Rocksteady, the makers of "Batman: Arkham Knight," unveiled the opening sequence of the game, which includes the Joker's grotesquely vivid cremation, a healthy dose of fear gas and the promise that Batman will die.

Billed as explosive finale to Rocksteady's blockbuster "Arkham" trilogy, "Batman: Arkham Knight" pits the Caped Crusader against the Scarecrow as he returns to unite the super-criminals of Gotham City."

"Batman: Arkham Knight" will arrive June 23 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC on June 23.