

Gotham Knights, the upcoming co-op game set in the Batman universe previously slated for a 2021 release, has now been delayed to 2022. Boss fights against villains like Doctor Freeze "can be a very different proposition at level 5 or at level 15," reflected in their stats, attacks, and defenses. Gotham Knights is now delayed to 2022 to give the developer more time to finish and polish the game, making it one of two DC titles releasing in 2022.

As players level up, enemies also keep up to them. Players will get to choose how they approach encounters, according to the developers, stealth continuing to be a viable option. The video features both close-quarters combat reminiscent of Rocksteady's Arkham series, at least looking from afar, as well as exploration portions, during which Batgirl uses her grappling hook to scale one of Gotham's tall buildings. In it, Batgirl traverses Gotham using her bike, racing to stop Doctor Freeze's plan to manipulate the weather and flash freeze the city.Įarly on, it's established that the entirety of Gotham Knights can be played alone or in co-op alongside another player. We got our first look at Gotham Knights gameplay via a gameplay trailer from August 2021, which you can watch below, showcasing one of the game's Villain Crimes. In battle, he wields dual escrima sticks that bring the pain to his enemies. However, while it was originally planned for a 2021 release, it. Proficient in multiple fighting styles, including kickboxing, capoeira, and jiu-jitsu, her signature weapon is the tonfa.Īlthough she kicks ass in close-quarters combat, her past as Oracle also makes her great at "hacking or coding in computers and technological systems to dig for information."ĭick Grayson is described as "a natural leader, an optimist, and the most charismatic of the Batman Family." Growing up as part of a circus family, lends to his mastery of acrobatics. After being heavily rumoured for months, Gotham Knights was fully unveiled during the first DC FanDome at the end of August 2020.

Having left behind her past as Oracle, she returns to the streets of Gotham, taking over Batman's duties. On top of that, his background in "combined psychological warfare and behavioral sciences" grants him an advantage over his foes.īarbara Gordon's willpower and determination help her see any mission through. Looking up to Batman, who was his mentor, he is handy with his collapsible quarterstaff, but can also resort to stealth when the situation demands it. Robin, or Tim Drake, is the youngest of the group but stands out thanks to his intelligence and mastery of deductive reasoning. Red Hood, or Jason Todd, is described as "an intense and volatile anti-hero," which you would probably assume right away, based on his grim appearance and preference for dual-wielding pistols.īrought back to life by one of Batman's foes, his training allowed him to "reach the peak of human strength" while his knowledge of multiple combat techniques and ability to wield both traditional and high-tech weapons make him a fierce combatant.Īccording to the official Gotham Knights website, he also "embraced Batman’s non-lethal combat methods," so perhaps his weapons are loaded with some sort of special ammunition. The Batman Family is comprised of four characters, which step in to fill Batman's boots, bringing their own skills and abilities to the fold.
