Unlike Dick Grayson, who excelled at acrobatics, Tim Drake's greatest strength is his mind. Following Jason Todd's death at the hands of Joker, he became Batman's new partner. In the comics, Tim Drake earns his spot as Robin after uncovering Batman's true identity. Gotham Knights' Robin is Tim Drake, the third person to adopt the mantle in mainstream DC continuity.
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As the Bat Family, players will venture through an open-world that evolves as the story progresses, and will conduct their operations out of Gotham City's Belfry. Other Batman villains like Mister Freeze and Penguin will also appear, although it's unclear how significant a role they'll play in the game's story. Players choose between Nightwing, Red Hood, Batgirl, or Robin and protect Gotham City from the Court of Owls. Gotham Knights takes place after Batman's death, when Gotham City falls into chaos without its Caped Crusader to protect it. Robin is an integral part of Batman mythos, and any change made to his character could affect the entire universe. Each change sets Gotham Knights apart from Batman: Arkham and crafts a unique universe with its own intricate lore and stories. Though Batman: Arkham took some creative liberties with the characters, Gotham Knights will also depart from DC's comic canon with Batman and his Bat Family.
Gotham Knights takes place in a separate universe from the Batman: Arkham series, meaning many characters will boast different backstories, personalities, and abilities, including Robin, the Boy Wonder.