The latest gameplay demo for Gotham Knights revealed several abilities for Nightwing that players can use to take Gotham City back from the Court of Owls. The demo also included new powers for Red Hood, another popular choice in the game's playable characters. With the project scheduled for an October release, WB Games Montréal will likely release more information soon. The studio previously worked on Batman: Arkham Origins, and could implement similar abilities to the playable characters.
Gotham Knights does not share Batman: Arkham's continuity, with different versions of heroes and villains set to appear. The game takes place after Batman's death under mysterious circumstances, with Gotham City thrown into chaos by several villainous factions. Nightwing, Red Hood, Batgirl, and Robin band together to defend the Dark Knight's legacy, facing a bold new threat in dangerous times. Players can explore an evolving open world that advances with the story and face reimagined threats in Gotham's darkest era. The Court of Owls may be the city's biggest threat post-Batman, who threatens to control legitimate businesses and the criminal underworld. However, the Knights are likely to face many more threats throughout the campaign and beyond.
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It's unlikely the latest Gotham Knights gameplay demo revealed many of Nightwing's abilities. Batman: Arkham featured unique attacks and technology that players unlocked as they leveled Batman up and entered new territories. Given the customization options shown in the Belfry, players can likely expect their Knight to change and improve throughout the campaign. Thankfully, the demo unveiled a solid baseline of attacks and gadgets
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