Gotham Knights' Damian Wayne Tease Raises A Lot Of Story Questions

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Despite its large cast of playable Batfamily members, Gotham Knights is still missing several key figures from the comics, though one reportedly may have a part to play. Since the game's announcement, fans have wondered whether Damian Wayne, Batman's son and one of his many protégés, would make an appearance. Recently, Gotham Knights' Creative Director appears to have teased that while Damian may not be the main character, his presence will be felt and the reason for his absence thus far will become clear.

Gotham Knights takes place after the death of Bruce Wayne and puts players in the shoes of four of his former apprentices as they attempt to keep Gotham City from falling apart in his absence. The game's protagonists are Nightwing, Red Hood, Batgirl (Barbara Gordon), and Robin (Tim Drake). When it was initially announced, some fans debated over whether Gotham Knights' Robin was actually Tim or Damian, before receiving confirmation that it was in fact the former. With Damian's traditional role as Robin seemingly occupied, the question of what his role in Gotham Knights' story will be is an interesting one.

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During a recent interview with Comicbook.com (via YouTube), Gotham Knights Creative Director Patrick Redding answered a few questions about plans to include Damian in the game, though his clarifications were vague. He said that "there are reasons that will become very clear why Damian's not in the picture," implying that even if Damian isn't directly present in the game, his impact will be felt in some way to provide players with some insight into his whereabouts. If Damian does end up in the game, though, he could be setting up a new video