Activision Batman User Manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

STORY SO FAR ____________________________________ 2 STARTING THE GAME _______________________________ 5 GETTING STARTED _________________________________ 6 CONTROLS _______________________________________ 9 NAVIGATION ____________________________________ 12 COMBAT _______________________________________ 16 DETECTIVE MODE _________________________________ 23 PREDATOR ______________________________________ 24 GADGETS _______________________________________ 29 GAME SCREENS __________________________________ 35 BATMOBILE _____________________________________ 40 CHALLENGES / MOST WANTED _______________________ 49 GAME MENUS ___________________________________ 51 GAME OPTIONS __________________________________ 61 LEGAL AND RATING _______________________________ 63

STORY SO FAR

BATMANTM: ARKHAM ASYLUM

the Titan formula, a more potent version of the Venom drug used by Bane. The Joker consumed an overdose of the Titan formula in a last-ditch attempt to stop Batman, but even in his monstrous form the Joker was ultimately defeated on the rooftops of Arkham Asylum.

BATMANTM: ARKHAM CITY

A year after the Joker’s attempt to kill Batman in Arkham Asylum, Quincy Sharp used his new powers as Mayor of Gotham to convert the city’s most notorious slums into a massive prison: Arkham City. Mayor Sharp placed the prison under the control of psychiatrist Dr. Hugo Strange and the private military corporation, TYGER Security. Bruce Wayne, publicly airing his disapproval of the Arkham City project, was arrested and thrown into the facility.

Retrieving the Batsuit via an airdrop from Alfred, Batman was able to infiltrate the heart of Arkham City and stop Hugo Strange’s plot to obliterate Arkham City and kill everyone inside. Batman encountered several of his old foes in Arkham City, including Two-Face, Mr. Freeze, the Penguin, Clayface, and the

Joker… who was slowly dying from his exposure to the Titan formula. In their Having captured the Joker during one of the villain’s attempts to attack Gotham City Hall, Batman accompanied his greatest foe into the maximum-security wing of Arkham Asylum. It soon became clear that the Joker’s capture was merely part of a grand scheme to trap and ultimately kill Batman within Arkham Asylum. Batman found himself fighting many incarcerated members of his Rogues Gallery, as well as extremely powerful criminals enhanced with

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final battle, the Joker accidently destroyed the cure developed by Batman and

Mr. Freeze, and ultimately succumbed to his illness. The Joker was no more.

STORY SO FAR

STARTING THE GAME

BATMANTM: ARKHAM KNIGHT

Many months have passed since the Joker fell. Gotham City has been holding its collective breath ever since, fearing a war over the power vacuum left by the Clown Prince of Crime. That battle never came. Crime rates actually dropped for the first time in Gotham’s recent memory, and its citizens prepared to breathe a sigh of relief.

That is, until the Scarecrow’s return to Gotham on the eve of Halloween, threatening to inundate all of Gotham with fear gas. A mass evacuation lead by the GCPD has cleared the city of innocent civilians. Only those who enjoy the chaos, the scum of Gotham, remain within the evacuated city.

Tonight, Gotham is relying on one man to save them all.

NEW STORY

To begin a New Story, press A on the title screen, highlight an empty Save

File, and press A again. Set the New Story Options and press A again to begin

the game.

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GETTING STARTEDGETTING STARTED

NEW STORY OPTIONS

Knight. Knightmare difficulty can only be unlocked after completing the game.

This option constantly sets the game at the greatest challenging difficulty, and

it can be changed at any time during play from the Game Options.

2. SUBTITLES

Turn subtitles ON or OFF.

3. HINTS

Turn hints ON or OFF.

4. BRIGHTNESS

Adjust the overall brightness level of the game.

5. SPEAKERS

Adjust speaker setup.

