Gotham Knights Might be One of Nintendo Switch 2’s Third-Party Titles

Gotham Knights Could Be a Nintendo Switch 2 Launch Title

Speculation is swirling that Gotham Knights may 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 5th, 2025.

The resume, belonging to a former QLOC employee (2018-2023), lists various projects including Mortal Kombat 11 and Tales of Vesperia. Crucially, it also mentions Gotham Knights, specifying development for two unreleased platforms.

While one platform could potentially be the original Nintendo Switch (given a prior ESRB rating, since removed), the game's performance issues on more powerful consoles cast doubt on this. The second unreleased platform strongly suggests the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2.

It's important to note that Warner Bros. Games and Nintendo haven't officially confirmed this. However, with the Nintendo Switch 2 being the only major unreleased console currently anticipated, the possibility remains compelling.

Past Nintendo Switch Porting Attempts and ESRB Rating

Initially released in October 2022 for PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X, Gotham Knights briefly received an ESRB rating for the original Nintendo Switch, fueling speculation of a port. This rating has since been withdrawn. The absence of a Switch release, coupled with the recent YouTube report and the 2023 ESRB listing, now points towards a potential Switch 2 debut.

Nintendo Switch 2 Backwards Compatibility and Official Announcements

Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa announced on May 7, 2024, that further details on the Switch's successor would be revealed "within this fiscal year," ending in March 2025. A subsequent tweet confirmed backward compatibility with original Switch software and Nintendo Switch Online. The use of physical cartridges, however, remains unconfirmed. Further details on Switch 2 backward compatibility can be found in a related article.

This information should be treated as speculation until official confirmation from Nintendo or Warner Bros. Games.