Gotham Knights (video game)

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Gotham Knights
Gotham Knights Cover.jpg
Cover for Gotham Knights.
Developer(s)WB Games Montréal
Publisher(s)Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
Director(s)
  • Patrick Redding
Producer(s)Fleur Marty
EngineUnreal Engine 4[1]
Platform(s)
Release2022
Genre(s)Action role-playing
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer

Gotham Knights is an upcoming action role-playing game developed by WB Games Montréal and published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. It is set to be released in 2022 for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.

Based on the DC Comics character Batman and his supporting cast, the game's story takes place in a period of decline for Gotham City, after Batman's apparent death. Players take control of the Dark Knight's former partners; Nightwing, Batgirl, Robin, and Red Hood, who have gone their separate ways, but must work together once more 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, while also investigating Batman's death.

Gameplay[]

Gotham Knights is an upcoming action role-playing game set in an open world Gotham City.[2] The game features four playable characters: Nightwing, Batgirl, Robin, and Red Hood; each character has their own unique playstyle and abilities,[3] such as Robin being able to teleport via the Justice League's satellite.[4] 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.[6] They can also use the Batcycle to explore the city.[7]

During the day, players will occupy the Belfry, which acts as the team's base of operations and allows players to switch characters and prepare for the next mission by managing progression, and upon leaving the Belfry, the game will fast forward to night.[8]

Premise[]

The game is set in Gotham City after the deaths of Bruce Wayne / Batman (voiced by Michael Antonakos)[9] and Police Commissioner James Gordon, which has resulted in a rise of crime and lawlessness.[10] Players assume the role of Batman's former proteges – Dick Grayson / Nightwing (Christopher Sean),[11] Barbara Gordon / Batgirl (America Young),[12] Tim Drake / Robin (Sloane Morgan Siegel),[13] and Jason Todd / Red Hood (Stephen Oyoung)[14] – as they attempt to continue his legacy by protecting Gotham upon receiving a pre-recorded message from Batman.[15] During the game, the heroes encounter several supervillains, including the Court of Owls, Mr. Freeze,[16] and Penguin.[17] Supporting characters include Bruce's former butler Alfred Pennyworth (Gildart Jackson)[18] and Police Captain Renee Montoya, one of the few honest cops left in the city.[19]

Development[]

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.[20][21] Gotham Knights is being built in Unreal Engine 4.[22]

Release[]

Gotham Knights was revealed during a virtual event called DC FanDome in August 2020, planned to be released in 2021 for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.[23] The game was later announced to be postponed until 2022.[24][25]

References[]

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  3. ^ Dornbush, Jonathon (August 22, 2020). "Gotham Knights: WB Games Montreal's Batman Game Announced". IGN. Retrieved August 22, 2020.
  4. ^ Adler, Matthew (August 22, 2020). "DC FanDome Recap: The Biggest and Best Announcements and Reveals". IGN. Retrieved June 30, 2021.
  5. ^ Hurley, Leon; West, Josh; Loveridge, Sam (August 22, 2020). "Gotham Knights gameplay trailer breakdown: 17 things we spotted". GamesRadar+. Retrieved August 24, 2020.
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  7. ^ McAllister, Gillen (September 4, 2020). "Building a world without Batman: A first look at Gotham Knights". PlayStation.Blog. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
  8. ^ Loveridge, Sam (August 27, 2020). "Gotham Knights is asking you to solve the mystery of who killed the world's greatest detective". GamesRadar+. Retrieved July 20, 2021.
  9. ^ Lunning, Just (August 20, 2020). "'Gotham Knights' release date, trailer, delay, and gameplay for WB's Batman game". Inverse. Retrieved June 30, 2021.
  10. ^ Serrano, Ryan (March 14, 2021). "Gotham Knights: Trailer, Plot, Release Date & News to Know". Comic Book Resources. Retrieved June 29, 2021.
  11. ^ Bishop, Rollin (September 2, 2020). "Gotham Knights Reveals Its Voice Cast". ComicBook.com. Retrieved September 2, 2020.
  12. ^ Reeves, Brianna (September 2, 2020). "Gotham Knights Voice Cast Unveiled, (Update: Batman Voice Also Revealed)". PlayStation LifeStyle. Retrieved June 30, 2021.
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  14. ^ Stone, Sam (June 4, 2021). "Stephen Oyoung Suits Up for Jupiter's Legacy, Gotham Knights and More". Comic Book Resources. Retrieved June 29, 2021.
  15. ^ Watts, Steve (August 22, 2020). "Gotham Knights Announced, Is A Co-Op Game Where Batman Is Dead". GameSpot. Retrieved August 22, 2020.
  16. ^ Dedmon, Tanner (August 22, 2020). "Gotham Knights Reveals First Look at Mr. Freeze". ComicBook.com. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
  17. ^ Dedmon, Tanner (October 16, 2021). "Gotham Knights Trailer Reveals the Penguin". ComicBook.com. Retrieved October 17, 2021.
  18. ^ Williams, Tommy (September 4, 2020). "GOTHAM KNIGHTS Video Game Has Revealed Its Voice Cast". GeekTyrant. Retrieved June 30, 2021.
  19. ^ Grieve, Caitlin (August 22, 2020). "All Batman Characters in Revealed Gotham Knights (So Far)". Screen Rant. Retrieved August 23, 2020.
  20. ^ Zwiezen, Zack (August 22, 2020). "New Batman Game Is Called Gotham Knights, Out Next Year". Kotaku. Retrieved August 24, 2020.
  21. ^ Lovett, Jamie (August 22, 2020). "Gotham Knights Is Officially Not Part of the Arkham Series". ComicBook.com. Retrieved August 24, 2020.
  22. ^ Krishna, Arjun (March 20, 2021). "Gotham Knights is Looking Very Technically Impressive in Spite of Being Cross-Gen". Gaming Bolt. Retrieved January 8, 2022.
  23. ^ S. Good, Owen (August 22, 2020). "Gotham Knights is the next Batman game (without Batman)". Polygon. Retrieved August 22, 2020.
  24. ^ McWhertor, Michael (March 19, 2021). "Gotham Knights delayed to 2022". Polygon. Retrieved June 2, 2021.
  25. ^ Warren, Richard (March 19, 2021). "Gotham Knights Delayed to 2022". Game Rant. Retrieved July 17, 2021.

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