1. DIFFICULTY

Choose between Easy, Normal, Hard, and Knightmare difficulties. Easy difficulty is best suited for novice crime-fighters, as Batman deals more damage to foes and takes less in return. Normal difficulty is recommended for Caped Crusaders who enjoy a challenge, gradually increasing or decreasing the overall difficulty based on player performance. Hard difficulty is recommended for expert players ready to prove themselves as the true Dark

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CONTINUE GAME

To continue a game, select a Save File and press A to resume gameplay from the last saved checkpoint. Any Save File listed on the Select Save File menu shows the difficulty, location, and percentage completion of the current game.

AUTOSAVE

BatmanTM: Arkham Knight automatically saves as Batman progresses through the game. Do not turn off the Xbox One console while the Autosave icon is displayed on screen.

CONTROLSGETTING STARTED

WBPLAY

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To learn more about WBPlayTM, visit http://wbplay.wbgames.com/help

View button

Menu button

Xbox button

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CONTROLSCONTROLS

MENU CONTROLS

Navigate menu items ......................................................................................... /

Select menu item .....................................................................................................A

Previous screen ........................................................................................................B

GAME CONTROLS – ON FOOT

Move .........................................................................................................................

Look ..........................................................................................................................

Zoom ........................................................................................................................h

Run / Glide .....................................................................................................A (Hold)

Evade .......................................................................................................... + A, A

Strike ........................................................................................................................X

Cape Stun .................................................................................................................B

Climb Down .......................................................................................................x + B

Counter .....................................................................................................................Y

Enter / Call Batmobile ............................................................................................ y

Grapple ................................................................................................................... z

Aim Gadget .................................................................................................... ] (Hold)

Crouch ......................................................................................................................x

Quickfire Batarang ..........................................................................................] (Tap)

Quickfire Explosive Gel .....................................................................................] + X

Quickfire Batclaw .............................................................................................] + Y

Detective Mode ................................................................................................ (Tap)

Environment Analysis ..................................................................................... (Hold)

Gadget Select ..........................................................................................................

Mission Select menu ................................................................................................

AR Challenges ..........................................................................................................

Pause menu .............................................................................................................

WayneTech ...............................................................................................................

NOTE: Please see the Batmobile section of this manual for details on Pursuit

Mode and Battle Mode controls.

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NAVIGATIONNAVIGATION

MOVEMENT

Use to move Batman. Holding

A while moving allows Batman to

run. Batman automatically climbs up small ledges while moving or running.

NOTE: Batman can safely land from any height, even during a Dive Bomb.

DIVE BOMB

Batman needs to build up speed to Glide over long distances. Hold x while gliding to perform a Dive Bomb by quickly plummeting toward the ground. Release x and use to pull up and continue Gliding.

CROUCH

Hold x to Crouch. Batman moves silently while crouched, making this the perfect method for sneaking up on enemies without being noticed.

GLIDE

Hold A while in the air to Glide using the Batsuit’s cape. Direct Batman’s descent with .

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GLIDE KICK

Press X when gliding or perched

while targeting an enemy to initiate a

Glide Kick. Once initiated, Batman will

automatically Glide toward the enemy,

knocking them to the ground when the

attack connects.

NOTE: A Glide Kick does do not instantly knockout an opponent; Batman will need to perform a

Ground Takedown to fully incapacitate the downed enemy.

NAVIGATIONNAVIGATION

GRAPNEL

The Grapnel allows Batman to rapidly ascend to nearly any point in Gotham City. Press z to fire the Grapnel when a valid targeting point appears on the screen.

FLOOR SLIDE

Batman can slide through narrow openings or trip up enemies with a Floor Slide. To perform a Floor Slide, press x while running.

DROP ATTACKS

When Batman is above an enemy,

he can perform a Drop Attack to

knock them to the ground. Position

the camera toward an enemy below

Batman and press X to perform a

Drop Attack.

Note: Drop Attacks do not instantly knockout

an opponent; Batman will need to perform

a Ground Takedown to fully incapacitate the

downed enemy.

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COMBATCOMBAT

STRIKE

Tap X to perform a basic Strike against an enemy. Control the direction of a Strike by moving [xb1:L] in the direction of an enemy and tapping X.

