Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight release date and system requirements

The minifig form of the Caped Crusader is back and better than ever in Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, the latest and biggest Lego game, which combines traditional brick-building action with the open world and freeflow combat of the Arkham titles.

Featuring a story mashing up the plots of the various Batman films, and more Batsuits and Batmobiles than you can shake a utility belt of Batarangs at, this is one of the biggest romps for Lego-loving kids and adults ever.

If you're wondering when you'll be able to play Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, this guide will help you out. Below, we'll outline the release date of Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, making sure that you're more than ready to speed through the largest stud-filled Gotham City yet. We'll also list the system requirements for Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight.

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When does Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight come out?

Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight releases globally on 22 May on Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. A Nintendo Switch 2 version of the game is releasing later this year. Those who pre-order the game will be able to play it three days early, starting on 19 May.

Standard and Deluxe Editions of the game are currently available for pre-order. The Standard edition gets you the base game, which already has a tonne of content, including seven playable characters and a lengthy campaign that combines bits and pieces of nearly all of the live-action Batman films, from the 1989 Tim Burton movie to 2022's The Batman.

The Deluxe Edition, meanwhile, includes the following extras:

• The base game
• Over 30 items included across the following three themed packs: Arkham Trilogy Pack, Batman Beyond Pack, and Party Music Pack. Each themed pack includes 7 suits (1 for each playable character), 1 Batmobile, and a set of 5 Batcave customisation props.
• The Mayhem Collection, a post-launch DLC releasing September 2026. The Mayhem Collection includes a new story mission and Mayhem Mode (featuring the Joker and Harley Quinn) along with a villain-themed Sinister Pack, which includes 7 suits, 1 Batmobile, and 1 Batcave prop set.

Note that the release date of Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight has been bumped up from the date featured in this image. The game comes out on the 22nd of May, not the 29th. | Image credit: Telltale Games

For longtime Dark Knight fans, it's definitely worth noting that the Deluxe Edition contains not only Batman Beyond-inspired Batman and Batmobile skins, but also skins from The Dark Knight Returns, the classic 1986 graphic novel by Frank Miller.

Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight system requirements

The PC system requirements for Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight are as follows:

And now you know when Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight comes out, along with its PC system requirements. For more on all of the building action, collectibles, and fun blend of Batman lore that this latest Lego game has to offer, stay tuned to Rock Paper Shotgun.