LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight Review Roundup — 85 Average on OpenCritic

Critical Reception

LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight has arrived to strong critical acclaim, achieving an 85 average score and a 96% recommendation rate on OpenCritic across 24 reviews. GAMINGbible awarded a perfect 10/10, stating the game "deserves to stand proud as one of the best games of 2026 and within LEGO and Batman's history." Eurogamer.pt called it "not just one of the best LEGO Batman games—it's one of the best Batman games and one of the best LEGO games."

Rocksteady's Fingerprints

One of the most discussed revelations has been the confirmation that Rocksteady—the studio behind the Batman: Arkham trilogy—is credited as a co-developer on the project. This detail has resonated strongly with fans who have waited over a decade for a worthy Arkham successor. "It's crazy that the Arkham successor we've been waiting for is somehow a LEGO game," one community member wrote, capturing the sentiment of many.

Gameplay and Platforms

Early hands-on impressions from players who received the game before Walmart broke street date described a compelling open-world experience. Driving "The Batman" mobile through the game world and engaging with street-level combat was described as "a damn blast." The game launches May 22, 2026 simultaneously on Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.