LEGO Group and Batman go a long way back, with official set launches right from the Batmobile featured in the Batman movie and Batcave Shadow Box to the 60s Batmobile and the more recent Arkham Asylum set. Even some unofficial sets like the Batmobile by TaeYang Lee have managed to match the magnetism of the official ones.
So what could be the next activity on the cards once you’re done building your Batman-themed LEGO sets? A Batman movie, perhaps, or a game themed on the action-packed and secretive life of the Caped Crusader. That wish seems to have materialized with the official LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight game set to be released on major gaming console platforms, including PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC.
Designer: LEGO Group, DC, Warner Bros. Games and TT Games
The game Announcement came at Gamescom 2025 in Cologne via a release trailer, with 2026 being the release timeline for the title. There have been Batman-themed games in the past, but the vigilante has got the first ever solo LEGO title for gaming console platforms in more than ten years. The last one for the consoles came in 2014, titled LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham. For mobile platforms, the LEGO Batman Movie game was released in 2017, coinciding with the release of LEGO DC Super Villains. Unlike the LEGO Batman movie, which had touches of humor, this game seems more action-packed and a rollercoaster of dark emotions.
Since we are talking about a LEGO world for the superhero, the game features a brickized Gotham City that players can explore. In the trailer, we can see the famous scenes from the movie, including the car chase scene with Penguin and Bane’s darkness monologue from The Dark Knight Rises. As a player, you’ll learn more about the roots of the superhero and customize the Batcave. You’ll recruit acclaimed allies and get into engaging battle with DC Super-villains. Of course, as you progress, there will be classic cars and Batsuits on offer as a reward for completing missions. The highly anticipated game takes into account every noticeable detail from the countless Batman Arkham titles.
Getting into the storyline and mechanics of the campaigns, it all starts with young Bruce Wayne training with the League of Shadows. Those allies we mentioned include Jim Gordon, Robin, Nightwing, Batgirl, Catwoman, and Talia al Ghul. They are important in the game because of the powerful super-villains like Poison Ivy, Ra’s al Ghul, Bane, The Joker, The Penguin, and more. Most importantly, the combat system lends Batman a unique fighting style highlighted by smooth attack sequences, exciting takedowns, thumpy punches, and, of course, potent defense moves.
The game is played in solo or two-player cooperative mode for a more engaging experience. Bat-gadgets like Batarangs and Batclaw will be at the player’s disposal right from the outset. The allies will come with their signature gear to keep things super interesting. Robin’s line launcher, Jim Gordon’s foam sprayer, and Catwoman’s whip bring several ways to approach enemies and boss battles for victory. Along with these strategic elements and the various difficulty settings, the LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight will bring a whole new experience for gamers who have had enough of the usual stuff. You can Wishlist it already, and go ahead with the purchase when the game is up for pre-order.
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