Batman: Arkham Origins

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Batman: Arkham Origins
Batman Arkham Origins - cover.png
Developers
Multiplayer
Publishers
Engines
Release dates
Windows
October 25, 2013
Batman: Arkham Origins at WineHQ
Batman: Arkham Origins at Steam Charts
Batman: Arkham Origins at SteamDB
 Batman: Arkham Origins at Wikipedia
Batman: Arkham
Batman: Arkham Asylum 2009
Batman: Arkham City 2011
Batman: Arkham Origins 2013
Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate 2014
Batman: Arkham Knight 2015

Key points

Advantage Built-in Benchmark.
Disadvantage Numerous remaining bugs; issues that do not prevent game progression will no longer be patched.[1]
Disadvantage No mouse sensitivity slider, see mouse sensitivity for a fix.
Disadvantage No field of view slider with narrow FoV of 55°. For a fix, see Field of view (FOV).

General information

More information Batman Wiki
More information Steam Community Discussions
More information WB Games forums
More information Splash Damage forums - Multiplayer-specific

Availability[edit]

Source DRM Notes Keys
Retail Availability Table Icons - Steam.svg
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Humble Store Availability Table Icons - Steam.svg
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Information All versions require Steam.

Essential improvements[edit]

Skip intro videos[edit]

Fix -nostartupmovies

  1. Find Batman: Arkham Origins in your Steam Library
  2. Right-click the game name
  3. Select Properties
  4. Select Set Launch Options...
  5. Input -nostartupmovies
  6. Press OK
  7. Launch the game

Fix File removal

  1. Go to <path-to-game>\SinglePlayer\BMGame\Movies
  2. Rename or delete the following files:
    1. bac_logo.usm
    2. bac_logo_fra_PC.usm
    3. bac_logo_mp.usm
    4. bac_logo_PC.usm

Force DirectX 9 mode[edit]

Fix -d3d9

  1. Find Batman: Arkham Origins in your Steam Library
  2. Right-click the game name
  3. Select Properties
  4. Select Set Launch Options...
  5. Input -d3d9
  6. Press OK
  7. Launch the game

Fix .ini edit[2]

  1. Go to <path-to-game>\SinglePlayer\BMGame\Config\
  2. Locate and open file BmEngine.ini in text editor.
  3. Locate line AllowD3D11=True and change it to False.

Game data[edit]

In-game general settings.

Configuration file(s) location[edit]

  Location 
Windows <path-to-game>\SinglePlayer\BMGame\Config\
Information Video settings are stored in %USERPROFILE%\Documents\WB Games\batman Arkham Origins\GFXSettings.BatmanArkhamOrigins.xml
Disadvantage Some of the game configuration files (key binds) are encrypted.

Save game data location[edit]

  Location 
Windows <Steam-folder>\userdata\<user-id>\209000\

Save game cloud syncing[edit]

System Native Notes
Steam Cloud Native

Video settings[edit]

In-game video settings.
Graphics option Option WSGF Notes
Widescreen resolution Native WSGF WS Silver.svg
Multi-monitor Native WSGF MM Silver.svg On multimonitor setup with disabled Eyefinity, second screen is blacked when game is in focus.
Ultra-widescreen Native WSGF UW Silver.svg
Field of view (FOV) Hackable See Field of view (FOV).
Windowed Native
Borderless fullscreen windowed Impossible
Anisotropic filtering (AF) Impossible
Anti-aliasing (AA) Native MSAA 2x, 4x, 8x; FXAA Low or High; Nvidia-specific: TXAA Low and High
Vertical sync (Vsync) Native
High frame rate Native

Field of view (FOV)[edit]

Information These fixes are not working on some setups.[3]

Fix .ini keybind[4]

  1. Go to <path-to-game>\SinglePlayer\BMGame\Config\
  2. Edit BmInput.ini.
  3. Locate section [Engine.PlayerInput], select all lines that starts with Bindings here and copy it Ctrl+C.
  4. Locate section [BmGame.RPlayerInput] and after last line paste all these Bindings lines you've copied earlier.
  5. Create new lines in it with: 
Bindings=(Name="NumPadZero",Command="FOV 0")
Bindings=(Name="NumPadOne",Command="FOV 32")
Bindings=(Name="NumPadTwo",Command="FOV 75")
Bindings=(Name="NumPadThree",Command="FOV 80")
Bindings=(Name="NumPadFour",Command="FOV 85")
Bindings=(Name="NumPadFive",Command="FOV 90")
Bindings=(Name="NumPadSix",Command="FOV 95")
Bindings=(Name="NumPadSeven",Command="FOV 100")
Bindings=(Name="NumPadEight",Command="FOV 105")
Bindings=(Name="NumPadNine",Command="FOV 110")

Notes:

Information Binds your numpad keys to different FOV values with 0 resets FOV to default and 1 triggers zoom.
Information You can bind your favorite FOV on F-keys simply by replacing "NupadPadXXXX" with "Fx".
Advantage Best and most flexible way to change FOV on the fly in-game.