COUNTER

Press Y when a light blue icon appears above an enemy’s head to Counter their

attack. If two enemies attack Batman at once, press Y twice in rapid succession

to Counter both of their attacks.

Batman can also Throw Counter an enemy during a Counter by moving towards

the attacking enemy while pressing Y at the last possible moment.

The enemy will be thrown in the direction of .

Some enemies, such as charging foes, appear with a red icon above their head

before attacking. These charging attacks can only be avoided by tapping ] to fire a

Batarang, or by evading their attack ( + A, A).

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COMBATCOMBAT

EVADE

Tap A, A while moving any direction with to Evade. Evading is vital for avoiding certain enemy attacks or creating some breathing room when surrounded by opponents.

QUICKFIRE GADGETS

A few of Batman’s Gadgets are extremely useful during combat, providing ways

to repel enemies from a distance or take out multiple enemies at once.

CAPE STUN

Press B to perform a Cape Stun, temporarily incapacitating the enemy. Batman can perform a Beat Down attack on a stunned enemy by rapidly pressing X. Certain enemies must be hit with a Cape Stun before they can be attacked directly.

GRAB AND USE WEAPON

Batman can now grab a melee weapon from an enemy and use it against them. Press A + X when the prompt appears to take the weapon, and then press

X to attack. Batman will continue to use the weapon until it breaks or until he

performs a different type of move or attack.

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Tap ] at any time to Quickfire a Batarang. Doing so automatically targets the

nearest enemy. Batarangs can temporarily stun enemies.

Press ] + X to Quickfire an

Explosive Gel charge at the

direction Batman is facing which

will detonate shortly after. Only one

Quickfire Explosive Gel charge can

be active at a time.

Press ] + Y to Quickfire the

Batclaw and pull an enemy into

close range.

COMBATCOMBAT

TAKEDOWNS

Takedowns knock out an enemy instantly. They are essential maneuvers to utilize when Batman needs to swiftly incapacitate large groups of enemies.

GROUND TAKEDOWN

Press x + Y near a fallen enemy to perform a Ground Takedown, knocking them out. Enemies can still attack Batman while he’s performing a Ground Takedown, so be ready to counter any incoming attacks.

Hold x + B to pick up a fallen enemy instead, allowing Batman to continue a frontal assault by tapping X.

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NOTE: Once used, Batman can perform another Combat Takedown after every five successive

strikes as long as the Combo remains unbroken.

ENVIRONMENT TAKEDOWNS

Batman can use certain objects in

the environment, such as electrical

boxes or overhead lamps, to instantly

knock out an opponent. Position

Batman near one of these objects

and press A + X near a highlighted

enemy to perform the

Environment Takedown.

NOTE: Environment Takedown objects can be

identified by a distinct blue outline.

After landing 8 successive strikes to fill the Combo meter, press

Y + B to perform a Special

Combo Takedown. Special Combo Takedowns instantly knock out an enemy, regardless of whether or not they have taken damage yet.

SPECIAL COMBO TAKEDOWN

BATMOBILE ASSISTED TAKEDOWNS

Batman can utilize Batmobile weapons to assist in fighting enemies on the streets of Gotham. While engaged in melee combat with the Batmobile nearby, a special meter will appear to right of the Combo gauge that fills each time Batman strikes an enemy. Once the meter is filled, press A + X to initiate a Batmobile Assisted Takedown.

DETECTIVE MODECOMBAT

Tap  to enter Detective Mode at any time. Detective Mode gives Batman an alternate view of his surroundings, enabling him to spot enemies, hiding spots, and structural weaknesses in his surrounding environments.

Detective Mode also provides tactical

information on enemies or objects, such as what weapons or equipment an enemy has, or what the specific function of a control panel is.

ENVIRONMENT ANALYSIS

Hold to perform a quick scan of the surrounding area. This allows Batman to analyze evidence or mark out-of-reach Riddler trophy locations to return to later on.

