Gotham Knights will be out on October 21, 2022, and this Batman game is the one without Batman. Supposedly, Batman is dead in the game and people are wondering how did he die. That being said, in this guide, we will show you whether he is actually dead and the alleged reason behind his death in the game.
How Does Batman Die in Gotham Knights
Since the passing of Batman, the protection of Gotham is in the hands of Nightwing, Batgirl, Red Hood, and Robin. While this game finally brings out these characters in the night on their own, the alleged death of the Batman seems ironic.
For the Caped Crusader who in the comics manages to outsmart the entire Justice League on many occasions, death by accident is hard to digest. But for the sake of Gotham Knights, a newspaper of the Gotham Gazette claims Bruce Wayne dies in a freak accident where the entire Wayne Manor collapses. However, the opening scene of the game shows that Batman dies in Gotham Knights while fighting Ra’s Al Ghul, the leader of the League of Shadows (AKA League of Assassins). He detonates the Batcave while fighting him and is really dead.
Batman is one of the best superheroes in the DC Universe who relies on his skills and intelligence. This is why most people think this is just a ruse or a trick in the Knight’s playbook. Simply put, Batman is not definitely dead in Gotham Knights as there is no such mention of his body or any proper evidence to support it.
Note that this is not a spoiler of any form as we will only know the reality of this situation once the game is out fully.
Should Batman remain Dead?
While he is dead according to the setting of the game, the question that arises for fans is if he should remain dead. While many would be happy to see a revival of the Batman in Gotham Knights, others would argue that he would steal the limelight.
As a Batman fan myself, it is hard to see him away from this game but it might be for the best. It has been a long time since characters like Nightwing, Batgirl, Red Hood, and Robin are out of the shadow. Bringing back Batman would only mean overshadowing their importance in the game.
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