B 3718300
Action
Batman Arkham City
2011 • 16.8 GB
Fix Batman Arkham Knight (v1.999) startup crashes, permission errors, missing dependencies, and desktop configuration issues on Windows 10/11 PC & macOS Desktop via AnkerGames.
Quick Fix for Batman Arkham Knight Crashes & Launch Errors: Over 90% of startup crashes, missing DLL errors on Windows, and Gatekeeper prompts on macOS in Batman Arkham Knight (v1.999) are resolved by installing vc_redist.x64.exe, whitelisting the folder in Windows Security (or running xattr -cr on Mac), and launching as Administrator.
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| Issue / Error Message | Root Cause | Step-by-Step Fix |
|---|---|---|
| Crash on Startup / Silent Exit (Windows) | Missing Visual C++ Runtime or Admin privileges | Install VC++ 2015–2022 (x86 & x64) and enable Run this program as an administrator. |
| Missing MSVCP140.dll / VCRUNTIME140.dll | Corrupted Microsoft C++ runtime libraries | Reinstall the official Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable package and reboot your PC. |
| Missing steam_api64.dll / Activation DLL | Windows Defender quarantined the offline loader | Open Windows Security → Protection History, restore the file, and whitelist the folder. |
| "App Is Damaged and Can't Be Opened" (macOS) | macOS Gatekeeper quarantine flag | Run sudo xattr -rd com.apple.quarantine "/Applications/Batman Arkham Knight.app" in Terminal. |
Related Guides: Main Download Page | Installation Guide | System Requirements
When backing up user profiles, presets, or local save data between a Windows Desktop workstation and a MacBook Pro/Studio for Batman Arkham Knight (v1.999), check these default desktop directories:
| Desktop Platform | Default User Data / Config / Preset Directory | Backup & Migration Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Windows 10 / 11 (x64) | %APPDATA%\{Batman_Arkham_Knight}\ or %USERPROFILE%\AppData\LocalLow\{Batman_Arkham_Knight}\ | Back up this folder before installing a newer version or resetting preferences. |
| macOS (Apple Silicon M1–M4 / Intel) | ~/Library/Application Support/Batman_Arkham_Knight/ & ~/Library/Preferences/ | Use Cmd + Shift + G in Finder to open hidden Library paths directly. |
Yes, this listing is offered as a free download. The original game is a paid title on Steam, so if you want to support Rocksteady, consider buying it there.
Extract the archive, open the game folder, and run Batman Arkham Knight.exe as administrator. Install the redistributables from the Redist folder if the game does not launch.
The base game is included. The season pass content is not part of this package based on our inspection of the files.
The metadata lists Android and iOS as supported operating systems, but the 64.6 GB package we tested is the Windows build. The mobile versions are separate releases and are not included in this download.
You need a 64-bit Windows 7 SP1 or 8.1 system, an i7-3770 or FX-8350, 8 GB RAM, a GTX 760 or HD 7950 with 3 GB, and 55 GB of free storage.
Step-by-step setup process
Minimum specifications needed
Pre-installed direct download links, no installer or license keys needed.
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