Building on the anticipation ahead of the 2025 Game Awards, TT Games and Warner Bros. Games unveiled key details for LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, featuring a Heroes & Villains trailer and a May 29, 2026 release date. The open-world action-adventure draws from Batman lore across media, infused with LEGO humor. Pre-orders are now available with exclusive suits and early access.
Trailer Highlights
The Heroes & Villains trailer premiered on December 11, 2025, at The Game Awards, clocking in at 1 minute and 48 seconds. It begins with the Bat-Signal over a forest near Arkham Asylum ('10 Days Since Last Breakout'), showcasing Joker's 'magic trick' interrogation, Batman vs. henchmen, Catwoman alliances, and chaos narrated by Ra's al Ghul. Villains include Penguin, Two-Face, Firefly, Poison Ivy, Mr. Freeze, and Bane. Gameplay highlights combat, Batmobile/Batcycle chases, Batgirl's hacking, and Robin's humor.
Release and Editions
LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight launches May 29, 2026, on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Steam/Epic), with Nintendo Switch 2 later. Standard Edition ($69.99 USD) pre-order bonus: 'The Dark Knight Returns' Batsuit. Deluxe Edition ($89.99 USD): early access from May 26, plus launch Legacy Collection DLC (Arkham Trilogy, Party Music, Batman Beyond sets with suits, Batmobile, Batcave props). Post-launch Mayhem Collection (Sept 2026): Joker/Harley playable, new mission, Mayhem Mode, Sinister Pack.
Tie-Ins
New LEGO sets arrive March 1, 2026: Batmobile variants ($29.99 USD), Batman Logo ($79.99 USD, unlocks in-game Golden Knight Batsuit). The game offers an immersive Gotham adventure echoing Arkham style with TT Games' humor.