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PREDATORPREDATOR

Batman has trained for years to become an expert at hunting from the shadows and striking fear into the criminals of Gotham City. He will need to utilize every technique and tool that he’s developed over the years in order to survive Halloween in Gotham City.

INVERTED TAKEDOWNS

If an enemy passes below Batman while sitting or hanging on a Vantage Point, press Y to perform an Inverted Takedown. Enemies are sure to notice one of their comrades hanging by their feet, so Batman will need to quickly move to another area before he is discovered.

FLOOR GRATES AND VENTS

VANTAGE POINTS

Vantage Points, such as Gargoyles and steel beams, allow Batman to stalk his enemies unnoticed from above. Tap z to quickly Grapple between Vantage Points.

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FLOOR GRATES

Networks of Floor Grates exist all

over Gotham City, allowing Batman

to sneak through an area. To enter a

Floor Grate, press x + B. Batman

will enter the nearest Floor Grate

automatically, even if he’s a few feet

away from the entrance.

NOTE: Enemies can spot Batman in a Floor Grate if they are aware he is in the area.

PREDATORPREDATOR

CHUTES AND VENTS

Chutes can be found on various walls in exterior and interior locations, usually connecting two networks of Floor Grates. Batman can safely travel between upper and lower levels without being heard by his opponents. He can also enter Chutes by using the Grapnel to travel directly to an entrance.

Batman can perform a Vent Takedown by staying near a covered entrance and pressing Y when an enemy comes near.

CORNER COVER

In Predator areas, Batman can hide behind corners by pressing x + A.

CORNER COVER TAKEDOWN

If an enemy comes near a corner where Batman is hiding, he can perform a Corner Cover Takedown by pressing Y when the prompt appears. This counts as a Silent Takedown.

TAKEDOWNS

SILENT TAKEDOWN

Holding x drops Batman into a crouch, allowing him to move silently. While crouched, position Batman behind an enemy and press Y to perform a Silent Takedown.

FEAR MULTI-TAKEDOWNS

The Fear Multi-Takedown allows

Batman to defeat up to three

enemies at once. Press X when

near an unaware enemy to initiate

a Fear Multi-Takedown, then move

the camera to view the next enemy

and press X again to continue the

Takedown.

Batman must perform a Silent Takedown before he can initiate another Fear Multi-Takedown.

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GADGETSPREDATOR

LEDGE TAKEDOWN

Batman can quietly incapacitate an enemy while hanging from a ledge by moving near the opponent and pressing Y. If the opponent is too far away for a Ledge Takedown, Batman will use the Batclaw to pull the enemy closer before performing a Silent Takedown.

Fighting crime in Gotham is no easy feat, and the World’s Greatest Detective has a number of Gadgets at his disposal to aid him in his duties. Press to open the Gadget menu, move to highlight a Gadget, and then press to equip it.

Batman has access to several Gadgets at the start of his adventure, but additional Gadgets can be unlocked or improved by completing missions or A.R. Challenges, or by purchasing WayneTech Upgrades.

BATARANG

The Batarang is a versatile tool and

acts as Batman’s primary ranged

attack. To manually aim a Batarang,

equip it from the Gadget menu, hold

] to aim, and then press x to throw.

Tap ] to Quickfire a Batarang,

regardless of which Gadget Batman

currently has equipped.

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GADGETSGADGETS

REMOTE BATARANG

Remote Batarangs can be guided to strike hard-to-reach targets. Hold

] to ready the Remote Batarang,

and then press x to throw. Batman retains control of the Remote Batarang until it strikes a surface/ target, or until Batman is struck by an attack. Batman will not retain control if the gadget is flown out of range.

REMOTE BATARANG CONTROLS

Steer .................................................................................................................. /

Brake ........................................................................................................................ ]

Accelerate ................................................................................................................ x

U-Turn ............................................................................................................... ] + x

Auto Level ................................................................................................................ z

Exit ...........................................................................................................................B

BATCLAW

The Batclaw is used to pull objects

or enemies closer to Batman.

