A love letter to the Bat

TT Games has made a lot of LEGO adventures, but LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight might be its finest. Released May 22, 2026, on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, and built in Unreal Engine 5, it became the highest-rated LEGO game ever on Metacritic, dethroning The Skywalker Saga after four years. It earns the honor by celebrating not one Batman but all of them.

Rather than adapt a single storyline, the game charts Bruce Wayne from his League of Shadows training into Gotham's protector while paying tribute to Batman's multimedia legacy across comics, film, and television, complete with archival Adam West and Kevin Conroy voice recordings.

Arkham-light, brick-built

The big evolution is combat. TT Games borrowed liberally from Rocksteady's Arkham series, giving Batman a freeflow fighting system that feels far punchier than the button-mashing of older LEGO titles. Traversing an open-world Gotham via grappling hook, glide, and Batmobile is a genuine joy, and a customizable Batcave adds a personal touch. Seven playable heroes, from Nightwing to Talia al Ghul, each bring distinct gadgets, and the sprawling rogues' gallery keeps the set pieces varied.

The classic LEGO DNA remains, the collectibles, the drop-in co-op, the affectionate humor, so this still plays like a LEGO game. But the added combat depth and open Gotham give it a weight the series has often lacked.

What works and what doesn't

Pros: Arkham-inspired combat that finally gives LEGO brawling real bite, and a joyful open-world Gotham.
Pros: A heartfelt tribute to Batman's history, including archival Adam West and Kevin Conroy audio.
Cons: The core LEGO loop of smashing and collecting can still feel repetitive over a long campaign.
Cons: Some backtracking and familiar mission structure keep it from fully escaping the formula.

Verdict

Legacy of the Dark Knight is both the best LEGO game to date and one of the most affectionate Batman celebrations in any medium. The Arkham-inspired combat modernizes the formula, the open Gotham is a delight to explore, and the reverent nods to decades of Batman history give it genuine heart. It remains a LEGO game at its core, with the repetition that implies, but it is the studio operating at the peak of its powers. For Batman fans and families alike, this is essential, joyful, and unexpectedly moving.