Fix .ini edit for permanent solution[5]

1. Go to <path-to-game>\SinglePlayer\BMGame\Config\

2. Edit UserEngine.ini.

3. Add these lines in it: 

[UnrealEd.EditorEngine]
;FOVAngle=70.000000 ORIGINAL
FOVAngle=130.000000
;LevelViewFOVAngle=90.000000 ORIGINAL
LevelViewFOVAngle=167.000000

4. Edit UserGame.ini.

5. Add these lines in it: 

[BmGame.R3rdPersonCamera]
;WalkStateCameraFOVAngle=70.000000 ORIGINAL
WalkStateCameraFOVAngle=130.000000
;DialogueStateCameraFOVAngle=60.000000 ORIGINAL
DialogueStateCameraFOVAngle=111.000000
;ForensicsScanStateCameraFOVAngle=90.000000 ORIGINAL
ForensicsScanStateCameraFOVAngle=167.000000
;UsingSpotlightStateCameraFOVAngle=80.000000 ORIGINAL
UsingSpotlightStateCameraFOVAngle=149.000000
;ForensicsFilterStateCameraFOVAngle=45.000000 ORIGINAL
ForensicsFilterStateCameraFOVAngle=84.000000
;RunStateCameraFOVAngle=75.000000 ORIGINAL
RunStateCameraFOVAngle=139.000000
;BoostRunFOVAngle=100.000000 ORIGINAL
BoostRunFOVAngle=186.000000
;PairedAnimationStateCameraFOVAngle=60.000000 ORIGINAL
PairedAnimationStateCameraFOVAngle=111.000000
;StealthStateCameraFOVAngle=76.000000 ORIGINAL
StealthStateCameraFOVAngle=141.000000
;OverworldStealthStateCameraFOVAngle=70.000000 ORIGINAL
OverworldStealthStateCameraFOVAngle=130.000000
;TunnelStateCameraFOVAngle=60.000000 ORIGINAL
TunnelStateCameraFOVAngle=111.000000
;FallingStateCameraFOVAngle=75.000000 ORIGINAL
FallingStateCameraFOVAngle=139.000000
;GrappleAimCameraFOVAngle=50.000000 ORIGINAL
GrappleAimCameraFOVAngle=93.000000
;HarpoonAimCameraFOVAngle=70.000000 ORIGINAL
HarpoonAimCameraFOVAngle=130.000000
;MagneticBlastAimCameraFOVAngle=70.000000 ORIGINAL
MagneticBlastAimCameraFOVAngle=130.000000
;FreezeJammerAimCameraFOVAngle=67.000000 ORIGINAL
FreezeJammerAimCameraFOVAngle=124.000000
;JokerGunAimCameraFOVAngle=67.000000 ORIGINAL
JokerGunAimCameraFOVAngle=124.000000
;LineLauncherAimCameraFOVAngle=50.000000 ORIGINAL
LineLauncherAimCameraFOVAngle=93.000000
;BatarangAimCameraFOVAngle=45.000000 ORIGINAL
BatarangAimCameraFOVAngle=84.000000
;WallClimbStartCameraFOVAngle=90.000000 ORIGINAL
WallClimbStartCameraFOVAngle=167.000000
;PounceCameraFOVAngle=90.000000 ORIGINAL
PounceCameraFOVAngle=167.000000
;CorridorCombatStateCameraFOVAngle=90.000000 ORIGINAL
CorridorCombatStateCameraFOVAngle=167.000000
;HighCombatStateCameraFOVAngle=90.000000 ORIGINAL
HighCombatStateCameraFOVAngle=167.000000
;LookStateCameraFOVAngle=60.000000 ORIGINAL
LookStateCameraFOVAngle=111.000000
;GrappleCameraFOVAngle=105.000000 ORIGINAL
GrappleCameraFOVAngle=195.000000
;ZoomStateCameraFOVAngle=30.000000 ORIGINAL
ZoomStateCameraFOVAngle=56.000000
;CoverRightCameraFOVAngle=60.000000 ORIGINAL
CoverRightCameraFOVAngle=111.000000
;AlcoveCameraFOVAngle=65.000000 ORIGINAL
AlcoveCameraFOVAngle=121.000000
;GlidingCameraFOVAngle=90.000000 ORIGINAL
GlidingCameraFOVAngle=167.000000
;GlidingCameraExtraFOVAngle=10.000000 ORIGINAL
GlidingCameraExtraFOVAngle=10.000000
;BoostGlidingCameraFOVAngle=100.000000 ORIGINAL
BoostGlidingCameraFOVAngle=186.000000
;SilentPredCameraFOVAngle=60.000000 ORIGINAL
SilentPredCameraFOVAngle=111.000000
;HangCameraFOVAngle=60.000000 ORIGINAL
HangCameraFOVAngle=111.000000
;ZipLineCameraFOVAngle=60.000000 ORIGINAL
ZipLineCameraFOVAngle=111.000000
;HarpoonPullCameraFOVAngle=74.000000 ORIGINAL
HarpoonPullCameraFOVAngle=137.000000
;SwingingFromAboveCameraFOVAngle=70.000000 ORIGINAL
SwingingFromAboveCameraFOVAngle=130.000000
;CeilingClimbCamFOVAngle=90.000000 ORIGINAL
CeilingClimbCamFOVAngle=167.000000
;ChaseAttackCamFOV=59.840444 ORIGINAL
ChaseAttackCamFOV=111.000000
;CamFOV=91.000000 ORIGINAL
CamFOV=169.000000
6. Modify these values to your liking.

