Post-Game Content

Congratulations, Caped Crusader! You've navigated the treacherous streets of Arkham City and brought an end to Protocol 10. But the fight for justice in Gotham's walled-off district is far from over. Arkham City offers a wealth of content to keep you busy long after the credits roll, from wrapping up lingering mysteries to testing your combat prowess. This section will guide you through maximizing your post-game experience.

Completing Side Missions

Many of Arkham City's most intriguing narratives unfold outside the main campaign. If you haven't already, now is the perfect time to track down and complete these side quests. Some may have been inaccessible or difficult during the main story, but with all your gadgets and upgrades, you're ready for anything.

Activating Remaining Side Missions

After completing the main story, several side missions that you might have missed or left incomplete will become available or easier to track. Keep an eye on your mission log and the city map for new markers.

• The Watcher in the Wings: This cryptic quest involves locating and observing Azrael at specific points around Arkham City. His appearances are often triggered by proximity or by completing other story segments. Look for glowing symbols on rooftops.
• Heart of Ice: If you didn't complete Mr. Freeze's side quest during the main story, you can return to the GCPD Building to assist him in finding Nora. This involves navigating the frozen sections of the building and solving environmental puzzles.
• Shot in the Dark: Track down Deadshot by investigating crime scenes marked on your map. You'll need to use your Detective Mode and forensic scanner to piece together clues and pinpoint his next target.
• Remote Hideout: The Riddler's elaborate challenges are a cornerstone of Arkham City. If you haven't rescued all the hostages, now is the time to gather those remaining Riddler Trophies and solve his riddles to unlock their locations.

Riddler's Revenge: The Ultimate Collection

The Riddler has scattered 440 collectibles throughout Arkham City, including Trophies, Riddles, Breakable Objects, and Anarky Tags. Achieving 100% completion requires finding every single one. This is a monumental task, but incredibly rewarding.

Strategy for Riddler Collectibles

1. Interrogate Informants: The most efficient way to reveal collectible locations on your map is to interrogate Riddler Informants. These green-glowing thugs appear randomly throughout the city. Engage them in combat, but ensure they are the last enemy standing. Once they are isolated, you'll get a prompt to interrogate them, revealing a cluster of nearby Riddler items.
2. use Detective Mode: Frequently switch to Detective Mode while traversing the city. Collectibles often glow green, making them easier to spot, especially in dimly lit areas or hidden alcoves.
3. Gadget Proficiency: Many Riddler Trophies require specific gadgets to acquire. Ensure you have unlocked and mastered all of Batman's tools, including the Remote Electrical Charge (REC), Line Launcher, Explosive Gel, and Freeze Blast.
4. Consult Maps: For the truly elusive items, consider using an in-game or external map guide. However, try to find them organically first for a greater sense of accomplishment.

Challenge Mode: Test Your Mettle

Challenge Mode offers a pure test of your combat and predator skills, separate from the main story. These challenges are crucial for earning experience, unlocking character skins, and proving your mastery of Batman's abilities.

Combat Challenges

These arenas pit you against waves of increasingly difficult enemies. Focus on building high combos, using gadget attacks, and performing environmental takedowns for maximum points. Each challenge has three medals to earn: Bronze, Silver, and Gold.

• Recommended Strategy: Prioritize upgrading your combat abilities in the WayneTech menu, especially those that extend your combo window or increase damage. Practice your counter timing and learn to incorporate all your gadgets seamlessly into your attacks.

Predator Challenges

Predator maps require stealth, strategy, and precise execution. Your goal is to neutralize all enemies without being detected, often with specific conditions to earn medals (e.g., "Silent Takedown from Grate," "Inverted Takedown").

• Recommended Strategy: Survey the environment thoroughly using Detective Mode to identify enemy patrol routes, vantage points, and environmental hazards. Use gadgets like the Sonic Shock Batarang to distract enemies, the Smoke Pellet for quick escapes, and the Disruptor to disable firearms or enemy equipment.

New Game Plus

Once you've completed the main story, New Game Plus becomes available. This mode allows you to restart the campaign with all your previously unlocked gadgets, upgrades, and experience points. However, enemies are tougher, and new challenges await:

• Increased Difficulty: Enemies hit harder, are more numerous, and often have advanced weaponry from the start.
• No Counter Icons: A significant change is the removal of counter icons above enemies' heads, forcing you to rely purely on audio cues and visual tells for incoming attacks. This drastically increases the combat difficulty.
• Riddler's Revenge Progress Carries Over: Any Riddler collectibles you found in your initial playthrough will remain found in New Game Plus, allowing you to focus on the story or other aspects.

Catwoman's Episodes

If you purchased the Catwoman Bundle or the Game of the Year Edition, you'll have access to four exclusive Catwoman episodes. These missions interweave with Batman's main story and offer a different perspective on the events of Arkham City. Her unique gadgets, like the Whip and Calatrops, provide a fresh gameplay experience.

• Accessing Episodes: Catwoman's episodes are typically integrated into the main story progression, but any uncompleted ones can be accessed from the main menu after finishing Batman's campaign.

With these activities, your time in Arkham City is far from over. Embrace the challenge, hone your skills, and truly become the Dark Knight Gotham deserves!