Hold ] to ready the Batclaw, and

press x to fire. The targeting

reticle will automatically snap to a

valid target in the environment.

EXPLOSIVE GEL

Explosive Gel can destroy weak walls or add explosive surprises during combat. Hold ] and press x to apply a charge, and then press j to detonate the highlighted Explosive Gel.

Batman can have up to three charges of Explosive Gel active at one time. Charges return instantly after detonation.

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GADGETSGADGETS

LINE LAUNCHER

The Line Launcher enables Batman to fire a taut wire between two points, allowing him to cover horizontal distances very quickly.

To fire the Line Launcher, hold ] to bring up the targeting reticle and move to find a valid attachment point. The arrows above and below the targeting reticle flash green to

indicate if the surface is valid.

Once in place, Batman automatically begins to zip down the line. Press B to drop down from the line, or press z to walk on the wire. While walking on the wire, press Y to resume zipping down the line.

Batman can also fire an additional line while riding a wire by holding ]. Time slows down while Batman aims, giving him ample time to line up the shot.

SMOKE PELLET

With the Smoke Pellet equipped,

Batman can throw it by holding

] to aim, and then pressing x to

throw, or he can drop it at his feet

by pressing ] + z. A targeting arc

appears when manually aiming a

Smoke Pellet throw.

NOTE: Detective Mode automatically

activates when Batman enters smoke.

ESCAPE

The Smoke Pellet allows Batman to escape from pursuing enemies, giving him time to reassess the situation. When spotted by armed criminals, press

Y to drop a Smoke Pellet. Pursuing enemies will run into the smoke, so be

sure to leave the immediate area before they arrive.

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BATMOBILE REMOTE ON FOOT

GAME SCREENSGADGETS

Batman can take control of the Batmobile at any time by equipping the Batmobile Remote. The Batmobile has a limited range while being controlled remotely, with Batman’s current location called out by a Bat symbol. Press y at any time to exit remote control of the Batmobile.

NOTE: Batman will automatically enter the Batmobile if it is driven close enough to his current position.

1. COMPASS

The Compass indicates the direction in which the Camera is currently facing. Any active waypoints appear on the Compass as bright colored markers.

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GAME SCREENSGAME SCREENS

2. XP

The green bar in the upper-left corner shows Batman’s current experience (XP) level. Batman can earn XP by defeating criminals. When the green bar is filled, he may purchase an Upgrade from WayneTech.

BATMOBILE – PURSUIT MODE

3. HEALTH / ARMOR

This shows Batman’s current levels of Health and Armor. Batman loses Armor (if any) or Health when struck by melee attacks or hit with firearms. Batman must restart from the last saved checkpoint if he loses all of his Health.

4. COMBO COUNTER / METER

The Combo counter increases as Batman lands successive Strikes and Counters against his foes. When the meter is filled, Batman can perform a single Takedown and instantly knock out an opponent. Larger combos reward additional XP, but the counter resets to zero whenever Batman is hit by an enemy.

5. EQUIPPED GADGET

Shows Batman’s currently equipped Gadget.

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1. COMPASS

Indicates the direction in which the Camera is currently facing. Any active waypoints appear on the Compass as bright colored markers. Directional arrows also appear on the road, leading Batman toward the current active waypoint.

GAME SCREENSGAME SCREENS

2. ARMOR

Shows the current Armor level of the Batmobile. The Batmobile will be destroyed if the Batmobile’s health is depleted, forcing Batman to restart from the last saved checkpoint.

3. AFTERBURNER

Shows the current amount of Afterburner available. Afterburner can provide a significant speed boost for a short period of time, and recharges automatically when not in use.

BATMOBILE – BATTLE MODE

4. RADAR

The Batmobile’s radar shows nearby enemy vehicles and drones.

1. RETICLE

Indicates where the Batmobile’s weapon systems are currently aimed. Move the targeting reticle with .

2. BATMOBILE WEAPON GENERATOR

Indicates the readiness of the Batmobile’s weapon systems. The meter fills as Batman successfully hits enemy vehicles and depletes when the Batmobile is hit.

