Software:Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight

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Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight
Developer(s)Traveller's Tales
Publisher(s)Warner Bros. Games
SeriesLego Batman
EngineUnreal Engine 5
Platform(s)
Release
  • PS5, Windows, Xbox Series X/S
  • May 22, 2026
  • Nintendo Switch 2
  • TBA
Genre(s)Action-adventure
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer

Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight is an upcoming Lego-themed action-adventure game developed by Traveller's Tales and published by Warner Bros. Games. It is the fourth installment in the Lego Batman video game series, and features an original story inspired by films and other media from the Batman franchise. Announced at Gamescom in 2025, it is set to be released on PlayStation 5, Windows, and Xbox Series X/S on May 22, 2026, with a version for Nintendo Switch 2 scheduled for a later date.

Gameplay

Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight is an action-adventure game played from a third-person perspective, alternating between various action-adventure sequences and puzzle-solving scenarios.[1] The game can be played solo, or with another player through local multiplayer.[2] DC Comics president Jim Lee described Legacy of the Dark Knight as "a love letter to the world of Batman",[3] with the game featuring an original story that incorporates different elements from various Batman-related media,[4] including films, television series, comic books, and other video games.[5][6] For example, the character skins are taken from Batman comics and adaptations, with some of them based on the likeness of the actors who played the characters in live-action projects, such as Michelle Pfeiffer's Catwoman and Danny DeVito's Penguin from the film Batman Returns (1992), Heath Ledger's Joker from The Dark Knight (2008), and Jeffrey Wright's Jim Gordon from The Batman (2022).[7][8]

Unlike previous Lego video games, which allowed players to control hundreds of different characters, Legacy of the Dark Knight includes only seven playable characters: Batman, Jim Gordon, Batgirl, Nightwing, Robin, Catwoman, and Talia al Ghul, each possessing unique skills and gadgets.[9][10] For example, Catwoman is able to use a whip as a weapon, while Gordon has a gun that sprays foam.[11] The game is set in an open-world Lego version of Gotham City, with players tasked with exploring the city and engaging in combat, which has been compared to that of the Software:Batman: Arkham series.[1][12][13] Players can also customize the Batcave to display a variety of vehicles—such as the Batmobile and the Batcycle, among others—and Batsuits, as well as trophies and additional items that can be collected throughout the game.[14]

Synopsis

Characters

The game is expected to feature a large ensemble of characters drawn from the history of Batman comics. The main characters are Batman and his allies, Jim Gordon, Batgirl, Nightwing, Robin, Catwoman, and Talia al Ghul.[9][10] Other allies of Batman include Alfred Pennyworth and Lucius Fox.[15] Supervillain members of Batman's rogues gallery include the Joker, the Penguin, Poison Ivy, Ra's al Ghul,[14] Bane,[1][12] Two-Face, Mr. Freeze, Firefly,[16] the Condiment King,[17] the Riddler, and Egghead. Additional characters include Thomas Wayne and Gillian B. Loeb.[15] The character Bat-Mite is also confirmed to appear, in which he will run a shop where players can buy new suits and items to customize the Batcave.[17]

Development

For Software:Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga (2022), TT Games developed their own proprietary NTT engine but it proved difficult to work with. TT Games leadership had debated whether the studio should abandon their proprietary engine and switch to Unreal Engine during The Skywalker Saga's development. Following its release, the studio was quick to move to Unreal Engine 5 for the development of Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight.[18]

Audio

During the game's reveal at Gamescom's Opening Night Live on August 19, 2025, Matt Berry was announced to be voicing Bane, inspired by Tom Hardy's performance from The Dark Knight Rises (2012).[1][12] Later that same week, Batman was revealed to be voiced by Shai Matheson.[19]

