Gotham Knights: A Potential Nintendo Switch 2 Title?
Recent speculation suggests 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 5, 2025.
The resume, belonging to a developer with a history at QLOC (2018-2023), lists several notable titles including Mortal Kombat 11 and Tales of Vesperia. Significantly, it also includes Gotham Knights, specifying development for two currently unreleased platforms.
While one platform could potentially be the original Nintendo Switch (due to a previous, now-removed ESRB rating), performance issues on the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S raise questions about its feasibility. The listing of a second unreleased platform strongly hints at the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2.
It's crucial to remember that this is purely speculative. Neither Warner Bros. Games nor Nintendo have made any official announcements. However, with the Nintendo Switch 2 being the only highly anticipated unreleased console, the possibility remains compelling.
Previous Switch Port Rumors and ESRB Listing
Initially released in October 2022 for PS5, Windows, 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. This past history, combined with the recent YouTube report, lends credence to the Switch 2 theory.
Nintendo Switch 2: Backwards Compatibility and Official Announcements
Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa, in a May 7, 2024 Twitter post, promised further details on the Switch's successor "within this fiscal year," meaning an official announcement is imminent (Nintendo's fiscal year ends in March 2025).
A subsequent tweet confirmed backwards compatibility with the original Switch, stating that "Nintendo Switch software" and "Nintendo Switch Online" will be supported. The ability to use physical cartridges remains unconfirmed. For more on Switch 2 backwards compatibility, check out our related article!