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BATMOBILEBATMOBILE

Developed by Lucius Fox, the Batmobile serves as Batman’s primary mode of transportation around the streets of Gotham. Whether on or off street level, Batman can call the Batmobile at anytime where there’s road accessibility by pressing y. The Batmobile’s tracking computer can find Batman anywhere in Gotham, so don’t hesitate to use it.

Batman must start over from the last saved checkpoint if the Batmobile is destroyed, even if he isn’t in it at the time. Be careful with her; she’s one of a kind.

FORENSICS AND CONTAINMENT UNIT

The Batmobile also serves as a mobile forensics lab, equipped with several specialized tools that are sure to help Batman as he attempts to stop the criminals of Gotham City. Follow the on-screen instructions when Batman needs to use these tools.

Located at the rear of the vehicle, the Containment Unit is used for transporting dangerous criminals to GCPD, and also for transporting civilians to safety.

ELECTROSHOCK DEFENSE

The Batmobile is equipped with an Electroshock Defense system that repels enemy attackers who are on foot. Its front and rear conductor rods automatically shock any criminal that comes close to the Batmobile, pushing them away from the vehicle.

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PURSUIT MODE

Powered by a WayneTech hybrid power cell and jet turbine engine, the Batmobile can chase down any criminal vehicle in Pursuit Mode.

Hold x to accelerate and steer using .

BATMOBILEBATMOBILE

PURSUIT MODE CONTROLS

Afterburner ..............................................................................................................Y

Immobilizer Missiles ................................................................................................B

Eject to Glide ......................................................................................................A, A

Wheel Spin ........................................................................................................x + X

Donut ........................................................................................................ x + X +

Afterburner Donut .............................................................................x + X + Y +

AFTERBURNER

Press Y to activate the Batmobile’s Afterburner, providing a significant speed boost for a short period of time. The Afterburner meter on the left side of the screen depletes while Y is held down. Afterburner recovers automatically over time when not in use.

POWER SLIDE

View button

Xbox button

Steer .........................................................................................................................

Look ..........................................................................................................................

Look behind .............................................................................................................h

Cycle camera ...........................................................................................................z

Accelerate ................................................................................................................x

Exit Batmobile ......................................................................................................... y

Battle Mode ................................................................................................... ] (Hold)

Brake / Reverse ........................................................................................................X

Power slide ............................................................................................x + X (Hold)

Menu button

EJECT

Tap A, A to activate the electromagnetic ejection system of the Batmobile, launching Batman high into the air and initiating a Glide.

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Hold X while accelerating to power

slide around corners. This allows the

Batmobile to navigate tight corners

with minimal loss of momentum.

BATMOBILEBATMOBILE

IMMOBILIZER MISSILES

The Batmobile is equipped with non-lethal Immobilizer Missiles that can stop any moving vehicle in its tracks. Once the Batmobile has locked-on to an enemy vehicle, press B to fire the Immobilizer Missile.

NOTE: Stopping an armored vehicle may require several successful Immobilizer Missile strikes.

BATTLE MODE

When a situation calls for some serious firepower, the Batmobile can switch to Battle Mode nearly instantaneously. Its 60mm Cannon is loaded with highly explosive penetrator shells that can take down heavily-armored drones, and its Vulcan Cannon is equipped with non-lethal riot control rounds that can stop large groups of criminals in their tracks.

Hold ] to switch the Batmobile into Battle Mode.

BATTLE MODE CONTROLS

Battle Mode ................................................................................................... ] (Hold)

Move .........................................................................................................................

Aim ...........................................................................................................................

Zoom ........................................................................................................................h

Vulcan Cannon / Fire Power Winch .......................................................................... z

Heavy Cannon ........................................................................................................... x

Exit Batmobile ......................................................................................................... y

Missile Barrage.........................................................................................................X

Dodge Thrusters ............................................................................................... + A

60MM CANNON

The Batmobile’s 60mm Cannon

is the ideal tool for taking down

armored drone vehicles. Aim the

reticle at the intended target and

press x to fire.

