LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight

TT Games developed and Warner Bros. Games published LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight. It released on May 22, 2026 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. A Nintendo Switch 2 version is coming later in 2026. The game is an open-world action-adventure set in Gotham City. It follows Bruce Wayne’s journey to becoming the Dark Knight.

About the Game

LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight is a narrative-led open-world action-adventure from TT Games, the studio behind LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga. You play as Batman and work through an original story that draws from decades of films, television, comic books, and games. Furthermore, the game blends hard-hitting combat with the signature LEGO humour fans expect from the series.

The story follows Bruce Wayne as he builds alliances with trusted allies and confronts Gotham’s most infamous villains. DC lore runs through every part of the game. Additionally, the open world lets you explore Gotham City at your own pace. That makes it more ambitious in scope than earlier LEGO Batman titles.

Key Features

Open-World Gotham City

The game gives you a full open-world version of Gotham to explore. That is a significant step up from the level-based structure of previous LEGO Batman entries. Furthermore, the city is packed with DC references and side content. Exploration is a major part of the experience.

Narrative-Led Story

Unlike earlier LEGO games that retold existing stories, this one tells a new original plot. It blends key moments from Batman’s history into one cohesive adventure. As a result, players get a story that feels fresh while staying deeply familiar.

Hard-Hitting Combat

The combat is more action-focused than typical LEGO game brawling. The game aims for a heavier feel to match the Dark Knight tone. Furthermore, that direction keeps the game from feeling too lightweight despite the LEGO format.

Decades of Batman Inspiration

The game draws from Batman films, TV shows, comic books, and previous games. That means the world is full of nods to different eras and interpretations. Moreover, the Deluxe Edition includes the Legacy Collection DLC, with suits, vehicles, and Batcave items from Batman history.

Games Like This

Similar Game	Key Difference	Best For
LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga	The Skywalker Saga also comes from TT Games and uses a similar open-world approach across galaxy hubs. Legacy of the Dark Knight stays focused on a single city and a darker tone.	Players who love LEGO game humour, collectibles, and large open-world exploration.
Batman: Arkham Knight	Arkham Knight is a serious, mature open-world Batman game with a darker tone and no LEGO elements. Legacy of the Dark Knight balances action with family-friendly LEGO humour.	Players who want open-world Gotham exploration with a strong Batman identity.
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2	Spider-Man 2 is a high-budget serious superhero open-world game. Legacy of the Dark Knight brings similar superhero open-world energy but in the LEGO format with broader age appeal.	Players who enjoy superhero open-world games with strong narrative momentum.

Game Details

Developer: TT Games
Publisher: Warner Bros. Games
Platforms: PC (Steam, Epic Games Store), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2 (later in 2026)
Release Date: May 22, 2026
Genre: Action, Adventure, Open-World
Standard Edition Price: $69.99
Deluxe Edition Price: $89.99

System Requirements (PC)

Minimum Specs

OS: Windows 11
Processor: Intel Core i5-9600K or AMD Ryzen 5 3600
Memory: 16 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 (8 GB) or AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT (8 GB) or Intel Arc A770 (16 GB)
Storage: 50 GB available space