Gotham Knights: A Potential Nintendo Switch 2 Launch Title?

Speculation is swirling that Gotham Knights could be among the third-party titles launching on the Nintendo Switch 2. This intriguing possibility stems from a game developer's resume, as highlighted by YouTuber Doctre81 on January 5, 2025.

The resume, belonging to a developer formerly employed by QLOC (2018-2023), lists several notable titles including Mortal Kombat 11 and Tales of Vesperia. Crucially, it also includes Gotham Knights, specifying its development for two unreleased platforms.

While one platform could potentially be the original Nintendo Switch (given a previous ESRB rating, since removed), the game's performance issues on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S cast doubt on this. The listing of a second unreleased platform strongly suggests a potential release on the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2.

It's important to note that this is purely speculative. Neither Warner Bros. Games nor Nintendo have made any official announcements.

Past Hints and the ESRB Rating:

Initially released in October 2022 for PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X, Gotham Knights received an ESRB rating for the original Nintendo Switch, fueling speculation of a release. However, this rating was later removed, leaving the possibility open. The recent YouTube report, coupled with the past ESRB rating, rekindles the possibility of a Switch 2 release.

Nintendo Switch 2: Backwards Compatibility and the Official Reveal:

Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa announced on May 7, 2024, via Twitter, that further details on the Switch's successor would be revealed "within this fiscal year," ending in March 2025. A subsequent tweet confirmed backwards compatibility with the original Switch, including "Nintendo Switch software" and "Nintendo Switch Online." The use of physical cartridges remains unconfirmed.

For more details on the Switch 2's backwards compatibility, check out our related article! The possibility of Gotham Knights joining the Switch 2's launch lineup remains an exciting prospect, though confirmation awaits official announcements.