NOTE: Batman will not fire the 60mm

Cannon directly at criminals. If Batman

attempts to fire the 60mm Cannon at an enemy on foot, the Riot Suppressor will fire a non-lethal round instead.

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BATMOBILEBATMOBILE

VULCAN CANNON AND RIOT SUPPRESSOR

The Vulcan Cannon is ideally suited for taking down lightly armored drone vehicles. Press z to fire the Vulcan Cannon, or hold z for sustained fire. Note that the Vulcan Cannon is best used in controlled bursts, as its sustained fire decreases accuracy over time.

The Batmobile is also equipped with the latest in riot suppressing technology, including a specialized cannon loaded with non-lethal rounds. Press z to fire the Riot Suppressor at criminals, knocking them out instantly.

NOTE: Batman does not earn XP for taking down criminals with the Riot Suppressor.

MISSILE BARRAGE

A Missile Barrage system is also built

into the Batmobile, which can be used

to take down heavily armored drone

vehicles. The system must be charged

first, requiring Batman to land several

hits with the 60mm Cannon before

the Missile Barrage can be fired. The

meter will decrease if the Batmobile is

hit by enemy fire. Attack enemy drones until the curved meter under the reticle is filled, tap X multiple times to lock onto multiple targets.

DODGE THRUSTERS

The Batmobile combat computer can predict enemy actions and project them on-screen, enabling Batman to easily evade enemy attacks. Press

A while moving to dodge in any

direction.

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POWER WINCH

CHALLENGES / MOST WANTEDBATMOBILE

The final tool in the Batmobile’s arsenal is its heavy duty Power Winch, which serves a variety of uses. A targeting reticle appears over any valid Power Winch target. Press z to attach the Power Winch to the object. It can be used to create makeshift ramps, open doors, or even pull the Batmobile up vertical walls.

CHALLENGES

Press to open the AR Challenges. Use the or to select an item and press x to confirm the selection. Challenges are divided into several different categories, each designed to test the limits of Batman’s abilities.

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GAME MENUSCHALLENGES / MOST WANTED

CHARACTER CATEGORIES

Additional challenges featuring other characters from the Batman universe are available as Downloadable Content. Check the Downloadable Content menu on the Main Menu to see which are available.

MAIN MENU

MOST WANTED

Press to open the Most Wanted Menu. The Most Wanted Menu allows Batman to easily keep track of the various missions and side-missions he encounters in Gotham City. Use or to select a mission category and press x to instantly set a Waypoint for the next objective or starting point in that category.

Select the bottom entry on the radial menu to see Batman’s overall progress toward completing each Most Wanted category.

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NEW STORY / CONTINUE STORY

Start the story from the beginning or continue from the last saved checkpoint.

ARKHAM EPISODES

Experience the stories of other characters from the BatmanTM: Arkham Knight universe.

GAME MENUSGAME MENUS

DOWNLOADABLE CONTENT

View any Downloadable Content available for BatmanTM: Arkham Knight.

PAUSE MENU

AR CHALLENGES

Take on several unique AR Challenges designed to test the limits of every skill at Batman’s disposal.

SHOWCASE

View any purchased or unlocked skins for the Batmobile and various characters.

EXTRAS

View the Story Synopsis, unlocked Concept Art, and Credits.

WBPLAY

Sign into your WBPlayTM account using your WBID credentials, or sign up for a new WBPlayTM account.

Press any time to access the Pause Menu.

RESUME

OPTIONS

Adjust Game Options, Audio Options, and View Controls.

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Return to gameplay.

GAME MENUSGAME MENUS

GAME OPTIONS

Change several game options including control inversion, Hints, and Camera Assist. See the Options section of this manual for more details.

MAP

AUDIO OPTIONS

Adjust the volume levels for sound effects, music, and dialogue. Subtitles can also be turned on or off.

