With every new game, show, and film that is derived from the source material of DC Comics, plenty of Easter eggs can be expected.Gotham Knightsis the latest game from Warner Bros. Montreal, which puts thecontrol of Robin, Red Hood, Nightwing, and Batgirl into the hands of players, as they mourn and avenge thedeath of their mentor, Batman.
There are plenty of great Easter eggs inGotham Knights, and some of the best are sure to widen the eyes of DC Comics’ most die-hard fans. There are plenty of references inGotham Knightsabout iconic heroes, villains, and DC Comics events that have yet to happen in a video game format.
8Superhero Emails
ThroughoutGotham Knights, players will be able to check each of the four characters’ individual text messages and emails. These are a great way to pass the time inGotham Knights, and a great entry into the lore and respect that this universe provides from the DC Universe. It also brings fan-favorite heroes toGotham Knightscanon.
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These texts are fun to read, and feature in-character moments from iconic DC heroes like Superman, who willtalk about Bruce’s deathto Nightwing, or even offer some friendly advice about flirting with Barbara Gordon. Other characters’ messages appear as well, such as Bart Allen’s Flash, Starfire, the Birds of Prey, and many other iconic DC characters.
7Kate Kane, Batwoman
With the inclusion and importance of Jacob Kane inGotham Knights, the game all but confirms a larger DC Comics character making their way to the games. Jacob Kane is the father to Kate Kane, who — as well as being Bruce Wayne’s cousin — is Batwoman in the comics. Batwoman is an interesting member of the Bat Family. She does things her way, and has led many of her comic booksjust as Batman did.
The inclusion of Jacob Kane certainly opens the doors for Kate Kane toburst onto the scene like a batarangfor justice. The in-game world ofGotham Knightsis the perfect playing ground for playable DLC characters like Batwoman, a character with a great set of skills and personality.
6Noonan’s Bar
Gotham City is no stranger to sleazy bars. After all, the city is mainly acrime-ridden cesspit, where normal citizens just want to drown their sorrows in booze for when they inevitably get robbed on the way home. However, one of these sleazy bars, Noonan’s Bar, is a popular spot in the comics for Tommy Monaghan.
Tommy Monaghan features in DC Comics as a hitman. He has good standings with superheroes, even if he has murderous tendencies and a violent profession. He even has minor telepathic powers and quite the backstory. This character hasn’t been seen in comics since 2001, but Noonan’s Bar is a great reference to him.
5Robin And Superboy
To further emphasize thatGotham Knightsis not merely contained to a Gotham story and that there are more superheroes out there in the world, the game features plenty of Easter eggs showing fellow heroes. In the Belfry on Tim Drake’s desk, players can find a framed photo of Robin and Superboy. Itmight not be the clearest, but who could miss that iconic black t-shirt with the red Superman symbol?
Not only does this Easter egg confirm a larger world of superheroes, but it helps to expand theGotham Knightsuniverse as its own lived-in DC Universe, with characters all over. It shows that Tim Drake has formed friendships with the Teen Titans and other heroes off-screen, with a rich history.
4Tatsu Yamashiro, Katana
When players reach Kane’s apartment, they have to investigate thoroughly for a private elevator. Luckily for them, their keen eyes will be rewarded with a great Easter egg for another DC Comics character. Players will find twin blades, with the description reading “A gift to Kane from Tatsu Yamashiro.”
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Tatsu is a character known as Katana. This Japanese sword-wielding hero has been through many adventures in the DC Universe and has been a member of the Outsiders, the Birds of Prey, the Suicide Squad, and even the Justice League. These twin blades are a gift, but not her main weapon. That would be the Soultalker, which captures the souls of any victim that falls by the blade.
3Professor Pyg’s Poetry
Despite a few random criminals wearing pig masks inGotham Knights, there is no relation to Professor Pyg. This character does not use willing henchmen, considering how scary and bizarre his gruesome mind is. However, fans can find Pyg’s cell, but they shouldn’t investigate for too long, as even the presence of the abandoned cell is creepy enough.
Within Pyg’s cell, players can find poetry that one would expect from Pyg. As far as players are aware, this Easter egg referenceing the DC Comics character is all players will find of Pyg. Perhaps he is planning something for a DLC, or he isworking with Jokerto surgically remove his face as the New 52 showed.
2Scarface Doll
Batman keeps a trophy room in the Batcave, and theGotham CityPolice Department keep an evidence locker in their headquarters. In this lockup, players will spot a creepy-looking doll on a shelf. This is the doll known as Scarface, a puppet that is inanimate and made of wood but is used by the Ventriloquist to project a personality onto the dummy.
Scarface is oddly comedic, and a caricature of classic mobster movie characters. Luckily for the characters inGotham Knights, nobody wears Scarface to see if the doll has supernatural possessive powers, or is simply the projection of the Ventriloquist.
1Nth Metal
The best source for legendary gear is Nth Metal, a farmable reward that can be used to both upgrade characters and create iconic blueprints for better gear. Nth Metal is rare in the game, but not as rare as it is in comics. It’s a nice touch to see this metal appear inGotham Knights, as it holds much significance in not just the DC Universe, but the Dark Multiverse itself.
Batman has investigated Nth Metal before, as its origins came from Hawkman’s armor and weapon, but soon, DC discovered it had further uses. Nth Metal could beused as a gatewayto let in the remnants of the Dark Knights and the Dark Multiverse, all led by the Bat-God Barbatos, a far greater threat than the Court of Owls.
Gotham Knightsis available now on PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X/S.
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