Good news Batman fans! Robin aka Tim Drake has been confirmed as a playable character for Batman: Arkham City.

You’ll get to play as Robin in all Challenge Maps and to get Robin, you’ll have to pre-order the game at Best Buy (lucky North Americans!), but don’t worry, over at Arkham City forums, Sarah May a community team member confirmed plans for EU, Canadians and Americans will be announced soon.

Robin won’t be just a skin either, similar to how Joker was in Batman Arkham Asylum, Robin will come with his own unique moves and gadgets as well as an alternate Red Robin skin.

But wait, there is more! the pack will also include a Black Mask hideout (Black Mask is in the game?! o.O) and a Freight Train Escape challenge map.

anyway, check out the image of Robin for Batman: Arkham City below, what do you guys think? pretty badass right?

Here’s the FAQ posted in the Batman Arkham City forums:

Hi all,

There are alot of questions about our most recent awesome announcement, so I have done a handy Q&A here

1. Which Robin is it?
Tim Drake

2. Does this mean there will be Co-Op?
It absolutely does not, Arkham City remains a strong single player experience

3. Where can I play as Robin?
In ALL Challenge maps

4. What is different about Robin?
As with all characters in the Arkham City Universe, he has his own very unique set of gadgets and moves

5. Where is it available?
Pre-Order Bonus from Best Buy in North America
UPDATE:Gamemania.be for Dutch fans http://bit.ly/mvYP9B

6. What about -insert country here- ?!?!?!?!?!?
We have only announced the North American retailer, we WILL be announcing EU/US/Canadian partners as soon as they are confirmed.

7. What platforms is he playable on?
PC, Xbox 360, PS3

8. What about the 2 challenge maps?
These are 2 exclusive maps that come with Robin: Black Mask Hideout and Freight Train Escape

9. What does Black Mask’s Hideout mean?
Black Mask has a presence in Arkham City

10. Will we get any more images of Robin?
I am looking into this now and will let you know asap

SarahMay