It was during the Game Awards 2025 that LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight hit hard with a new trailer and a release date set for May 29, 2026. Announced at this year’s Gamescom, this new LEGO title is already shaping up to be a monumental tribute to the entire Batman universe.
A first gameplay sequence revealed a glimpse of the playable heroes, the iconic environments of Gotham, and above all numerous nods to all eras of the Dark Knight.
DC inspirations, new gameplay and cinematic storytelling
The developers have confirmed that they have delved into all the sources available around Batman, whether it is the famous animated series, The Dark Knight trilogy or even classic comics. “They also read every available comic book and had access to the DC Comics archives for this project.”
The result? A narrative that follows the evolution of Bruce Waynefrom his childhood at Wayne Manor to his return to Gotham as a masked vigilante. “The game features young Bruce Wayne, having fun in Wayne Manor, looking forward to going to the movies with his parents,” before joining the League of Shadows and becoming Batman.
Playable heroes with varied abilities
Emphasis was placed on the variety of gameplaywith the possibility of playing several iconic allies: Jim Gordon, Catwoman, Robin, Nightwing or even Batgirl. Everyone will have unique abilitieswhich should encourage cooperation or character switching depending on the missions.
On the combat side, a new system combining combos, infiltration and investigation promises more dynamic and narrative confrontations. “Players will have access to a new combat system […] combining combos, infiltration and investigative skills.
An open world larger than Arkham Knight
LEGO Batman: Legacy is also distinguished by the scale of its open world, presented as even larger than that of Arkham Knight. Gotham City, dark and lively, is full of secrets, crimes to solve, side quests and mythical places like Arkham Asylum or Wayne Tower.
There you will encounter the Dark Knight’s most famous enemies, including the Joker, Mr. Freeze, Poison Ivy, Bane, the Penguin, and many others. “The game will pit you against iconic villains such as the Joker, Penguin, Mr. Freeze, Poison Ivy, Bane and many more.”