Release

Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight is scheduled for release on PlayStation 5, Windows, and Xbox Series X and Series S on May 22, 2026, with the Nintendo Switch 2 version to be launched later.[20][21] It was previously scheduled for May 29.[22] Knowing that the company wanted to target a spring release, TT Games' head of production Jonathan Smith expressed relief over "hav[ing] some space" around the game's release date after the delay of Grand Theft Auto VI from May 26 to November 19.[23]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Harte, Charles (August 19, 2025). "Lego Batman: Legacy Of The Dark Knight Announced, Includes Content From Nolan And Reeves' Movies" (in en-US). Game Informer. https://gameinformer.com/gamescom-2025/2025/08/19/lego-batman-legacy-of-the-dark-knight-announced-includes-content-from. Retrieved August 20, 2025. 
  2. ↑ Sinha, Ravi (August 20, 2025). "LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight Doesn't Feature Online Co-op" (in en-US). https://gamingbolt.com/lego-batman-legacy-of-the-dark-knight-doesnt-feature-online-co-op. 
  3. ↑ Diaz, Eric (August 19, 2025). "LEGO BATMAN: LEGACY OF THE DARK KNIGHT Trailer Celebrates Batman's Movie History" (in en-US). https://nerdist.com/article/lego-batman-legacy-of-the-dark-knight-trailer/. 
  4. ↑ Hogarty, Steve (August 20, 2025). "Lego Batman is back with an open-world Gotham and Arkham-style combat". https://www.independent.co.uk/extras/indybest/gadgets-tech/video-games-consoles/lego-batman-legacy-of-the-dark-knight-b2810883.html. 
  5. ↑ Leri, Michael (August 20, 2025). "New LEGO Batman Game Looks Great, But Can It Fill the Arkham Void?" (in en-US). https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/lego-batman-legacy-dark-knight-arkham/. 
  6. ↑ Kallukaran, Gayathri (August 20, 2025). "LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight trailer pays tribute to decades of Batman". https://www.indiaweekly.biz/lego-batman-legacy-of-the-dark-knight/. 
  7. ↑ Swan, Cameron (August 19, 2025). "Every Reference in LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight So Far" (in en-US). https://gamerant.com/lego-batman-legacy-of-the-dark-knight-every-reference-reveal-trailer/. 
  8. ↑ Watts, Steve (August 20, 2025). "Lego Batman: Legacy Of The Dark Knight Isn't Just Another Lego Game" (in en-US). https://www.gamespot.com/articles/lego-batman-legacy-of-the-dark-knight-isnt-just-another-lego-game/1100-6534151/. 
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 Robertson, Joshua (August 19, 2025). "Don't Get Too Excited For Lego Batman: Legacy Of The Dark Knight, As It Only Features Seven Playable Characters" (in en-US). https://www.thegamer.com/lego-batman-legacy-of-the-dark-knight-seven-playable-characters/. 
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 MaCrae, Scott (August 20, 2025). "Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight's website says it'll only have "seven playable characters" but I wouldn't worry just yet". https://www.gamesradar.com/games/adventure/lego-batman-legacy-of-the-dark-knights-website-says-itll-only-have-seven-playable-characters-but-i-wouldnt-worry-just-yet. 
  11. ↑ Luke, Cole (August 21, 2025). "LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight release window, pre-order and gameplay details" (in en-GB). https://www.radiotimes.com/technology/gaming/lego-batman-legacy-of-the-dark-knight-release-date/. 
  12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 12.2 Phillips, Tom (August 19, 2025). "Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight Announced, Featuring Open World Gotham" (in en-US). https://www.ign.com/articles/lego-batman-legacy-of-the-dark-knight-announced-featuring-open-world-gotham. 
  13. ↑ Manchester, Austin (August 19, 2025). "The new Lego Batman game looks more epic than you'd believe" (in en-US). https://www.polygon.com/lego-batman-legacy-dark-knight-reveal-announcement-gamescom. 
  14. ↑ 14.0 14.1 Sheehan, Gavin (August 19, 2025). "LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight Announced" (in en-US). https://bleedingcool.com/games/lego-batman-legacy-of-the-dark-knight-announced/. 
  15. ↑ 15.0 15.1 Hargrave, Sam (November 22, 2025). "LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight - All 21 DC Characters In the Game". https://thedirect.com/article/lego-batman-legacy-of-the-dark-knight-characters-game. 
  16. ↑ Schomer, Matthew (December 11, 2025). "LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight Reveals Release Date, New Villains, and More at The Game Awards". https://gamerant.com/lego-batman-legacy-of-the-dark-knight-release-date-details/. 
  17. ↑ 17.0 17.1 Phillips, Tom (August 21, 2025). "LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight Really Does Have Just 7 Playable Characters — and It's Dividing Fan Opinion". https://www.ign.com/articles/lego-batman-legacy-of-the-dark-knight-really-does-have-just-7-playable-characters-and-its-dividing-fan-opinion. 
  18. ↑ Coleman, Jack (August 27, 2025). "Lego Batman: Legacy Of The Dark Knight Gamescom Preview" (in en-US). https://www.thegamer.com/lego-batman-legacy-of-the-dark-knight-gamescom-preview/. 
  19. ↑ @ShaiMatheson (August 22, 2025). "Well, the Bat's out the bag! I'm the voice of Batman in LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight! Can't wait for you to play! #LEGOBatmanGame". https://twitter.com/ShaiMatheson/status/1958938012403794127. 
  20. ↑ Phillips, Tom (March 17, 2026). "LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight Release Date Changes, But It's Good News" (in en-US). https://sea.ign.com/lego-batman-legacy-of-the-dark-knight/240005/news/lego-batman-legacy-of-the-dark-knight-release-date-changes-but-its-good-news. 
  21. ↑ Wales, Matt (August 19, 2025). "Lego Batman is back in Legacy of the Dark Knight and it's out next year on Switch 2, PlayStation, Xbox, and PC" (in en-GB). https://www.eurogamer.net/lego-batman-is-back-in-legacy-of-the-dark-knight-and-its-out-next-year. 
  22. ↑ Carr, James; Bonthuys, Darryn (December 11, 2025). "Lego Batman: Legacy Of The Dark Knight Releases In May" (in en-US). https://www.gamespot.com/articles/lego-batman-legacy-of-the-dark-knight-releases-in-may/1100-6536781/. 
  23. ↑ Phillips, Tom (February 25, 2026). "'Really Glad to Have Some Space': Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight Developer Breathed Sigh of Relief After GTA 6 Delay" (in en-US). https://www.ign.com/articles/really-glad-to-have-some-space-lego-batman-legacy-of-the-dark-knight-developer-breathed-sigh-of-relief-after-gta-6-delay-ign-fan-fest-2026. 

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