Warner Bros. Games and DC have revealed a new cinematic from LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, recreating the iconic sequence seen in DC’s Batman (1989) movie in which The Joker takes over the Gotham City museum, turning it into his own personal art gallery. Delightfully reimagined in LEGO form, the fun-filled moment is set against the backdrop of the “Partyman” song by legendary musician Prince, which was famously debuted in the classic film.

Developed by TT Games, LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight is an action-adventure videogame inviting players to embark on Bruce Wayne’s epic journey to become the Caped Crusader from origin to legend. Inspired by decades of Batman films, television shows, comic books, and games, this heroic story-led campaign combines DC lore and signature LEGO humor in the ultimate LEGO Batman experience.

LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight is available for pre-order now on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Steam and Epic Games Store). Prior to the main launch on May 29, 2026, Deluxe Edition pre-orders will receive 72-hour early access beginning on May 26, 2026. All pre-orders will receive The Dark Knight Returns Batsuit at launch, inspired by the acclaimed comic book series. Players can also unlock the Golden Age Batsuit at launch based on Batman’s debut look from Detective Comics #27 (1939), accessible for eligible users who create a Warner Bros. Games account, as well as those who already have an account.

Release timing in 2026 for the Nintendo Switch™ 2 version of the game will be announced at a later date.

Warner Bros. Games and DC have announced LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight is scheduled to launch worldwide on May 29, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Steam and Epic Games Store). Players can pre-order the Standard and Deluxe Editions of the game on the aforementioned platforms.

Joining the Caped Crusader in the fight to save Gotham City are Robin with his trusty line launcher, Nightwing and his battle staff, Batgirl sporting her versatile hackarang, and Catwoman with her signature whip and loyal companion kitten – all equipped with their own unique abilities, progression trees, combos, and gadgets.

The trailer also revealed new DC Super-Villains that players will take on, such as Two-Face, Poison Ivy, Firefly, and Mr. Freeze, along with other members of the notorious Rogues Gallery in The Joker, The Penguin, Ra’s al Ghul, and Bane. Plus, fans will catch an initial glimpse of the iconic Batmobile from Batman: The Animated Series and Batpod from The Dark Knight and The Dark Knight Rises films, which can be used to traverse the in-game open world.

LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight Standard Edition

• Pre-Order ($69.99) on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Steam and Epic Games Store)
• Main Story Campaign
  • Bruce Wayne’s journey from origin to legend as he trains with The League of Shadows, becomes the hero of Gotham City, and forges a new family of allies with Robin, Nightwing, Batgirl, Jim Gordon, Catwoman, and Talia al Ghul who each bring unique skills and signature gadgets to uncover crimes, complete challenges, and explore an immersive Gotham City full of secrets and surprises.
  • Players will confront an ever-growing threat from across Batman’s Rogues Gallery, facing off against The Joker, The Penguin, Mr. Freeze, Poison Ivy, Ra’s al Ghul, Bane, and more.
• 100 Suits & Outfits
  • An array of Batsuits and individual outfits for every playable character, inspired by Batman’s legacy in film, television, comics, and games.
• Over 20 Vehicles
  • A range of Batmobiles and Batcycles to drive around Gotham City’s open world in style, including rides like the legendary Tumbler.
• Over 250 Batcave Props & Trophies
  • A wide range of items to display and customize the Batcave and celebrate achievements.
• Pre-Order Bonus
  • All pre-orders will receive The Dark Knight Returns Batsuit (at launch), inspired by the acclaimed comic book series.

LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight Deluxe Edition

• Pre-Order ($89.99) on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Steam and Epic Games Store)
• All LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight Standard Edition Content & Pre-Order Bonus
• Legacy Collection (Available at Launch)
  • Arkham Trilogy Pack, Batman Beyond Pack, and Party Music Pack – Over 30 launch-day items across three (3) themed content packs, each with seven (7) new suits (one [1] per playable character), one (1) new Batmobile, and a set of five (5) Batcave customization props.
• Mayhem Collection (Available Sept. 2026)
  • New Mayhem Mode featuring The Joker and Harley Quinn as playable characters with their own abilities, gadgets, and takedowns.
  • New Story Mission with The Joker and Harley Quinn breaking out of Arkham Asylum and causing chaos on the streets of Gotham City.
  • Sinister Pack – Seven (7) new suits (one [1] per original playable character), one (1) new Batmobile, and a set of five (5) Batcave customization props.
• Pre-Order Bonus
  • Deluxe Edition pre-orders will receive 72-hour early access to the game beginning on May 26, prior to the main launch on May 29.

Players can unlock the Golden Age Batsuit (at launch), a classic outfit based on the Caped Crusader’s debut look from Detective Comics #27 (1939), accessible for eligible users who create a Warner Bros. Games account, as well as those who already have an account.

Additionally, four new LEGO DC Batman sets are available for pre-order now (launching March 1) and will include in-game digital content redeemable when LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight releases. The LEGO DC Batman: Batman Logo set will unlock an exclusive gold Batsuit for the videogame, while the LEGO DC Batman: The Batman Batmobile, LEGO DC Batman Batman v Superman Batmobile, and LEGO DC Batman: Batman & Robin Batmobile sets will each include a playable version of the respective vehicle, plus an exclusive gold variant of that vehicle, for the videogame. Please note, the exclusive in-game gold Batsuit and gold vehicle variants are only available through purchase of the sets.

Warner Bros. Games, TT Games, DC, and the LEGO Group have announced LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, a brand-new action-adventure videogame inviting players to embark on an epic journey to become the hero of Gotham City, inspired by the 86-year history of Batman films, television shows, comics, and games, all combined with the TT Games’ legendary LEGO humor.

Developed by TT Games, creators of the best-selling LEGO Games franchise, including the critically acclaimed LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, and published by Warner Bros. Games, LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight will release in 2026 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2 system, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store. Wishlisting for the game begins today.

The adventure begins with the origins of Batman as a young Bruce Wayne trains with The League of Shadows, and throughout the story-led campaign, players will build a family of allies with well-known characters including Jim Gordon, Robin, Nightwing, Batgirl, Catwoman, and Talia al Ghul to help confront an ever-growing threat from a Rogues Gallery of DC Super-Villains, facing the likes of The Joker, The Penguin, Poison Ivy, Ra’s al Ghul, Bane, and more.

With a dynamic new LEGO Batman combat system that encapsulates the Caped Crusader’s distinctive fighting style, every hit packs a punch, with fluid attack chains, counters, and over-the-top takedowns. Whether playing as Batman solo or in the two-player local cooperative mode, players can use iconic Bat-gadgets such as Batarangs to distract or stun enemies and the Batclaw to reel them in. Partner characters have their own signature gear, including Jim Gordon’s foam sprayer, Robin’s line launcher, and Catwoman’s whip, providing a variety of options to approach every enemy encounter and boss battle. For those looking for a tougher playthrough, LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight goes beyond the familiar LEGO game experience with the new Caped Crusader enhanced difficulty setting and an even more challenging Dark Knight difficulty level.

The gametakes place against the backdrop of Gotham City, an open-world LEGO playground full of crimes to stop, puzzles to solve, rewards to collect, and surprises to discover around every corner, down every alleyway, and on every rooftop. Players can grapple, glide, or drive through the environment, zipping from building to building with Batman’s grapple launcher, soaring over the city with the Batglider, or cruising around in stylewith a range of Batmobiles and Batcycles. The Batcave can also be customized to display vehicles, trophies, and collectibles, plus an assortment of wearable Batsuits based on past Batman related media.

Players can unlock the Golden Age Batsuit inspired by Detective Comics #27 (1939) by signing up for a WB Games account.