TT GamesLEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight brings an open-world experience packed with action and characters, and here’s everything you need to know about it.
There’s an unmistakable charm to the LEGO games, and it seems like virtually no property is safe when it comes to being reimagined in bricks. Batman’s been given the LEGO treatment more times than we can count, and now we’re heading back to Gotham City again.
During The Game Awards 2025, fans finally got a closer look at the game thanks to a new gameplay trailer.
LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight release date
Legacy of the Dark Night is set to release on May 29, 2026.
Leaks suggested the game would launch in May, but a new trailer from The Game Awards has finally confirmed the exact release date.
Platforms
When it finally launches, LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight will come to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
The game will also be available on the Nintendo Switch 2, but the launch date for this platform hasn’t been announced yet.
Trailer
There has only been one full trailer released so far, and that’s the reveal trailer shown at Gamescom. This gave fans their first look at some of the gameplay systems, characters, and nods to Batman’s history across all mediums.
Story
LEGO games aren’t exactly renowned for their story, but this one looks to be trying something new as far as Batman goes. As revealed during Xbox’s Gamescom showcase, fans will be getting the chance to play through most of Bruce Wayne’s life, from a wealthy child to an ageing superhero and everything in between.
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Along the way, you’ll run into a variety of iconic characters, all taken from different points of Batman’s history. This includes multiple versions of The Joker, both Danny DeVito and Colin Farrell’s Penguin, and many, many more.
Gameplay
LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight is set in an open-world version of Gotham City, allowing you to freely explore every knook and cranny, either on foot, soaring the sky, or, of course, driving a customizable Batmobile.
When it comes to combat, it looks to be drawing heavily from the Arkham series, as fights are a fluid mix of punches, kicks, and slick counters. We also know that the Caped Crusader will have a huge arsenal of gadgets to help him along the way, from Batarangs to explosive gel, which also come in handy for the many puzzles that need to be solved.
There will also be some stealth elements where you’ll be able to stalk goons from the shadows, as well as a series of Riddler challenges to tick off.
Cast
TT GamesThe full voice cast is yet to be revealed, but the one actor we know to be appearing is Matt Berry as Bane. Fans instantly recognized the What We Do in the Shadows actor’s voice in the initial reveal trailer, and it was soon confirmed that he is stepping into the legendary character’s shoes.
That was everything we know about LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight so far. We’ll be sure to update this page with any more announcements as and when they happen.
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