With the Mayhem Assortment DLC, you get to expertise taking part in as the iconic DC Tremendous-Villains, The Joker and Harley Quinn. Whereas the foremost sport has you construct the heroic legacy of Batman and his crimefighting allies, we now offer you an opportunity to play as two of the most recognizable Tremendous-Villains in DC historical past.
The new enlargement attracts closely from “Batman: The Animated Collection”, serving as a love letter to the landmark sequence created by Bruce Timm and Paul Dini. That’s the place Harley Quinn was first launched and the entire sequence is a private favourite of mine and plenty of of the builders on the workforce. Followers will discover quite a few references to the sequence all through the enlargement, together with cutscenes offered in a 4:3 side ratio as a direct nod to the unique tv format. As with the foremost sport, the enlargement additionally options references to a variety of different Batman reveals, movies, video games, and comedian e-book tales.
One particularly significant Easter egg is a store present in Gotham Metropolis referred to as “Sorkin’s Gems.” The identify is a tribute to Arleen Sorkin, the unique voice actor for Harley Quinn, who handed away in 2023. Harley wouldn’t be the character followers know at this time with out Sorkin’s efficiency, which brings heat, humor, and unmistakable power.
The new story mission tells our personal model of Harley’s origin, beginning out as Dr. Harleen Quinzel and assembly The Joker for the first time, earlier than turning into the villain followers love. We’re excited to point out extra of the Arkham Asylum inside, together with a “typical day in the life” part at first descends into chaos as Harley and The Joker get away and throw a going-away get together for the ages, full with a festive sing-along.
After escaping Arkham Asylum, The Joker and Harley head to Amusement Mile, the place they set up their secret villain hideout beneath the Funhouse. Right here, gamers can broaden and customise the area to make it their very own, with a number of areas accessible to embellish, and a brand new set of Joker and Harley themed customizer props.
As soon as their base is established, Mayhem Mode sends gamers on repeatable, time-limited runs which can be set throughout a locked-down model of Gotham Metropolis’s North Island. Trigger chaos by robbing outlets, smashing ATMs, portray graffiti, stealing automobiles, preventing A.R.G.U.S. brokers and Activity Power X, and gathering studs throughout every run. These studs are spent in the hideout to buy everlasting upgrades, 30 new outfits for The Joker and Harley, customizer props, and far more.
We additionally introduce a personality referred to as Henchmaster, who first appeared in Batman: The Joker Battle Zone #1. The Joker and Harley can rescue Arkham inmates whereas out in Gotham Metropolis, after which have Henchmaster prepare them, permitting you to assign them to a customizable crew that may be summoned to combat alongside The Joker and Harley.
You’re taking part in as the DC Tremendous-Villains now, so we wish you to right away really feel the variations. The workforce got down to make one thing that was distinct from the foremost marketing campaign whereas nonetheless feeling acquainted. The Joker and Harley do have acquainted talents accessible with the unique playable characters, however there may be now a larger emphasis on ranged fight by way of their all-new devices. They’re quick and frenetic, and good at controlling teams of enemies. They each can transfer freely whereas utilizing their ranged-based devices, offering a extra run-and-gun model of fight that’s properly fitted to the fast-paced Mayhem Mode that requires you to consistently be on the transfer.
With the Mayhem Assortment DLC, we actually need to have a good time Gotham Metropolis’s Tremendous-Villains in a manner that feels contemporary, playful, and deeply rooted in Batman historical past. We’re additionally incorporating signature TT Video games components, so The Joker and Harley Quinn’s facet of the story is full of humor and fan-focused element. From Arkham Asylum to Amusement Mile, and gadget-focused fight to villain themed LEGO builds that depart a everlasting mark on the metropolis, the Mayhem Assortment lets followers create a villainous legacy of their very own.
The workforce is proud and excited for all followers to get their palms on the new Mayhem Assortment DLC, arriving on September 18 for XBOX Collection X|S!
LEGO® Batman™: Legacy of the Dark Knight
Warner Bros. Video games
$69.99
Full base sport consists of:
• Fundamental Story
– Bruce Wayne’s journey from origin to legend as he trains with The League of Shadows, turns into the hero of Gotham Metropolis, and forges a brand new household of allies with Jim Gordon, Catwoman, Robin, Nightwing, and Batgirl. Confront an ever-growing menace from throughout Batman’s Rogues Gallery as you face The Joker, The Penguin, Mr. Freeze, Poison Ivy, Bane, and extra.
• 7 Playable Characters
– Batman, Jim Gordon, Robin, Nightwing, Batgirl, Catwoman, and Talia al Ghul every carry distinctive expertise and signature devices as you uncover crimes, full challenges, and discover an immersive Gotham Metropolis full of secrets and techniques and surprises.
• 100 Fits
– Impressed by Batman’s 86-year legacy, you’ll discover an array of Batsuits alongside particular person outfits for each playable character.
• 20+ Autos
– A spread of Batmobiles and Batcycles to drive round Gotham Metropolis’s open world in model. Together with iconic rides like the legendary Tumbler.
• 250+ Batcave Props & Trophies
– Customise and show a variety of objects to personalize your Batcave and have a good time your achievements.
Are you able to construct the legacy of the Dark Knight?