CONTROLS

View a diagram with a list of all available controls. Use the , , or to toggle between control diagrams for Batman, Pursuit Mode, and Battle Mode.

RESTART

Restart gameplay from the last saved checkpoint. A notification will appear detailing how long it has been since the last save.

EXIT

Exit the game and return to the Main Menu. Any unsaved progress will be lost.

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Press the during gameplay to open the Map menu. Several markers indicate starting points for missions and A.R. Challenges. If Batman is currently on a mission, his Main Objective is displayed in the upper-left corner. The current Gotham City district is identified in the upper-right corner, along with the overall Threat Level of that district.

GAME MENUSGAME MENUS

CUSTOM WAYPOINTS

To set a Custom Waypoint, use to move the reticle to the desired location and press

Y. Press Y again to remove the Custom Waypoint. An active Waypoint displays an

indicator on the Compass for Batman to follow. Directional arrows also appear on roadways when a Waypoint is active and Batman is in the Batmobile.

WAYNETECH

MAP CONTROLS

Move Map ..................................................................................................................

Rotate Map ................................................................................................................

Zoom in ..................................................................................................................... x

Zoom out ................................................................................................................... ]

Set / Remove Waypoint ............................................................................................. Y

CHARACTER BIOS

Press the to enter the Map screen, and then press z to navigate to the Character Bios Screen. Additional information is unlocked as Batman encounters notable characters during his adventure.

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Press the to open the Map menu, and then press z to navigate to the WayneTech menu. Batman can spend Upgrade points to unlock additional combat abilities and Gadgets, or to improve the Batsuit V8.03 or the Batmobile. A brief description is available for each Upgrade when it is highlighted.

GAME MENUSGAME MENUS

EARNING UPGRADES

Upgrade points are acquired by earning experience points. The meter on the right side of the screen indicates how many more experience points need to be earned before the next Upgrade point is awarded. Experience points are earned through several in-game actions including: completing missions and A.R. Challenges, finding Riddler Trophies, and building up large combos during combat.

TECH GADGETS

Upgrades additional Gadgets such as the Disruptor, Smoke Pellet, and several others.

BATSUIT

Increases the abilities of the Batsuit itself, including additional armor against melee and ranged attacks, as well as additional Glide capabilities.

WAYNETECH UPGRADE CATEGORIES

BATMOBILE WEAPONS

COMBAT

Combat Upgrades provide Batman with additional abilities during melee combat.

SKILL GADGETS

Gadget Upgrades increase the capabilities of Batman’s various gadgets or provide additional uses in different scenarios, such as while Gliding.

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Increases the effectiveness of Batmobile weapons.

BATMOBILE

Improves the armor, Afterburner, and Eject to Glide capabilities of the Batmobile.

GAME OPTIONSGAME MENUS

RIDDLER

Press the to open the Map menu, and then press z to navigate to the Riddler Grid.

Every city has its secrets, but Gotham City has a lot more than most. The Riddler has hidden a number of various challenges across the city, each designed to test the limits of Batman’s detective skills.

Riddles: Straightforward riddles that are solved by scanning the correct object in the environment.

Puzzles: More complicated conundrums that reward a Riddler Trophy once solved.

Secrets: Special destructible items and objects hidden amongst the skyscrapers and

alleyways of Gotham City.

Game Options can be accessed via the Main Menu or the Pause Menu.

INVERT LOOK

Switches the up/down controls for the camera. Default setting is OFF.

INVERT ROTATION

Switches the left/right controls for the camera. Default setting is OFF

INVERT FLIGHT CONTROLS

Switches the up/down controls of Batman while Gliding. Default setting is ON.

INVERT BATARANG FLIGHT CONTROLS

Switches the up/down controls while operating a Remote Batarang. Default setting is ON.

CAMERA ASSIST

Toggle Camera Assist features during combat. Default setting is ON.

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GAME OPTIONS LEGAL AND RATING

HINTS

Toggle in-game Hints on or off. Default setting is ON.

BRIGHTNESS

Adjust the overall brightness of the game.

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