Batman: Arkham Origins now available for iPhone and iPad as free to play download

Batman: Arkham Origins now just around the corner, Warner Bros. Entertainment figured it should drum up the excitement by pushing a mobile version ahead of the October 25 console edition launch.

This free to play mobile game looks great and is available now worldwide on the App Storeso do give it a whirl, especially if you’re into action games and the Batman series…

Developed by NetherRealm Studios, Batman: Arkham Origins challenges you to prove your worth as Gotham’s Dark Knight as you face off against a slew of deadly assassins and their thugs.

You can upgrade your character by earning in-game currency and rewards and unlock a bunch of Batsuits along the way. The game will hook up to the console version for exclusive cross-platform unlockables “that you can’t get anywhere else”.

he universal app runs natively on any iPhone, iPod touch or iPad running iOS 5.0 or later. The download comes in at a cool 517MB and is optimized for the taller four-inch screen on the iPhone 5/5s/5c.