Input settings[edit]

Disadvantage There is no mouse sensitivity setting in game. See Mouse sensitivity for a fix.
In-game control settings.
In-game key map settings.
Keyboard and mouse Native Notes
Remapping Native Cannot bind action to key with modifier (e.g. LShift+RClick)
Mouse acceleration Impossible Acceleration is disabled by default.
Mouse input in menus Native
Mouse Y-axis inversion Native
Controller
Controller support Native Logitech controller issues; set switch to X for F310, F510 and F710.[6]
Full controller support Native
Controller remapping Impossible
Controller Y-axis inversion Native Options exist in Game Options, Invert: look, rotation, flight controls, and Batarang flight controls

Mouse sensitivity[edit]

Disadvantage There is no mouse sensitivity slider in-game.

Fix .ini edit

  1. Go to game config folder <path-to-game>\SinglePlayer\BMGame\Config\
  2. Edit BmInput.ini.
  3. Locate line MouseSensitivity=30.0 and change its value to your desired mouse sensitivity.

Disable mouse smoothing[edit]

Fix .ini edit[4]

  1. Go to <path-to-game>\SinglePlayer\BMGame\Config\
  2. Edit BmInput.ini.
  3. Locate bEnableMouseSmoothing and change its value to false.

Audio settings[edit]

In-game audio settings.
Audio options Native Notes
Separate volume controls Native SFX, Music & Dialog. No master volume.
Surround sound Native Presets for headphones, TV, stereo and home theater. Up to 5.1 surround system is supported.
Subtitles Native
Closed captions Impossible
Mute on focus lost Native

Localizations

Language UI Audio CC Notes
English Native Native Native
French Native Native Native
German Native Native Native
Italian Native Native Native
Korean Native Unknown Native
Polish Native Unknown Native
Brazilian Portuguese Native Native Native
Russian Native Unknown Native
Spanish Native Native Native

Network[edit]

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
LAN play Unknown
Online play Native 8 3v3v2 gameplay.

Connection types

Type Native Notes
Matchmaking Native May not be reliable.
Peer-to-peer Native
Dedicated Impossible
Self-hosting Native
Direct IP Impossible

Issues unresolved[edit]

Key modifiers[edit]

Information Actions cannot be bound to keys with a modifier (e.g. LShift+RClick). This was possible in the previous Batman games.

Logitech controllers not working[edit]

Information Users reporting issues with Logitech control mapping and control inversion.[7] Editing config files has no effect.[8]
Information For the F310, F510 and F710 set the hardware switch to X and reconnect the controller.[6]

Issues fixed[edit]

Sound bug after entering the gcpd Coms tower[edit]

Information There seems to be a problem in one level where sounds breaks.

Fix Restart the game after entering detective mode[2]

Fix Change the audio settings off of "Home Theater" to "Stereo" or "Headphones"[2]

Character level is reset in multiplayer[edit]

Information There is rather large bug where players progress in multiplayer is reset to level 0.[9] Fixed in PC multiplayer hotfix [10]

Low Audio Volume[edit]

Disadvantage Volume level is very soft in game.
  • Fix the issue by going to Control Panel => Hardware and Sound => Sound. On the communications tab, choose "do nothing".

Other information[edit]

Middleware[edit]

Middleware Notes
Audio Wwise

System requirements[edit]

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) Vista 7, 8
Processor (CPU) Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz
AMD Athlon X2 2.8 GHz 		Intel Core i5-750 2.67 GHz
AMD Phenom II X4 965 3.4 GHz
System memory (RAM) 2 GB 4 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD)
20 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce 8800 GTS
AMD Radeon HD 3850
512 MB of VRAM 		Nvidia GeForce GTX 560
AMD Radeon HD 6950
768 MB of VRAM
DirectX 11 compatible

References

  1. ↑ Re: Patch 1.06, is it even a possibility? - Page 2 - WB Games
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Most Common Glitches and Fixes for them - Steam Community Discussion
  3. ↑ Batman: Arkham Origins - WSGF.com
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Tutorial: Remove mouse smoothing/Disable Frame Smoothing/Raise field of view/Disable startup movies - Steam Community Discussions
  5. ↑ Batman: Arkham Origins - WSGF.com
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 Logitech Controller Issues - Controls Reversed :: Batman™: Arkham Origins General Discussions
  7. ↑ Logitech Controller Issues - Controls Reversed - Steam Community Discussions
  8. ↑ Arkham Origins - possible .ini file location - PCGamingWiki Community Forums
  9. ↑ Steam Community Discussions
  10. ↑ Batman: Arkham Origins Multiplayer PC Hotfix Released