Batman: Arkham Origins is an action-adventure video game set in the Batman universe, serving as a prequel to the Arkham series. It follows a younger Batman during one of the earliest and most dangerous nights of his crime-fighting career, as assassins and villains target him across Gotham City. The game features detective work, stealth, combat, and exploration, while expanding the story of key characters like the Joker, Black Mask, and Alfred.