LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight is ready to launch for PS5, Xbox Sequence X|S, Nintendo Change 2, and PC on Might 29. That’s, except you purchase the dearer deluxe version, which is accessible to play on Might 26. It finds Batman and a group of different Gotham’s heroes keeping off Joker, Penguin, and extra of Akrham Asylum’s most interesting. It is obtainable to preorder now in two editions. Let’s dive into the particulars.
Normal Edition
LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight (PS5)
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PS5
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Xbox Sequence X|S
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The usual model comes with the recreation itself, plus the preorder bonus (see under for particulars).
Deluxe Edition
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Change 2
Xbox Sequence X|S
PC
The deluxe version comes with the recreation itself, plus the following digital extras:
- 3 days early entry (Might 26)
- Legacy Assortment
- Arkham Trilogy Pack
- Batman Past Pack
- Social gathering Music Pack
- Mayhem Assortment (releasing September 2026)
- Play as The Joker and Harley Quinn
- All-new story mission
- Mayhem Mode
Upcoming Batman LEGO Units Embody Free Skins
LEGO is releasing 4 bodily LEGO units associated to the recreation. One is a show-worthy Batman image, whereas the others are completely different incarnations of the Batmobile. Each one comes with a free golden pores and skin you possibly can unlock and use in the recreation. These are just some of many terrific LEGO Batman units, by the method.
Preorder Bonuses
Preorder any model of LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, and also you’ll obtain a free pores and skin: The Dark Knight Returns Batsuit.
In the event you preorder the deluxe version, you will additionally get three days’ early entry, beginning Might 26.
What Is LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight?
As its title suggests, Legacy of the Dark Knight is a LEGO Batman recreation. Whereas LEGO video games was once a dime a dozen, this Gotham-set one seems to be to proceed the development begun with LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, in that it’s a top quality recreation that seems to be made with quite a bit of care.
Whereas it ought to nonetheless attraction to youngsters simply advantageous, it’s not a button-masher. It incorporates stealth and combo-based mostly motion into the gameplay. In reality, it makes use of some of the similar fight parts discovered in the Batman: Arkham sequence of video games, if you happen to keep in mind these. It additionally has puzzles to resolve and clue-based mostly detective work, which inserts with Batman’s character.
The story begins at Batman’s starting, with Bruce Wayne coaching with The League of Shadows earlier than donning the cape and cowl. Again in Gotham, he groups up with the likes of Jim Gordon, Robin, Catwoman, Nightwing, and Batgirl (all of whom are playable characters) as he takes on all method of colour villains, from Joker and Poison Ivy to Bane, Mr. Freeze, and extra.
Alongside the method, there’s a heavy deal with accumulating issues, together with 100 fits, greater than 20 automobiles, and over 250 props and trophies to show in the Batcave.
Extra Preorder Guides
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