My timeline of the Arkham saga (Very accurate)
I've always wondered when the games take place, and I've also seen people create their own timelines, which are usually pretty bad: they leave out important information, and the analysis is very dumb. So, I decided to do some research and use my imagination to create a timeline with verified info, evidence, and coherence. I took some liberties with the years, but the months, architecture, and technology match perfectly with the years. I haven't used any information unrelated to the games. So here it is:
(I did some very idiot errors doing this timeline, thanks people for say it, this is the correct version of it):
AO — December 1988
Batman: Arkham Origins
The events take place during the night of December 24th to 25th.
AOB — April 1989
Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate
It takes place 3 months after Origins.
AS — July 1989
Batman: Arkham Shadow
It occurs another 3 months after Blackgate.
AA — July 1997
Batman: Arkham Asylum
Approximately 8 years pass between Origins and Asylum.
AC — January 1999
Batman: Arkham City
18 months pass between Asylum and City.
Additionally, in City there is a founder’s plaque dated November 19XX, which fits with the main story taking place a few months later, in January.
AK — October 1999
Batman: Arkham Knight
Knight takes place 9 months after City.
Since Knight occurs in October, subtracting 9 months results in January, reinforcing the idea that City takes place in January 1999