Gotham KnightsandSuicide Squad: Kill the Justice Leagueare the newest games based on DC Comics, and both titles are set to give players a unique take on their respective cities, Gotham and Metropolis. As players prepare for two games where they will not be able to control the most powerful protectors of the city, many are excited to explore the latest iterations of the famous settings. While not a lot has been revealed about Metropolis inSuicide Squad: Kill the Justice League,Gotham Knightshas already released a video about how WB Games Montreal created a unique Gotham City that is rich with lore for players to take in.
At the heart of any good open-world game is the look and feel of the map that players are dropped into when they start up the game.BothGotham KnightsandSuicide Squad: Kill the Justice Leaguewill need to ensure that their maps give players ample opportunities while they take a break from the main storyline. With a rich history from the comics to draw from, popular adaptations of each city to look to, and the abilities of the studios creating both games, it is likely that bothGotham KnightsandSuicide Squad: Kill the Justice Leaguewill deliver standout open-worlds upon their release.
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Batman’s Gotham City and Superman’s Metropolis
As two of the most famous cities in fiction, and the homes of Batman and Superman, Gotham City and Metropolis are huge places with tons of lore already available for the creators ofGotham KnightsandSuicide Squad: Kill the Justice Leagueto pull from. However, each city is a stark contrast to one another, giving a different feel when readers were able to explore them in the comics. While Gotham City is the dark underbelly of crime watched over by the feared Batman, Metropolis is a glimpse intoa brighter future protected by the beloved Superman. WithGotham KnightsandSuicide Squad: Kill the Justice Leagueset in these cities, fans will be wondering what the locations will look like when the games finally launch.
Gotham Knights’ Gotham City
Gotham Knightshas completely rebuilt Gotham City, giving the location over 400 years of lore that players will be able to uncover as they take control of one of the four Bat Family members. At the heart ofthis version of Gotham City are the five founding familieswho have shaped the five boroughs based on the industry that gave them wealth. Each of the boroughs has a significant history in the Batman universe, with close ties to characters such as Batman, Batwoman, Penguin, and Hush.
One of the best things thatGotham Knightsis doing for its city is ensuring that each area of the map requires a different approach to combat. Certain areas, such as parks, offer little in terms of stealth and force players to either charge into battle or attempt to take enemies out from the air, while others, like the many buildings available to explore, encourage stealth and give players a clear path to silently takeout enemies. These slight differences within each borough should make the entire city come to life and could give players tons to do outsidethe main missions inGotham Knights.
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While Gotham City has always been portrayed as a dark and dangerous city protected by a terrifying hero, Metropolis has always been a city of light. From theSuicide Squad: Kill the Justice Leaguetrailers, Metropolis looks a lot more cheerful and colorful than that ofGotham Knights’Gotham City,even though it is being invaded by Brainiac’s forces. This approach to the city seems to be directly inspired by the comics and could mean that the game will not feature its own unique lore for Metropolis.
One of the main standouts inSuicide Squad: Kill the Justice League’sMetropolis is its architecture, which is not as industrial as Gotham City inGotham Knights. This gives Metropolis a more light-hearted nature, which is fitting since the city’s main protector is Superman. Similar to the comics,Metropolis has a more varied look, with multiple towers littering the skyline, iconic buildings like the Daily Planet being present, and a giant pipeline seen running throughout the city. This varied approach to the map coupled with the Brainiac ship threateningly floating in the sky opens up a lot of potential for engaging exploration within Metropolis.
BothGotham KnightsandSuicide Squad: Kill the Justice Leagueare ready to give players unique takes on Gotham City and Metropolis. Players will not be able to controlBatmanor Superman in these games, as they will instead be focusing on characters who do not have the same level of popularity or power. Whether exploring Gotham City as the Bat Family or destroying Metropolis as the Suicide Squad, gamers will undoubtedly have a great time exploring these massive cities in the upcomingGotham KnightsandSuicide Squad: Kill the Justice League.
Gotham Knightsis scheduled to release on June 07, 2025, for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.
