Which Arkham game was the first installment to use virtual reality headsets?

Batman: Arkham VR was the first installment in the Arkham series to use virtual reality headsets. Developed by Rocksteady Studios, it places the player in Batman’s perspective rather than presenting the usual third-person view used by the major console entries.

The game debuted for PlayStation 4 on October 11, 2016, using PlayStation VR, and later arrived on Windows on April 25, 2017, supporting headsets including HTC Vive, Oculus Rift, and Valve Index. Its story is set between Batman: Arkham City and Batman: Arkham Knight, and follows Batman investigating the disappearance of Nightwing and Robin.

Arkham VR is also easy to confuse with later Arkham projects. Arkham Knight is a conventional action-adventure game, while Arkham Shadow is another virtual-reality title released much later. Arkham VR’s gameplay emphasizes investigation, environmental interaction, gadgets, and puzzles; unlike the mainline games, it contains no conventional combat system.