Take to the streets and protect Gotham City from evil in Gotham Knights. The game is a third-person action RPG released on October 21, 2022 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S/X, and PC. It puts players in the shoes of one of four legendary Batman students as they try to cleanse Gotham of its villainous underbelly. Gotham Knights received mixed to average reviews on launch but further updates have improved its standing amongst gamers.
Gotham Knights Premise
When Batman is mortally wounded by longtime nemesis Ra’s al Ghul, he decides to take him down with him and blow up the Batcave. Gotham Knights puts players in the suits of one of four Batman protégés: Batgirl, Nightwing, Red Hood, and Robin, following the Caped Crusader’s death. Batman armed his students with plenty of knowledge about Gotham City’s villains, including two warring factions that seek to take over Gotham: The Court of Owls and the League of Shadows. The Batsiblings work out of a new base called the Belfry and work to stop the dueling villainous groups from taking over the city and eventually, the world.
Each of the four characters provides a different playstyle. Robin focuses on stealth while Red Hood focuses on brutality through guns and other weapons. The Bat-Team spends their days in the Belfry, planning for their missions and upgrading their kits, then hits the streets to progress the campaign.
Gotham Knights Main Characters
All the usual cast of characters one would find in a Batman game are here, including:
- Batman
- Robin
- Nightwing
- Batgirl
- Red Hood
- Alfred Pennyworth
- Ra’s al Ghul
- Talia al Ghul
- Mr. Freeze
- Harley Quinn
- Clayface
- Penguin
- Lucius Fox
Gotham Knights Titles of Games in the Series
- Gotham Knights – Playstation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC (2022)
Gotham Knights Cheat Codes
There are no “cheats” for Gotham Knights in the traditional sense. You won’t be able to enter a password and unlock new items or make your character level 30. You can utilize cheat engines to give yourself these sorts of powers, but be warned — you can be banned for using mods.
On a lighter note, there are plenty of easter eggs and fun nods to the Batman series throughout the game. Here are just a handful:
| Easter Egg | Location / Description |
|---|---|
| Condolence Emails | At the beginning of the game, many key DC heroes send condolences to the Batfamily about Bruce’s death. The messages change based on which character you use, so be sure to mix it up. |
| Gray Ghost Movie Poster | Dr. Kirk Langstrom’s lab, first game mission |
| Calendar Easter Egg | In the same room as the Gray Ghost poster, the calendar shows November 4, 1992, the same day the Batman: The Animated Series episode Beware the Gray Ghost aired. |
| The Ventriloquist’s dummy Scarface | Found on a shelf in the GCPD lockup during first night on patrol |
| Iceberg Lounge Displays | Found in Penguin’s Iceberg Lounge are the Clock King’s hat and Captain Boomerang’s boomerang. |
| Alfred’s Headshot in the Monarch Theater | Found while progressing through the Monarch Theater mission |
| Easter Eggs in the Belfry | – A Black Canary concert poster by the TV – A Flying Graysons ad on the other side of the room – A Wonder Woman apron in the kitchen – Pictures of Dick Grayson’s family, Barbara Gordon in the Birds of Prey, Red Hood in the Outlaws, and Ace the Bat-Hound |
| Cat Alert | A black cat named Cisco makes the Belfry its home, and can be found in multiple locations as you progress through the game. |
| Tributes to Deceased Artists George Pérez and Neal Adams | A George Pérez tribute plaque is found on Court Street in the Old Gotham district. The Neal Adams tribute is found in the West End district, right outside of Gotham City General Hospital. |
Gotham Knights Cheat Code FAQs
Who is the easiest character to play as?
For solo players, Batgirl provides the most utility. She can revive herself using the Second Wind ability, and when upgraded with Vigilante Resolve, she can revive herself twice. However, Red Hood deals the most damage by far. If you are confident in your skills, you can utilize Red Hood’s brute strength to clear the game easier, however, many players consider him to be the worst character because of his slow speed.
What is the max level?
Level 30 is the highest so far.
How do I get XP fast?
To gain XP fast, complete missions and challenges, take on premeditated crimes, and, when all else fails, grind on enemies.
Do the number of nights matter?
No. You are not on a time limit to complete the main story of the game. If you need to level up your characters, you can do so without worry. The League of Shadows and Court of Owls will wait for you.
How many hours long is Gotham Knights?
It will take around 16 hours to complete a regular playthrough of Gotham Knights.