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LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight release date, early access and launch time

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A screencap from the LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight reveal trailer showing a LEGO version of Bane holding up a LEGO brick

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Published: Monday, 18 May 2026 at 2:30 pm

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The time has finally come; the LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight release date is upon us, and we've got everything you need to know about the new game's early access, pre-orders, launch time, gameplay details and more!

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As noted in our LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight review, we think the game is an absolute must-play for Batman fans, which is great news for LEGO Batman actor, Shai Matheson, who is a huge Batman mega fan himself.

It would be great to see a new LEGO tie-in set as well, and if such a thing is revealed, we'll have you covered with the best LEGO deals if it comes to pass!

But as for the game, it's clear that it wears its Rocksteady Arkham inspirations on its sleeve, which is no bad thing, as we have sorely missed this type of action.

But for all things LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, read on!

When is the LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight release date?

The LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight release date is 22 May 2026.

The game had originally been slated for a 29 May release, but had its launch moved up by a week in March – lucky us!

In the meantime, you can look ahead to all the other upcoming games to see if there’s something to keep you occupied until the LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight release date!

When is LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight early access?

LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight early access starts 19 May 2026.

To get early access, you will need to make sure you get the correct version of the game, which we have listed just below, so be sure to read on so you don't miss out!

When is LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight launch time

The LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight launch time is midnight at your local time on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S and at 6pm BST on PC.

This means that if you are playing on console, LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight will become available to play when the clock strikes twelve, but PC has a simultaneous launch.

If you want to know when LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight launches in your time zone, you can see for yourself just below:

Can I pre-order LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight?

Yes, LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight is available to pre-order now.

There are two versions to pick from: the Standard Edition and the Deluxe Edition, and we'll go over what's included with each just below.

LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight Standard Edition

The Standard Edition of LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight comes with the following:

And if you want to pick up a copy, you can do so from these retailers:

LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight Deluxe Edition

Included with the Deluxe Edition of LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight is the following:

And the Deluxe Edition can be bought from the following:

Which consoles and platforms can play LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight?

LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight will be available to play on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S.

A Nintendo Switch 2 release for LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight has been promised, but it won't be coming until later. It's not going to launch on the same day as the other versions.

When that Switch 2 release date is confirmed, we will let you know!

LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight gameplay and story details

The FAQ page for LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight states that the game is a "brand-new open world action-adventure video game that invites players to embark on Bruce Wayne's epic journey to become the hero of Gotham City".

The title is said to be "inspired by decades of Batman films, television, comic books, and games, and jam-packed with Batman nostalgia, DC lore, and TT Games’ signature brand of fun-filled LEGO humor".

Not only that, but LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight features seven characters to play as, with these being Batman, Jim Gordon, Robin, Nightwing, Batgirl, Catwoman, and Talia al Ghul.

Each character has unique mechanics, such as Batman’s Batclaw, Catwoman’s whip, Robin’s Line Launcher and Jim Gordon’s foam sprayer.

There are also vehicles to drive, with the iconic Batmobile looking like it may give the Rocksteady rendition from Arkham Knight a run for its money.

In terms of the plot, TT Games says that there will be a "story-led campaign from origin to legend, bringing together iconic moments from the Caped Crusader’s 86-year history in film, television, comic books, and games".

The moment-to-moment gameplay too sounds like it is taking a leaf out of the Rocksteady recipe book, as there will be a "combat system delivering an authentic expression of Batman’s fighting style with fluid attack chains, over-the-top takedowns and powerful gadgets".

Is there a LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight trailer?

Yes, there is a LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight trailer.

It was revealed during Gamescom 2025 Opening Night Live, and it’s a real corker. Check it out just below!

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What immediately jumps out is just how gorgeous the game looks. Not only do the LEGO models look fantastic, but Gotham City looks suitably moody and rain-soaked, with excellent physically-based materials bringing a lot of texture and life to the visuals.

At times, it almost looks like real LEGO come to life.

What’s more, the TT Games brand of humour is on full show. Matt Berry Bane stepping on LEGO genuinely got a belly laugh out of us when we sat down to watch Gamescom ONL.

And though we’ve already touched on it, it’s clear to see just how much of an inspiration Rocksteady’s Batman games were. After the disappointing Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, this somehow feels like the true successor.

If you want a better look, then you're in luck, as a Developer Diary from the Future Games Show Spring Showcase showed off a deep dive into the game:

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Cole LukeFreelance Writer

Cole Luke is a freelance journalist and video producer who contributes to Radio Times Gaming. He also has bylines for Digital Foundry, PC Gamer, Network N and more.

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