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Hindustan Times
20 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight: Release date, plot, characters and more
The Dark Knight is returning to the world of LEGO with a brand new game. LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight was announced live on Gamescom Opening Night, and fans are already excited about it. The game is created by TT Games, who are the creators of everyone's favorite games like Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga. Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight drops in 2026.(X/@LEGODCGame) All about LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight As per the official Lego Batman page, 'LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight is a brand-new open world action-adventure videogame that invites players to embark on Bruce Wayne's epic journey to become the hero of Gotham City, 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.' Players will explore the LEGO Batman game for the first time in fully open-world Gotham City. You can drive the Batmobile, complete the mission in different districts, and interact with heroes and villains. The combat system is inspired by the Batman Arkham series, which makes the game a perfect blend of LEGO fun and action-packed gameplay. Also read: Joaquin Phoenix almost played Joker in The Dark Knight instead of Heath Ledger; says he 'wasn't ready' A star-studded cast The game's story begins with a young Bruce Wayne training a new League of Shadows. Along the way, he is joined by allies like Jim Gordon, Robin, Nightwing, Batgirl, Catwoman, and Talia al Ghul. Players will also face Gotham's most iconic villains, including The Joker, The Penguin, Poison Ivy, Ra's al Ghul, and Bane, who is voiced by actor Matt Berry. Playable characters LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight will feature seven playable characters, including Batman, Jim Gordon, Robin, Nightwing, Batgirl, Catwoman, and Talia al Ghul. Each character is equipped with unique skills, combos, and gadgets – like Batman's Batclaw, Jim Gordon's foam sprayer, Robin's line launcher, and Catwoman's whip. DC's endorsement Jim Lee, DC's President and Chief Creative Officer, praised the project in an official statement and said, 'This game brings together nearly every facet of Batman's legacy, letting you experience the full range of what makes Batman iconic. TT Games has crafted a love letter to the world of Batman.' Key features Open-world Gotham to explore freely. Batmobile driving across the city. Arkham-style combat with Lego humor. Large cast of playable heroes and villains. Storyline connecting Batman's past, allies, and rogues' gallery. Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight will be available on: Nintendo Switch 2 PC (Steam and Epic Games Store) PlayStation 5 Xbox Series X/S Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight release date An exact release date has not yet been confirmed, but the game is expected to launch in 2026. FAQs: Q1: Who is developing the game? TT Games, the studio famous for Lego Star Wars and other Lego titles. Q2: Will it feature Batman's allies? Yes, characters like Robin, Nightwing, Batgirl, and Catwoman are included. Q3: Is this game connected to the Arkham series? Not directly, but the combat system is inspired by the Arkham games.
Daily Record
21 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Lego Batman Dark Knight game announced as 'prayers answered' over release date and pre-order
The game, "a love letter to the world of Batman," invites players to become the hero of Gotham City Toy, construction, superhero, and movie fans are in for a treat as a brand-new, action-adventure video game laden with cinematic and comic book history and comprising all four has just been announced. Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight invites players on an epic journey to become the hero of Gotham City, inspired by the 86-year Batman films, TV shows, comics, and games, all combined with Lego's legendary humour. Developed by TT Games, creators of the best-selling Lego Games franchise, including the critically acclaimed Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight will release in 2026. The game will be available for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2 system, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store. Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight is not available for pre-order yet. However, wish-listing for the game began on Tuesday, August 19. "Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight is a fantastic new game designed to entertain and provide enjoyment for every type of player," said JB Perrette, President and CEO, Streaming & Games, Warner Bros. Discovery. "Our team is working hard to deliver a fresh take on the beloved Batman universe, offering new and improved features beyond previous Lego games that will excite both long-time fans and gamers of all levels." The game takes 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. 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 style in 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. The adventure begins with the origins of Batman as a young Bruce Wayne who trains with The League of Shadows. Throughout the game, 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. 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, there is the new Caped Crusader enhanced difficulty setting and an even more challenging Dark Knight difficulty level. "Batman has constantly evolved - shaped by the world around him while remaining a timeless symbol," said Jim Lee, President, Publisher, and Chief Creative Officer, DC. "This game brings together nearly every facet of his legacy, letting you experience the full range of what makes Batman iconic... [this is a] love letter to the world of Batman." Other details to know are that L Batman will not have microtransactions or consumable in-game purchases. Eligible players can unlock the Golden Age Batsuit by signing up for a WB Games account. To redeem item at launch, players will need to log in to their WB Games account in-game. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. Fans seem thrilled about the drop so far.
