Bold statement: LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight is redefining how we experience a superhero world, blending LEGO charm with a vast open Gotham and a roster of iconic characters and vehicles. Here’s a completely fresh rewrite that preserves every key detail while clarifying and expanding where helpful.
Warner Bros. Games and DC have announced that LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight will premiere worldwide on May 29, 2026. The game launches on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (via Steam and the Epic Games Store). Pre-orders for both Standard and Deluxe Editions are open across these platforms.
During The Game Awards reveal, fans were treated to a live Batcave appearance by LEGO Batman himself, who unveiled a new trailer showcasing thrilling gameplay and a first look at multiple playable characters and DC Super-Villains.
Alongside Batman, players can team up with Robin as he uses a line launcher, Nightwing wielding a battle staff, Batgirl with a versatile hackarang, and Catwoman with her whip and loyal kitten. Each character brings distinct abilities, progression paths, combos, and gadgets to help uncover crimes, tackle challenges, and explore Gotham’s richly detailed, secret-filled world.
The trailer also introduced several DC Super-Villains players will confront, including Two-Face, Poison Ivy, Firefly, and Mr. Freeze, with additional members of Batman’s Rogues Gallery like The Joker, The Penguin, Ra’s al Ghul, and Bane appearing throughout the adventure. Fans also caught a first look at the Batmobile inspired by Batman: The Animated Series and the Batpod from The Dark Knight and The Dark Knight Rises, both usable to traverse the open world in style.
Official trailer and asset links include:
- Heroes & Villains Trailer: https://go.wbgames.com/LEGO-Batman-LOTDK-HeroesVillainsTrailer
- Asset Download: https://go.wbgames.com/LEGO-Batman-LOTDK-HeroesVillainsTrailer-Assets
LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight Standard Edition
- Pre-Order price: $69.99, available now on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Steam and Epic Games Store)
- Main Story Campaign: Bruce Wayne’s path from mysterious origins to Gotham’s protector, training with The League of Shadows, forming a new family of allies (Robin, Nightwing, Batgirl, Jim Gordon, Catwoman, and Talia al Ghul). Each ally brings unique skills and signature gadgets as players investigate crimes, complete challenges, and navigate an immersive Gotham full of secrets.
- Enemies: The Joker, The Penguin, Mr. Freeze, Poison Ivy, Ra’s al Ghul, Bane, and more from Batman’s Rogues Gallery.
- 100 Suits & Outfits: A large collection of Batsuits and outfits inspired by Batman’s cinematic, comic, and gaming legacies.
- Over 20 Vehicles: A variety of Batmobiles and Batcycles, including the famous Tumbler, to explore Gotham City’s open world.
- Over 250 Batcave Props & Trophies: Items to customize the Batcave and celebrate achievements.
- Pre-Order Bonus: The Dark Knight Returns Batsuit at launch, available to eligible Warner Bros. Games account holders.
LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight Deluxe Edition
- Pre-Order price: $89.99, available now on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Steam and Epic Games Store)
- Includes all Standard Edition content and the Pre-Order Bonus
- Legacy Collection (Available at Launch): Arkham Trilogy Pack, Batman Beyond Pack, and Party Music Pack – more than 30 launch-day items across three content packs, each introducing seven new suits (one per playable character), one new Batmobile, and five Batcave customization props.
- Mayhem Collection (Available Sept. 2026): Adds The Joker and Harley Quinn as playable characters with new abilities, gadgets, and takedowns; a new story mission featuring their breakout from Arkham Asylum; and the Sinister Pack with seven new suits, a new Batmobile, and five Batcave props.
- Deluxe Pre-Order Bonus: Deluxe Edition pre-orders unlock 72-hour early access starting May 26, ahead of the May 29 global release.
- Golden Age Batsuit: Eligible players who create or already have a Warner Bros. Games account can unlock the Golden Age Batsuit at launch, inspired by Detective Comics #27 (1939).
In addition, four LEGO DC Batman sets are available for pre-order now (launching March 1). Each set includes in-game digital content redeemable when LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight releases. The LEGO DC Batman Batman Logo set unlocks an exclusive gold Batsuit for the game, while the other three Batmobile-themed sets include a playable vehicle plus a gold variant, also redeemable in-game. Note that the exclusive gold Batsuit and gold vehicle variants are obtainable only through purchasing these sets.
Nintendo Switch 2 version: Release timing for the Switch 2 edition will be announced later. The Switch 2 version is currently available to wishlist.
About the game: LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight is developed by TT Games. It’s an open-world action-adventure that invites players to guide Bruce Wayne from his origin to Gotham’s guardian, blending DC lore with TT Games’ characteristic LEGO humor and decades of Batman storytelling across film, TV, comics, and games.
Learn more at LEGOBatmanGame.com or connect with the community on Instagram, X, YouTube, TikTok, and Facebook under the LEGODCGame or WB Games handles. All assets are available on Warner Bros. Games’ press site; registration is required to access them.
Notes: Trademark credits and copyright lines remain as in the original announcement.
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