Gotham Knights announced at DC Fandome

Warner Bros. Montréal and DC today announced at DC Fandome the upcoming open-world, third-person action/RPG game Gotham Knights.

The game’s world premiere trailer introduces Batgirl, Nightwing, Red Hood and Robin as the main characters who have to rise up to protect Gotham City after the apparent death of Batman.

In this original story, Batman leaves a message to his young heroes who have to solve mysteries and fight against against famous villains, including the Court of Owls, seen at the end of the introductory trailer.

Also, the gameplay walkthrough video introduces fans to the playable characters showing their evolving skills and talent, even as they fight against Mr. Freeze.

Warner Bros. Games also shared information about the four main characters:

• Batgirl, also known as Barbara Gordon, is a determined fighter and a skilled hacker. As the daughter of deceased Gotham commissioner, Jim Gordon, she had helped Batman as Oracle in the past. Now, after years of recovery and preparation, she is ready to step into her new role, wielding her melee tonfa, and harnessing her training in kickboxing, capoeira and jiu-jitsu.

• Nightwing is Dick Grayson, the first Robin, who was Batman’s protégé before becoming a hero in his own right. He’s a natural leader and the eldest and wisest member of the Batman Family. Nightwing’s mastery in acrobatics is complemented by his expertise use of his signature dual Escrima Sticks, making him proficient at taking out enemies.

• Red Hood, formerly known as Jason Todd, is an intense and volatile anti-hero, which stems from his death and forced resurrection by one of Batman’s most dangerous foes. Red Hood has trouble keeping his temper in check but will not hesitate to step into the line of fire when a friend is threatened. His training has given him peak human strength and proficiency in multiple combat techniques with all manner of weapons – both traditional and high-tech.

• Robin is Tim Drake, the young prodigy and genius of the team, who is a master of deductive reasoning. As a true believer in Batman’s mission, he is motivated by the conviction that Gotham City needs protecting and hopes to be the type of hero Batman personified. An expert fighter armed with his collapsible quarterstaff and skilled in a variety of stealth techniques, Robin also possesses a background in combined psychological warfare and behavioral sciences.

Gotham Knights is coming to Xbox One, Xbox Series X, PS4, PS5 and PC next year.

[Source]: WB Games (via Business Wire): Warner Bros. Games and DC Announce Gotham Knights.