Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight Moves Its Release Date A Week Earlier

Since Lego DC Super-Villains dropped in late 2018, the Lego Batman franchise has laid as dormant as a bat during the daytime. Legacy of the Dark Knight, the series' upcoming entry, is one of my most anticipated games of the year, and while the wait has felt agonizing, it turns out I won't have to wait as long as I feared. In a brief new trailer, WB Games has announced that Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight's release date is moving to be a week sooner: the game now launches on May 22.

This change also means that people who purchase the pricier version of the game will get access sooner, as well. The deluxe edition comes with all the game's DLC, as well as 72-hour early access, meaning you'll be able to play starting May 19. DLC includes the Legacy Collection (three packs, each with new costumes for all 7 playable characters), which is available at launch, and the Mayhem Collection, which adds new levels where you can play as The Joker and Harley Quinn. You can see the full details in the graphic below, but note that the release date in the top left corner has since changed to May 22.

Legacy of the Dark Knight takes the Lego Batman aesthetic and mashes it with the gameplay of the beloved Arkham games. It features overhauled combat, an open world to explore, and even difficulty levels for those who want more of a challenge than the kid-friendly Lego titles usually provide. Its story mode comprises of highlights from across Batman's history, including references from the aforementioned Rocksteady games as well as scenes from the animated and live-action film and TV adaptations. For more on the game, check out our hands-on impressions from Gamescom.

For other news on highly anticipated games launching sooner than announced, you can read about how Capcom's Pragmata is also releasing one week earlier.