Is Gotham Knights related to the Arkham games?

Gotham KnightsAn open-world action video game, ‘ Batman: Arkham OriginsWB Games Montreal’s developer, begins with Batman’s demise. The Dark Knight battles Ra’s al Ghul in the Bat Cave itself during the game’s opening scene. Both characters die as Wayne Manor falls around them.

Most players are considering taking up a sport. Gotham Knights and guiding the Batfamily — Robin, Red Hood, BatgirlAnd Nightwing — through the aftermath of that confrontation are asking the same question: Is this the same Batman from the previous Arkham games, Arkham Asylum, Arkham City, Arkham Origins, and Arkham Knight

The answer is simple: No, it isn’t. Gotham Knights It has its own continuity, which is totally separate from Arkham games. The Batman who dies in the opening scene is a different Batman, and every other character in this game who you may have previously encountered in an Arkham game is a different version of that character, too — including the four main heroes.

As to why that’s the case, the closest thing that exists an answer comes from WB Games Montreal Creative Director Patrick Redding, who opened up about the decision in the game’s official Discord server (as spotted by The Direct):

“We wanted to be able to interpret and adapt the characters — that’s both the heroes and their rogues’ gallery — in new ways that would support a new player experience and progression. We wanted to be able to write the history of these characters with an original story without being tied to a particular continuity or feature set.”

Just like all Batman and Batman related stories Gotham Knights There are many common building blocks shared with well-known stories. Even though it’s not the same timeline or universe as the Arkham games, characters will make references to familiar events. Harley Quinn, for instance, mentioned doing government work. It is clear that the Suicide Squad does exist in this universe.

As for whether this version of Gotham is a place worth visiting, check out Polygon’s Gotham Knights review. You can also check our guide to the differences and information you should have before you play the game.