Game Awards 2025: LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight gets a release date for May 2026, new gameplay

LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight from Warner got a release date at The Game Awards 2025, with the trailer showcasing its vast Heroes and Villains gallery in action.

TT Games and Warner presented LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight at The Game Awards 2025, giving us another glimpse of the new open-world adventure in the DC universe. When new games featuring Lara Croft AND Batman are unveiled at a games show, you can't help but start the weekend with a big smile on your face.

In LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, you accompany Bruce Wayne from his early years to his rise as the protector of Gotham City, meeting numerous allies from different eras of Batman's history along the way. Your journey begins with Bruce's training at the League of Shadows and later leads you to iconic characters such as Jim Gordon, Catwoman, Robin, Nightwing, and Batgirl. At the same time, you face a growing list of classic adversaries. The Joker, Penguin, Mr. Freeze, Poison Ivy, Bane, and other notorious villains are wreaking havoc on the city - and you're right in the middle of it.

You can look forward to a new combat system that combines more targeted combos, stealth options, and detective mechanics. In the open world of Gotham City, you can move flexibly across rooftops, streets, and landmarks, including Arkham Asylum, ACE Chemicals, and Wayne Tower. For quick travel, Legacy of the Dark Knight features various Batmobiles and Batcycles, including the legendary Tumbler. TT Games promises a city full of side quests, challenges, hidden rewards, and secrets that you can unlock bit by bit.

For LEGO fans and DC enthusiasts, the mix of the original Batman origin story, modern open-world structure, and classic brick humor is sure to be a highlight of the coming year. The new Batman game is scheduled for release on May 29, 2026.