LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Darkish Knight Introduced

Warner Bros. Video games, DC and The LEGO Group have introduced that LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Darkish Knight is in growth for Nintendo Swap 2.

From developer TT Video games, this action-adventure sport invitations you to “embark on an epic journey to turn out to be the hero of Gotham Metropolis, impressed by the 86-year historical past of Batman movies, tv reveals, comics, and video games, all mixed with the TT Video games’ legendary LEGO humour.”

The journey begins with the origins of Batman as a younger Bruce Wayne trains with The League of Shadows, and all through the story-led marketing campaign, gamers will construct a household of allies with well-known characters together with Jim Gordon, Robin, Nightwing, Batgirl, Catwoman, and Talia al Ghul to assist confront an ever-growing menace from a Rogues Gallery of DC Tremendous-Villains, dealing with the likes of The Joker, The Penguin, Poison Ivy, Ra’s al Ghul, Bane, and extra.

With a dynamic new LEGO Batman fight system that encapsulates the Caped Crusader’s distinctive preventing model, each hit packs a punch, with fluid assault chains, counters, and over-the-top takedowns. Whether or not enjoying as Batman solo or within the two-player native cooperative mode, gamers can use iconic Bat-gadgets corresponding to Batarangs to distract or stun enemies and the Batclaw to reel them in. Associate characters have their very own signature gear, together with Jim Gordon’s foam sprayer, Robin’s line launcher, and Catwoman’s whip, offering a wide range of choices to method each enemy encounter and boss battle. For these in search of a harder playthrough, LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Darkish Knight goes past the acquainted LEGO sport expertise with the brand new Caped Crusader enhanced problem setting and an much more difficult Darkish Knight problem degree.

The sport takes place in opposition to the backdrop of Gotham Metropolis, an open-world LEGO playground filled with crimes to cease, puzzles to resolve, rewards to gather, and surprises to find round each nook, down each alleyway, and on each rooftop. Gamers can grapple, glide, or drive via the setting, zipping from constructing to constructing with Batman’s grapple launcher, hovering over town with the Batglider, or cruising round in model with a variety of Batmobiles and Batcycles. The Batcave will also be personalized to show automobiles, trophies, and collectibles, plus an assortment of wearable Batsuits based mostly on previous Batman associated media.

“We’re thrilled to announce LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Darkish Knight, a improbable new sport designed to entertain and supply enjoyment for each kind of participant,” explains Warner Bros. Discovery president and CEO of streaming and video games, JB Perrette. “Our exceptional group at TT Video games is working arduous to ship a recent tackle the beloved Batman universe, providing new and improved options past earlier LEGO video games that can excite each longtime followers and players of all ranges.”

TT Video games strategic director and head of growth Jonathan Smith provides: “All of us at TT Video games are extremely proud to disclose LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Darkish Knight, a brand-new sport that’s an actual celebration of every part Batman. We take gamers on Bruce Wayne’s epic journey to turn out to be the legendary hero of Gotham Metropolis, incorporating iconic moments from throughout Batman’s historical past with our particular LEGO twist. Our all-new crime-fighting fight options are wonderful enjoyable and take LEGO gameplay to a completely new degree.”

DC president, writer and chief artistic officer Jim Lee provides: “Whether or not he’s the wrathful Darkish Knight, the sensible detective, or the unlikely father of the ‘Batfam,’ Batman has always advanced – formed by the world round him whereas remaining a timeless image. This sport brings collectively practically each aspect of his legacy, letting you expertise the complete vary of what makes Batman iconic. Constructed with unimaginable care, creativity, and deep respect for the mythos, TT Video games has crafted a love letter to the world of Batman.”

“This can be a Batman sport that followers will immediately join with,” stated Fredrik Löving, Senior Vice President and International Head of GAME, The LEGO Group. “Our companions at Warner Bros. Video games, TT Video games, and DC have created an expertise that delivers the model, depth, and authenticity of Gotham Metropolis’s best hero, infused with the family-friendly enjoyable of the LEGO model, making it an thrilling expertise for LEGO Batman followers outdated and new.”

LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Darkish Knight will likely be launched at retail and digitally on the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Swap worldwide in 2026.