Gotham Knights Soon to Join Nintendo Switch 2 Lineup?

Gotham Knights: A Potential Nintendo Switch 2 Launch Title?

Recent speculation suggests that Gotham Knights could be among the third-party titles launching on the highly anticipated 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 who worked at QLOC from 2018 to 2023, lists several notable titles including Mortal Kombat 11 and Tales of Vesperia. Crucially, it also includes Gotham Knights, specifying development for two unreleased platforms. While one could potentially be the original Nintendo Switch (given a previous, now-removed ESRB rating), the game's performance issues on more powerful consoles like the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S cast doubt on this. The second unreleased platform strongly hints at the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2.

It's important to note that neither Warner Bros. Games nor Nintendo have officially confirmed this. However, with the Nintendo Switch 2 being the only major unreleased console currently generating significant hype, the possibility remains compelling.

Past Switch Speculation and ESRB Rating Removal:

Initially released in October 2022 for PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X, Gotham Knights was briefly rumored for a Nintendo Switch release following an ESRB rating. This fueled speculation, even suggesting a potential reveal during a Nintendo Direct. However, the game never materialized on the original Switch, and the ESRB rating was subsequently removed from their website. This past speculation, coupled with the recent YouTube report, lends further credence to the Switch 2 theory.

Nintendo Switch 2: Backwards Compatibility and Official Announcements:

Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa announced on May 7, 2024, via Twitter, that further details regarding the Switch's successor would be revealed "within this fiscal year," ending in March 2025. A subsequent tweet confirmed backwards compatibility with original Switch software and Nintendo Switch Online services. The question of physical cartridge compatibility remains unanswered. For more on the Switch 2's backwards compatibility, see our related article.

While this information is purely speculative, the confluence of factors – the developer's resume, the past ESRB rating, and the upcoming Switch 2 release – makes the prospect of Gotham Knights on the new console a tantalizing possibility.