Gotham Knights developer Warner Bros. Montreal has revealed a slew of new gameplay details about the upcoming PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S and PC game, although nothing is incredibly juicy or super salient. And unfortunately, there’s no word on a release date more specific than last year’s “2021” window. Furthermore, there is no word when we will see it Batman game next. If Warner Bros. Montreal, however, is doing the rounds with the press, suggesting there is news on the horizon.
For now, the developer has revealed that while the game was developed with four playable characters in mind, it is more specifically designed for two-player co-op. According to the executive producer of Warner Bros. Montreal, Fleur Marty, the combat system has been completely overhauled Batman: Arkham Origins, the studio’s last game in this universe. And, as mentioned, this new system was created with two player co-op in mind.
“The two-player dynamics suit the fantasy and the Gotham City setting. The ‘duo’ or team-up is such a central feature of the universe that it is literally short for it in the comic, animation, film – and TV versions, ”adds Patrick Redding, the game’s creative director. “Gotham is a city of alleys and rooftops, so the gameplay footprint must be compatible with that.”
The aforementioned pair confirm that the game is playable on their own, and they also confirm that players can switch between heroes at any time, although you’ll need to check out The Belfry, the game’s version of the Batcave. In other words, characters cannot be changed directly.
Further, while there are RPG elements in the game, players don’t have to worry about leveling each hero from scratch, and this is because the story progression is shared between all characters.
“Since the story progression is shared by all characters, it makes sense that you don’t have to level them up every time you want to switch. It also remains very coherent in terms of our story,” said Marty. “Because the other members of the Batman family are always somehow in the background, while you’re in the world fighting crime or unraveling the mystery, they don’t remain inactive. So it makes sense that they also progress and become stronger. “
This is where the details end, or at least this is where the details of the most notable variety end, and right now there’s no word on when we’ll hear the next game, which is currently scheduled to release this year.
H / T, Games Radar.