There’s no particular reason for moving the date up, but 007 First Light may be the reason. It was previously slated for March 27th but faced a delay to May 27th – the same week as Legacy of the Dark Knight. Perhaps TT Games and Warner Bros. Games are unwilling to risk any competition, especially considering the popularity of James Bond.

Either way, it’s good news for Batman fans, especially with how Legacy of the Dark Knight is shaping up. Most recently, the development team highlighted just how far it goes to recreate iconic scenes from the Caped Crusader’s history, including the Joker vandalizing a museum to the tune of Prince’s “Partyman” from Tim Burton’s Batman.

It also spoke more about the smaller roster of playable characters and how each has more depth than your average LEGO stand-in (which goes well with the deeper, Free Flow-esque combat system). We also learned more about how various henchmen operate in Gotham – head here for more details.

LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight is coming to Xbox Series X/S, PS5, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2.

Benefits include money and access to unique vehicles, but things can get dicey once The Dark Knight appears. Playing as Batman (or one of six other characters), you’ll not only have to deal with thugs wielding weapons but also shields that can block direct punches. There are also the brutes, who won’t go down easily. Of course, as the PSA notes, Batman’s gadgets are indeed better, and no plan survives first contact.

Hilariously, it even provides a reason why the henchmen never go down with a single strike. It’s because standing in place, disoriented and confused, may motivate The Bat to go beat up someone else. Hey, if it works, it works.

LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight debuts on May 29th for Xbox Series X/S, PS5, and PC, with the Nintendo Switch 2 version set for later. It’s an amalgamation of the Caped Crusader’s illustrious history, and even includes recreations of classic scenes, like this one from Tim Burton’s Batman.

“So you are constantly upgrading and developing new skills and opening up new abilities for each of those characters. Within the Bat family, as well, we really wanted to focus on making those characters really unique, making their personalities come across and their abilities very distinct.”

This means that each one of the characters will play differently. Batman, for instance, has access to his grappling hook and batarangs, while Catwoman engages in fights with her whip, which offers her some range, as well as a group of kittens that can be set on an enemy with a laser pointer. Smith has also confirmed that LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight will continue the franchise’s tradition of featuring plenty of collectibles for players to discover.

“The story is more focused on a tighter roster of characters that are now more differentiated with much deeper gameplay,” he explained. “So they work well in partnership with each other, and we then want to give you lots and lots of options to see the full range of what those characters can be by giving you more than a hundred different suits to collect.”

“So you still get that moment in the Bat Cave where you’ve got all the different suits from all the different characters arrayed in front of you, colorful and glorious. You’re still compelled to want to complete that collection.”

Smith had also spoken about the May 29th release date for LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight across PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S and Nintendo Switch 2, noting that the delay of Grand Theft Auto 6 ended up helping TT Games quite a bit. Rockstar’s title was originally planned for release on May 26th, which would have conflicted with the Spring 2026 window TT Games had in mind for LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight. Thankfully for the studio, GTA 6 has been pushed back to November 19th.

“Look, I want to play that game [GTA 6], but we’re also really glad to have some space for people to play LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight. We’re giving you an open city and a fantastic experience for all players. Which I thoroughly recommend,” he said.

For more on LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, take a look at how it calls back to Tim Burton’s 1989 film Batman with its latest trailer featuring the song “Partyman” by Prince. The video lovingly recreates the art museum scene from the film, with Joker vandalizing several precious works. Also check out how Shai Matheson feels about portraying Batman, especially since he has been a self-professed fan of the character for his entire life.

Inviting his cronies to “broaden their minds,” the Joker (played by Jack Nicholson in the 1989 film) sets about vandalizing precious works. While it’s not completely one-to-one – we’re sadly missing the part where he stops Bob from ruining something – seeing all other shenanigans set to Prince’s funky beat more than makes up for it.

Of course, Vicki Vale isn’t waiting on the second floor – Joker and his crew dip, after which Batman and Catwoman drop in to investigate. One of many scene changes that will tie together TT Games’ new story.

LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight launches on May 29th for Xbox Series X/S, PS5, and PC (Switch 2 players will have to wait until later). Among other media, we’ve seen it draw inspiration from the comic books, Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight Rises, The Batman, and even Rocksteady’s Batman Arkham titles.

While it’s a big enough release on its own, TT Games is happy not competing against the likes of Grand Theft Auto 6. Head here for more details.

Speaking to IGN, TT Games Head of Production and Strategic Director, Jonathan Smith, revealed that the team always wanted to launch in Spring 2026 and appreciates the “space” now available. “Look, I want to play that game [GTA 6], but we’re also really glad to have some space for people to play LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight. We’re giving you an open city and a fantastic experience for all players. Which I thoroughly recommend.”

Of course, Legacy of the Dark Knight is digging even deeper than your average open-world LEGO Batman title. Presenting an original story, it draws on all types of fiction for the Dark Knight, from comic books to iconic movies like The Batman and Christopher Nolan’s trilogy. There’s also the combat, which more than amply borrows from the Free Flow Combat made famous by the Arkham games.

While seven playable characters (including Catwoman, Robin, and more) may seem like a downgrade from previous LEGO titles, TT Games is seemingly offering more in-depth playstyles than before. Unfortunately, co-op is local-only and doesn’t support online play.

LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight launches on May 29th for Xbox Series X/S, PS5, and PC, with the Switch 2 version arriving at a later date.

In a new Steam Community post, the developer confirmed that its recommended RAM had gone from 32 GB to 16 GB due to ongoing testing. While other hardware hasn’t changed, it clarified that these requirements weren’t final. “We will be continuing to optimize and make improvements as we move closer to launch.”

Of course, such concerns only heightened following RAM shortages that struck the industry since late last year, following the strategic partnership between OpenAI and Samsung. This resulted in RAM costs across the industry increasing dramatically and affecting various manufacturers. It even resulted in Valve’s Steam Machine getting delayed, though it’s still launching in the first half of this year.

Whether RAM shortages will affect the pricing for current and next-gen consoles remains to be seen. However, for many developers, it means less leeway to get away with high system requirements, especially at a time when every sale counts.

LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight launches on May 29th for Xbox Series X/S, PS5, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2. Head here for some extensive gameplay.

He also went on to note how his portrayal of the superhero was based on Michael Keaton’s depiction from 1989’s Batman. “I’ve been a Batman fan my whole life, so I feel like it’s all in my veins. I’ve watched the films since I was probably too young. Batman Returns is my favorite film of all time, regardless of Batman,” said Matheson, referring to the Keaton-led 1992 sequel to Tim Burton’s Batman. “Michael Keaton was always my go-to Batman,” he continued. “I think it was sort of in me all along.”

“I’ve watched everything before doing it – I watched all the films again, I watched a lot of clips on YouTube of different things, different Arkham clips, just tried to immerse myself.”

Matheson also spoke about having his name join the star-studded list of actors who have portrayed Batman over the years, from Keaton to Kevin Conroy, who portrayed the superhero in Batman: The Animated Series as well as Rocksteady’s Batman: Arkham series. “First of all, in voice, Kevin Conroy is the go-to, the greatest of all time. So, it’s very scary,” he said, before going on to note that he is “petrified to join this list of people that have contributed their voice and their acting talent to this game and to this character.”

When it comes to portraying the character, Matheson said that he feels “unbelievably humbled to be doing it. I feel like a competition winner to just be involved.”

Matheson being a fan of Batman seems like a great fit for LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, especially since developer TT Games’ strategic director Johnathan Smith had spoken about wanting to draw on a wide variety of Batman fiction for the upcoming title.

“So, it’s a fusion of all those iconic moments that you remember, laced and woven with deep cut references and our own humorous jokes, to bring the experience of becoming the Dark Knight to life for players,” said Smith back in September. “We draw upon them all, and we bring them together, and then we create one story that unifies and is essential.”

“We feel it’s a huge privilege,” he continued. “We feel we’ve got the richest amount of material to draw from, and we are so excited that no one’s ever put all those pieces together in one experience with a video game. We can do that in a way that no one’s ever seen or experienced before, with new technology and a really immersive Gotham city, with mechanics that progress the player experience to match the emotional journey of the character.”

For more details about LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, check out how TT Games plans to “distill decades of fantastic storytelling” with the game.

The new trailer highlights the various heroes that will assist Batman, including Robin, Catwoman, Nightwing, and yes, even Commissioner Gordon. Of course, Gotham City deserves a better class of criminal, which is why The Joker is present, but you’ll also have to contend with Bane, The Penguin, and Poison Ivy among other iconic foes.

LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight is the latest in the TT Games’ series. However, it has no connection to previous titles, focusing on an original story inspired by the Caped Crusader’s various adventures through the years, from the Nolan-verse and The Batman to Adam West’s beloved TV series. Stay tuned for more details and announcements from The Game Awards.

A new trailer seems a given, but with a release in 2026 – and the first half of the year effectively clear after Grand Theft Auto 6’s delay – we could get a launch date. If nothing else, it should underscore the sheer scale of Gotham City’s open world (and the franchise’s signature humor).

LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight is coming to Xbox Series X/S, PS5, PC and Nintendo Switch 2. Instead of an extensive roster, players will control Batman and six of his trusted allies, including the Bat Family’s Nightwing, Robin, and Batgirl, alongside Jim Gordon, Catwoman and even Talia al Ghul.

It’s an original story, but it features numerous elements from different comic books, films, and more, right down to the different Batmobiles and skins. Check out a full level’s worth of gameplay featuring the Red Hood Gang.

First up is Cyberpunk 2077 developer CD Projekt RED. It retweeted its announcement from back in October 2020. “No more delays are happening” for the highly anticipated FPS/RPG, which, naturally, wasn’t the case. It’s all the more amusing given how Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick is confident about GTA 6’s new release date.

Then you have Sean Murray of No Man’s Sky fame, who simply wrote, “Every other publisher right now” with a montage of firefighters rushing through drills. And while humorous, it’s absolutely likely that other companies shift their major Fall 2026 releases to avoid GTA 6 as much as possible.

LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight developer TT Games said, “Looks like Batman needs to delay his trip to Miami.” Of course, you also have Devolver Digital, which is committed to releasing a game on the same date as Grand Theft Auto 6 in defiance of other publishers. “You can’t escape us. November 19, 2026, it is then.”

As for why a delay was announced so far out, Zelnick said it was for the sake of marketing, to “give consumers as much certainty as possible,” and, in case you missed it the first time, “We feel quite good about this date.”