The Dark Knight returns subsequent yr with a brand new Lego Batman sport, Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, and at The Recreation Awards, we received a contemporary have a look at the subsequent Caped Crusader journey, together with a May 29, 2026 launch date. The Nintendo Change 2 model has been delayed, popping out someday later in 2026.
The new trailer additionally showcases not solely extra of the caped crusader in all of his Lego glory, however a glimpse at among the different heroes lending him their abilities, like Catwoman, Robin, Batgirl, and Nightwing. These characters even have particular skills primarily based on their expertise, resembling Catwoman calling in a cat to take out a goon. There are additionally loads of iconic Batmobiles and varied different Bat-vehicles proven off, just like the Batpod from The Dark Knight.
The first solo Lego Batman since 2014’s Lego Batman 3: Past Gotham, this new journey performs like a spotlight reel of Dark Knight films with a toyetic spin. The sport additionally borrows from Rocksteady’s Arkham sequence, as Batman makes use of stealth and timing-based fight to maintain Gotham secure. Whereas the system is designed to be approachable with expanded home windows of alternative to dam assaults, skilled gamers can dial up the problem to expertise a problem worthy of the world’s best detective.
“I did not actually know what to anticipate subsequent out of TT Video games after The Skywalker Saga, however Legacy of the Dark Knight is such a pleasing shock,” Steve Watts wrote after going hands-on with the brand new Lego Batman sport earlier this yr. “Whenever you’re completed constructing a Lego set, you would possibly take it aside and see what else you may make from all of the items. TT Video games appears to be like to be doing that with the Batman mythos, and I can not wait to see what they construct out of it.”