With the recent release of LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight being received quite positively, a rumor has now indicated that we might see Task Force X making it into the game as DLC. According to X0XLEAK, the DLC will feature allies for Joker and Harley Quinn, and will include familiar characters from DC’s comics and movies.
Seemingly included in the Mayhem Collection out this September are Bronze Tiger, Captain Boomerang, Deadshot, Deathstroke, Javelin, Katana, Killer Croc, King Shark, Lester (The Electrocutioner?), Mongal, Polka Dot Man, Rick Flag, A.R.G.U.S, and Cops. These additions would bring many of the characters depicted in the two Suicide Squad movies over the last decade (and many from the comics).
LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight went into its May 22nd release date with a lot of momentum, having amassed a million wishlists just on Steam alone. This is potentially due to early positive coverage, with many first impressions praising it. In our own review, we gave it a 9 out of 10 thanks to a plethora of factors like a fun story that pays homage to several Batman works, and solid stealth and combat mechanics. In fact, we thought that its simplistic gameplay mechanics didn’t really hurt the overall experience much.
While primarily developed by TT Games, the credits for LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight showcase just how much of the title was a team effort. Among the people listed as having had a hand in making the game are Warner Bros. Games Montreal of on Batman: Arkham Origins and Gotham Knights fame and even Batman: Arkham series creator Rocksteady Studios.
LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight offers a fresh LEGO-styled take on the superhero. Rather than focusing on linear levels like other LEGO games, however, it features an open world. The narrative also spans several eras of Batman’s storied career, starting with a young Bruce Wayne who trains with the League of Shadows. Along the way, players get to meet several allies, including Jim Gordon, Catwoman, Robin, Nightwing, and Batgirl, as well as a variety of foes, including The Penguin, Mr Freeze, Poison Ivy, Bane, and The Joker, among many others.
On the gameplay side of things, LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight features a combat system involving combo-heavy beatdowns, as well as a variety of stealth techniques that will help players take on the many dangers presented by Gotham City. There are also plenty of options for traversing the world, from grappling and gliding to vehicles. Players can visit iconic locations like Ace Chemicals, Wayne Tower, and Arkham Asylum. The open world offers plenty of room for exploration thanks to its plethora of collectibles.
LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight is available on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S, with the Nintendo Switch 2 version out later.