Express Tribune
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Lego Batman Legacy of the Dark Knight announced with open world Gotham and Batmobile gameplay
Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight has been announced at Gamescom Opening Night Live, revealing an open-world Gotham where players can drive the Batmobile. The title is in development by TT Games, the studio behind Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, and will launch on Nintendo Switch 2, PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. The game incorporates characters and storylines from across Batman's history in comics and film, with combat reminiscent of the Batman Arkham series. Actor Matt Berry has been confirmed to voice Bane. 'Whether he's the wrathful Dark Knight, the brilliant detective, or the unlikely father of the 'Batfam,' Batman has constantly evolved — shaped by the world around him while remaining a timeless symbol,' said Jim Lee, President, Publisher, and Chief Creative Officer of DC. 'This game brings together nearly every facet of his legacy, letting you experience the full range of what makes Batman iconic. Built with incredible care, creativity, and deep respect for the mythos, TT Games has crafted a love letter to the world of Batman.' The story begins with a young Bruce Wayne training a new group of League of Shadows members. Along the way, he is joined by Jim Gordon, Robin, Nightwing, Batgirl, Catwoman, and Talia al Ghul. Villains include The Joker, The Penguin, Poison Ivy, Ra's al Ghul, and Bane. Between 2005 and 2022, TT Games released over 20 Lego titles, spanning DC, Marvel, Harry Potter, and Star Wars, as well as projects like Lego Dimensions and Lego Worlds. Legacy of the Dark Knight arrives after a three-year gap since Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, during a period when Lego collaborations have expanded across multiple developers and into games such as Fortnite. The release date for Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight has not yet been announced.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘Resident Evil Requiem' Update, ‘Outer Worlds 2' Release Date, ‘Lego Batman' Reveal and More From Gamescom 2025
The four-day Gamescom begins in earnest in Cologne, Germany on Wednesday, but the party started Tuesday with big announcements made about buzzy video game titles during the Opening Night Live event. Aside from the 'Black Myth: Wukong' sequel news, the event included new trailers for Capcom's upcoming 'Resident Evil Requiem' and Activision's 'Call of Duty: Black Ops 7,' the Oct. 29 release date reveal for Xbox's 'The Outer Worlds 2,' Warner Bros. Games' unveiling of new game 'Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight,' and PlayStation and Sucker Punch's plans to debut a co-op multiplayer 'Legends' DLC for 'Ghost of Yōtei' (launching Oct. 2) next year. More from Variety Inside Summer Game Fest 2025: How Geoff Keighley and Producers Pulled Off Event Amid Industry Layoffs, 'GTA 6' Delay and Switch 2 Release 'Resident Evil Requiem' Sets February 2026 Release From Capcom Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin's 'Lego Batman' Mention Raises Ethics Concerns See below for additional news out of Gamescom, which is being updated in real time by Variety. 'Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight' Developed by 'Lego' video games franchise creators TT Games and published by Warner Bros. Games, 'Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight' will release in 2026 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and S, Nintendo Switch 2 system, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store. Per Warner Bros. Games, '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.' 'Resident Evil Requiem' A new trailer was revealed for 'Resident Evil Requiem,' which is set for release in February. 'The Outer Worlds 2' Xbox announced an Oct. 29 release date for 'The Outer Worlds 2' and unveiled a new trailer for the game. 'World of Tanks: HEAT' and 'World of Tanks 2.0' Wargaming revealed 'World of Tanks: HEAT,' a new standalone free-to-play tactical vehicle shooter set in an alternate post WWII era, where players command hero-enhanced tanks in fast-paced 10v10 battles. The company also announced 'World of Tanks 2.0,' a 'transformative overhaul featuring the debut of brand-new Tier XI tanks, a completely redesigned Hangar and UI, a story-driven PvE mode on a never-before-seen map, a comprehensive rebalance of hundreds of vehicles, a next-generation matchmaker, and much more.' 