

Warner Bros. released a patched and updated version of Batman: Arkham Knight for PC after addressing bugs and performance issues.

Batman: Arkham Knight Timeline ( Fictional )

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Late Night, Gotham City, Present Day

Scarecrow's Threat Unleashed

Scarecrow returns to Gotham with a plan to unleash fear toxin on the city, forcing its evacuation and chaos.

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Nightfall, Gotham City, Present Day

Gotham City Evacuation Begins

Under threat from Scarecrow's fear toxin, Gotham's citizens begin evacuating the city, leaving it vulnerable to criminals.

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Early Evening, Gotham City, Present Day

Batman Returns to Gotham

Following a one-year absence, Batman returns to confront the new wave of criminals led by Scarecrow and the Arkham Knight.

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Night, Gotham City, Present Day

Introduction of Arkham Knight

A mysterious new antagonist, the Arkham Knight, emerges, using military tactics to combat Batman and control Gotham's underworld.

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Throughout Night, Gotham City, Present Day

Battle for Control of Gotham's Boroughs

Batman faces various factions led by Penguin, Two-Face, and others who vie for control amidst Scarecrow's chaos.

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During Mid-Night, Gotham City, Present Day

Alfred's Intervention

Alfred Pennyworth discovers Batman's secret identity to save Bruce Wayne's life after a critical injury.

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Late Night, Gotham City, Present Day

Reveal of Arkham Knight's Identity

Batman uncovers that the Arkham Knight is Jason Todd, the former Robin believed dead, turned antagonist.

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Late Night, Gotham City, Present Day

Jason Todd's Redemption

After confrontation, Jason Todd is saved from Scarecrow's influence and reconciles with Batman.

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Pre-Dawn, Gotham City, Present Day

Final Showdown with Scarecrow

Batman battles Scarecrow atop Gotham City Police Department building to stop the release of fear toxin.

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Dawn, Gotham City, Present Day

Closure and Batman's Contemplation

After defeating Scarecrow, Batman reflects on his role and the future of Gotham.