WB Games Montreal also discusses customization, suit styles, transmog and how players will earn different blueprints throughout the game.
"There is an RPG progression, but they're not starting from zero by any stretch. They're already pretty rocking by the time you take the controller.," says creative director Patrick Redding.
Set after the prologue, the 16-minute video sees the hero breaking into Gotham University in search of Dr Kirk Langstrom.
The open world action RPG's creative director Patrick Redding says that there are still villains in the game that haven't yet been confirmed, though one should be revealed soon.
WB Games Montreal's Patrick Redding would not "confirm or deny" whether Harley Quinn, the Joker's partner, would appear.
Check out Gotham Knights' newest trailer, introducing Batgirl. We can undoubtedly expect a larger gameplay showcase for Batgirl soon.
Warner Bros. Games Montreal has begun teasing a gameplay showcase for Batgirl in Gotham Knights. The tease indicates a showcase at San Diego Comic Con.
The open world action RPG's newest trailer shows the Boy Wonder in action, offering glimpses of his gameplay, including combat and stealth.
The Boy Wonder looks to be receiving his own trailer tomorrow, which could showcase some of the alternate outfits he can use.
For co-op, players can execute takedowns that offer different benefits, like Nightwing buffing allies and protecting them.
The Batcycle can't be upgraded but players can discover different colorways throughout the city that can match their hero's suit.
Warner Bros. Games Montreal's new open world action RPG is out this October for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
Host Geoff Keighley says the title will receive a "brand new reveal" at next week's showcase. It's slated to release on October 25th.
"We had to prioritize and focus our efforts to deliver the game at a satisfying level of quality for current gen," the developer says.
The glider fits Nightwing's athleticism while Red Hood's Mystic Leap is inspired by the Lazarus Pit, as per creative director Patrick Redding.
The Xbox One and PS4 versions were also canceled in order to "provide players with the best possible gameplay experience."
The new 13 minute gameplay video showcases each hero's combat style, the Batcycle, loot, upgrades, the Belfry and various suits.
The Standard Edition costs $70 while the Deluxe Edition retails for $90. There's also a $300 Collector's Edition with physical merchandise.
The upcoming co-op action RPG is currently set to release on October 25th for Xbox Series X/S, PS4, PS5, Xbox One and PC.
Gotham Knights is currently confirmed to only support 2-player co-op, but it's possible that that number may have been bumped up.
A recent update on the upcoming open world action RPG's SteamDB page seems to suggest that it will require over 86 GB of storage space.
The action adventure title will be releasing for Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PS4, PS5 and PC after previously facing a delay.
A playtest of Gotham Knights was recently spotted on the game's SteamDB page, before it promptly got removed.
There have been very few updates on when both games will launch, but Warner Media CEO Jason Kilar seems to have given assurances that neither will be delayed.
Jin Park, who's in charge of branding and campaign art direction, recently posted concept art and a slide of the new release window.
Pulling the strings behind the scenes in Gotham, the Court of Owls' vicious forces are revealed in new videos and screenshots.
WB Games will show off more of Gotham Knights at DC FanDome tomorrow, ahead of which they have dropped another cryptic tease for the game.
A new press release for Gotham Knights reveals the key art for the game, with more details scheduled to be dropping soon.
The event will stream live on October 16th. A new look for Batgirl and new promo art for Harley Quinn have also been revealed.
The Summer Game Fest Twitter clarifies that there is no separate event for the publisher and that only Back 4 Blood's PvP mode will be showcased.
WB Games Montreal "looks forward to showcasing more" over the coming months.
WB Games Montreal's Mitch Dyer feels the set-up allows for a more "unique" story framework.
Mitch Dyer confirms he's working on the upcoming action RPG.
From Batman to Harry Potter, the publisher is releasing games in multiple major properties in the next couple of years.
Heroes share story progress and won't need to be leveled from scratch when switching.
Get a look at some of the skins that will be available in the game.
Another publisher signals a price hike for next gen.
The upcoming superhero adventure seemingly has a lot of variety on offer.
Gotham will be more alive than ever in the upcoming game.
These are the people portraying Gotham's biggest heroes.
Gotham will be filled with multiple elements you must juggle.
The combat seems like it's been tweaked from the Arkham days.
"This is very much not designed as a game-as-service," says senior producer Fleur Marty.
"It's not a grind," creative director Patrick Redding assures.
WB Games Montreal's recently announced superhero game gets additional info.
It's a "separate continuity" entirely as per WB Games.
Red Hood, Robin, Batgirl, and Nightwing step up to protect Gotham City in the Batman's absence.
A look at the city you'll be protecting, probably.
WB Games Montreal's relentless teasing continues.
Code on new "r3dakt3d" website could hint at a reveal this Friday.
The endlessly teased Batman game will finally be unveiled later this month.
It will also allegedly have multiple playable characters.
A new report doubles down on recent leaks for both games.
Has the time finally come to unveil the Dark Knight's next adventure?
The rumour mill keeps churning out Batman stories.
"Thank you very much for the enthusiasm for our next project," says the studio.
The company reportedly had plans for a huge presence at the now-cancelled show.
Another leak of a new Batman game surfaces with some potentially interesting details.
The new title is apparently "next gen primarily" and will surprise fans according to an insider.
So we're looking at a PlayStation 7 release for this, then?
Will the teases ever end?
Is it (finally) going to actually happen?
Are we finally going to see this damn thing or what?
Speculation surrounding the next Batman game continues to heat up.
Well, a game exists, so that's good to know.
It seems an announcement could be closer than we thought.
"#bewarethecourtofowls" says writer Scott Snyder in now-deleted tweet.
Could the long-rumoured Batman reveal finally be on the horizon?
Data from an unlikely source hints at imminent Batman-related announcement.
Has the time finally come to see what WB Montreal is working on?
The long dormant studio teases DC in the future.
A Batman tease disguised as a Holiday wish?
A game surrounding The Court of Owls storyline could be in the works.
May not even star Damian Wayne anymore.
A new Batman game? The Suicide Squad? What could they be?