'La Divina Commedia' Italian video game developer Jyamma Games unveiled new title 'La Divina Commedia.' Inspired by the monumental work of Italy's most celebrated poet, Dante Alighieri, 'La Divina Commedia' is an Action-RPG with dark fantasy touches and hack and slash gameplay features, set in a visionary universe that reinterprets the legendary imagery of Dante's work. 'Project Spectrum' Developer Team Jade revealed 'Project Spectrum,' its next flagship title that blends tactical, squad-based FPS action and asymmetric combat with an immersive, mystery-laden world. 'Delta Force' A new console launch trailer was released for 'Delta Force.' 'Marvel's Deadpool VR' The Nov. 18 release date for 'Marvel's Deadpool VR' and a new trailer were unveiled. Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week What's Coming to Disney+ in August 2025 What's Coming to Netflix in August 2025
Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight announced at Gamescom; open-world Gotham coming in 2026
Warner Bros. Games and TT Games revealed Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight. It will release in 2026 on multiple platforms. This game marks the return of Lego Batman after a decade. Players can explore an open-world Gotham. The game features Batman from different eras. Combat is inspired by the Arkham series. The game includes multiple difficulty modes. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads A Gotham built from every era Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Combat inspired by Arkham, cast led by Matt Berry Difficulty modes and unlockables A new era for TT games Batman is returning to consoles, this time in Lego form, with Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight Warner Bros. Games and TT Games officially unveiled the title on Tuesday(August 19) at Gamescom's Opening Night Live, confirming a 2026 release across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Windows PC, and Nintendo's upcoming Switch new game is the first dedicated Lego Batman console release in over a decade and represents TT Games' most ambitious superhero project to date. Unlike earlier Lego Batman entries, Legacy of the Dark Knight offers a fully open-world Gotham , where players can glide across skyscrapers, grapple through alleys, and drive different versions of the game spans multiple interpretations of Batman across comics, films, and games. Gameplay shown during the reveal featured Batman battling Penguin in a chase sequence inspired by Matt Reeves' 2022 film The Batman, as well as a Lego parody of Bane's iconic 'darkness' speech from Christopher Nolan's The Dark Knight Bros. described the project as 'a love letter to Batman,' weaving together decades of mythology. Jim Lee, President, Publisher, and Chief Creative Officer of DC, said in a statement: 'Whether he's the wrathful Dark Knight, the brilliant detective, or the unlikely father of the Bat-Fam, Batman has constantly evolved, shaped by the world around him while remaining a timeless symbol. This game brings together nearly every facet of his legacy, letting you experience the full range of what makes Batman iconic.'Unlike traditional Lego titles known for slapstick combat, Legacy of the Dark Knight draws heavily from Rocksteady's Arkham series. The demo featured Batman chaining together combo attacks, performing stealth takedowns, and using gadgets cast includes longtime allies Robin, Batgirl, Catwoman, Nightwing, and Commissioner Jim Gordon. Villains confirmed so far include Joker, Poison Ivy, Ra's al Ghul, Penguin, and Bane, the latter voiced by British actor and comedian Matt Berry, known for What We Do in the a first for the Lego franchise, TT Games has added multiple difficulty tiers, allowing players to choose between lighter family-friendly settings and a more punishing 'Dark Knight Mode.' Players connecting a WB Games account can unlock bonus outfits, including the Golden Age 2005 and 2022, TT Games produced more than 20 Lego titles, including the blockbuster Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga. But the studio has been quieter in recent years, as Warner Bros. experimented with other developers and Lego itself partnered with of the Dark Knight marks TT Games' return to form with its largest open-world Lego environment to date. The project also signals a new phase for the Lego gaming brand, leaning less on slapstick humor and more on cinematic storytelling, while retaining the accessibility that made the series popular with younger game is scheduled to release worldwide in 2026.
