A potential leak suggests that Gotham Knights may be in development for the unannounced Nintendo Switch 2. While Nintendo has yet to officially unveil its next-generation console, rumors point towards a reveal possibly happening this week. Alongside the hardware announcement, it’s expected Nintendo will also showcase launch titles, and Gotham Knights could be among them.
This speculation originates from YouTuber Doctre81, who discovered a developer’s LinkedIn profile mentioning work on Gotham Knights for an “unannounced platform.” Given the prominence of the Switch 2 as the most anticipated unreleased console, it’s highly plausible that Gotham Knights is being ported to Nintendo’s next-gen system.
Gotham Knights initially launched in 2022 for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, receiving mixed reviews. A Nintendo Switch version was leaked in 2023 but never materialized. If this new information is accurate, WB Games likely decided to focus on the more powerful Switch 2 rather than releasing a downgraded version on the original Switch.
Gotham Knights: A Darker Gotham Awaits
In Gotham Knights, Batman is dead, leaving a power vacuum in Gotham City. The Batman Family – Batgirl, Nightwing, Red Hood, and Robin – must rise to the challenge, protecting the city from a burgeoning criminal underworld. The game offers an open-world action RPG experience in a dynamic and interactive Gotham City. Players can patrol the five boroughs solo or cooperatively, taking down criminals wherever they lurk.
Switch 2 Ports Likely
The first year of the Nintendo Switch 2 will likely see numerous ports of current-gen titles. The anticipated increased power of the Switch 2 should allow it to handle games originally released on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. Therefore, a Gotham Knights port wouldn’t be surprising, adding to the growing library of games potentially coming to the new console.
Given the enhanced hardware capabilities of the Switch 2 compared to its predecessor, it seems reasonable to expect a more technically proficient version of Gotham Knights on this new platform. This would potentially address some of the performance issues that plagued the original release. While this remains speculative until an official announcement, the possibility of experiencing Gotham Knights on the go is certainly enticing for Nintendo fans.
