Gotham Knights is quite possibly one of this year's most anticipated titles. The game picks up from the end of Batman Arkham Knight, which saw the caped crusader seemingly dying at the end of the game. Although Gotham Knights will not feature the Dark Knight for obvious reasons, it will allow players to step into the shoes of some of the most prominent members of the Bat family: Nightwing, Batgirl, Red Hood, and Robin.
Robin's mantle is one that has been passed through multiple characters in Batman mythos, including Tim Drake, Dick Grayson, Jason Todd, and even Bruce Wayne's own son Damian Wayne.
With the announcement of Gotham Knights, fans were expecting to finally get a look at Damian Wayne in action as Robin, however, the mantle of Robin in the game is held by Tim Drake instead of Damian Wayne. WB Games recently shed some light on their decision to exclude Batman's son Damian Wayne from the game and the possible reasons behind it.
During San Diego Comic-Con 2022, the developers of Gotham Knights were asked about Damian Wayne and his role in the story. Although the developers were not very open about the character, they did state that once fans get to play the game and experience the full story, they would find out about the reason behind the character's absence from the roster of playable heroes.
The developers insisted on not delving into Damian Wayne's involvement or absence as according to them it would be a major spoiler. However, they did confirm that once players go through the full storyline, it would become very clear why Damian Wayne was not in the picture.
Damian Wayne is one of the most crucial members of the Bat family. Not only is he the son of the Batman himself, but he is also connected directly to the
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