LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight Reveals 7 Playable Characters

The FAQ section for LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight has revealed that the game will feature 7 playable characters.

See below the most relevant questions (via official website):

Which characters will be playable in LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight?
LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight will feature seven playable characters, including Batman, Jim Gordon, Robin, Nightwing, Batgirl, Catwoman, and Talia al Ghul. Each character is equipped with unique abilities, combos, and gadgets – such as Batman’s Batclaw, Jim Gordon’s foam sprayer, Robin’s Grapple Gun, and Catwoman’s whip.

Which villains will players face in LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight?
Players will face the most notorious DC supervillains in Gotham City, including The Joker, The Penguin, Poison Ivy, Ra’s al Ghul, Bane, and more.

Will LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight have an original story?
LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight will feature a new and dynamic LEGO Batman combat system, delivering an authentic expression of Batman’s fighting style with fluid attack chains, spectacular takedowns, and powerful gadgets. Batarangs can distract or stun enemies and the Batclaw can pull them in close, while other playable characters have their own unique gear, including Jim Gordon’s foam sprayer, Robin’s Grapple Gun, and Catwoman’s whip.

What kind of gameplay will LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight have?
LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight will feature a new and dynamic LEGO Batman combat system, delivering an authentic expression of Batman’s fighting style with fluid attack chains, spectacular takedowns, and powerful gadgets. Batarangs can distract or stun enemies and the Batclaw can pull them in close, while other playable characters have their own unique gear, including Jim Gordon’s foam sprayer, Robin’s Grapple Gun, and Catwoman’s whip.

Will LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight have an open world?
Yes, LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight will feature an open-world Gotham City to explore, with puzzles to solve, challenges to complete, collectibles to gather, crimes to stop and surprises to discover on every corner, alley and rooftop, plus well-known locations like Ace Chemicals, Gotham Botanical Garden, Wayne Tower, and Arkham Asylum.

Will vehicles be drivable in LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight?
Yes, LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight will feature a variety of different Batmobiles and Batbikes.

Will LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight have online co-op gameplay?
Fans of all ages can enjoy the game solo or team up with a friend or family member through two-player local co-op. Online co-op will not be available.

Additionally, GameSpot has released 30 minutes of in-game footage. Watch it below.

LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight will launch in 2026 for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC.