Gotham Knights (video game)

Gotham Knights is an upcoming action role-playing video game based on the DC Comics character Batman and his supporting cast. The game is being developed by WB Games Montréal and will be published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. It is set to be released in 2021 for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and Xbox Series S.[1][2] It was first revealed at DC FanDome in August 2020.[1]

Gotham Knights
Official logo
Developer(s)WB Games Montréal
Publisher(s)Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
Director(s)
  • Patrick Redding
Producer(s)Fleur Marty
Platform(s)
Release2021
Genre(s)Action role-playing
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer

The game's story takes place some time after Batman's apparent death. With the GCPD having grown corrupt following James Gordon's death, there is a rise of crime and lawlessness in the city, leaving Batman's allies – Nightwing, Batgirl, Robin, and Red Hood – as the only ones able to restore justice to Gotham and prevent it from descending into chaos. At some point during the game, the heroes will come into conflict with the Court of Owls, a secret criminal society that is as old as Gotham itself, and their legion of brainwashed assassins called Talons.

Gameplay

Gotham Knights is an action role-playing game set in an open world Gotham City.[3] The game features four playable characters: Nightwing, Batgirl, Robin, and Red Hood; each character has their own unique playstyle and abilities,[4] such as Robin being able to teleport via the Justice League's satellite.[3] While it can be played solo, the game also features a two-player cooperative multiplayer mode, wherein the second player can drop in and out at any time without affecting the other one.[5] Players can level up their characters, but enemies will be automatically leveled up as well.[3] They can also use the Batcycle to explore the city.[4]

Setting and characters

The game is set in Gotham City, after the deaths of Batman (voiced by Michael Antonakos)[6] and Police Commissioner James Gordon, which has resulted in a rise of crime and lawlessness. Players assume the role of Batman's former proteges – Dick Grayson / Nightwing (Christopher Sean),[6] Barbara Gordon / Batgirl (America Young),[6] Tim Drake / Robin (Sloane Morgan Siegel),[6] and Jason Todd / Red Hood (Stephen Oyoung)[6] – as they attempt to continue his legacy by protecting Gotham upon receiving a pre-recorded message from Batman.[1][4] During the game the heroes encounter several supervillains, including the Court of Owls and Mr. Freeze.[7] Supporting characters include Bruce's former butler Alfred Pennyworth (Gildart Jackson)[6] and Police Captain Renee Montoya, one of the few honest cops left in the city.[7]

Despite WB Games Montréal's previous work developing Batman: Arkham Origins and the fact that Gotham Knights features many of the same characters from the Batman: Arkham series, the new game is an original story separate from those games.[8][9]

References
  1. Watts, Steve (August 22, 2020). "Gotham Knights Announced, Is A Co-Op Game Where Batman Is Dead". GameSpot. Retrieved August 22, 2020.
  2. S. Good, Owen (August 22, 2020). "Gotham Knights is the next Batman game (without Batman)". Polygon. Retrieved August 22, 2020.
  3. Yin-Poole, Wesley (August 22, 2020). "Warner Bros. announces Gotham Knights game for 2021". Eurogamer. Retrieved August 24, 2020.
  4. Dornbush, Jonathon (August 22, 2020). "Gotham Knights: WB Games Montreal's Batman Game Announced". IGN. Retrieved August 22, 2020.
  5. Hurley, Leon; West, Josh; Loveridge, Sam (August 22, 2020). "Gotham Knights gameplay trailer breakdown: 17 things we spotted". GamesRadar+. Retrieved August 24, 2020.
  6. Bishop, Rollin (September 2, 2020). "Gotham Knights Reveals Its Voice Cast". Comicbook.com. Retrieved September 2, 2020.
  7. Grieve, Caitlin (August 22, 2020). "All Batman Characters in Revealed Gotham Knights (So Far)". Screen Rant. Retrieved August 23, 2020.
  8. Zwiezen, Zack (August 22, 2020). "New Batman Game Is Called Gotham Knights, Out Next Year". Kotaku. Retrieved August 24, 2020.
  9. Lovett, Jamie (August 22, 2020). "Gotham Knights Is Officially Not Part of the Arkham Series". Comicbook.com. Retrieved August 24, 2020.
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