The new Lego Batman game launches very soon, so here’s how and where to get the best pre-order deals and even start playing right this second.
Traveller’s Tales used to be able to pump out new Lego video games every year, but even they’ve been affected by the need for lengthier development times on big budget games.
While it has been four years since Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, Traveller’s Tales latest release, Lego Batman: Legacy Of The Dark Knight, has thankfully been worth the wait.
Aside from being a very solid Lego game, it’s also the next best thing to a new Batman: Arkham game. So, if you’ve yet to secure a copy, here’s a breakdown on the best places to buy it ahead of launch.
When does Lego Batman: Legacy Of The Dark Knight launch?
Lego Batman: Legacy Of The Dark Knight is scheduled to launch on Friday, May 22 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
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There are plans for a Nintendo Switch 2 version of the game as well, but while pre-orders for it are available at retailers, it currently lacks a release window.
Is there early access for Lego Batman: Legacy Of The Dark Knight?
Yes, it is possible to play Lego Batman: Legacy Of The Dark Knight right now through an early access period. However, this is only available to you if you pre-order the more expensive deluxe edition.
What is included in the deluxe edition of Lego Batman: Legacy Of The Dark Knight?
Aside from the base game and early access, the deluxe edition of Lego Batman: Legacy Of The Dark Knight comes with something called the Legacy Collection, which is three DLC packs rolled in one.
The Arkham Trilogy pack, the Party Music pack, and the Batman Beyond pack each contain seven extra suits (one for each of the game’s playable characters), plus a new Batmobile and five Batcave props.
You’ll also receive the Mayhem Collection, which doesn’t become available until September, but includes a new story mission that lets you play as the Joker and Harley Quinn. Plus, a Sinister pack that throws in another seven suits, one Batmobile, and five Batcave props.
What are the best pre-order deals for Lego Batman: Legacy Of The Dark Knight?
The standard edition of Lego Batman: Legacy Of The Dark Knight retails for £59.99 digitally on both consoles and PC, but you can buy a physical copy for less than that.
Amazon and Very are the best places to buy from since they’re selling physical copies for £45.99. Alternatively, Hit is selling the game for a smidge less at £45.85.
As for the deluxe edition, it’s being sold for £79.99 digitally, but you can buy it from Amazon, Very, Argos, or Smyths at a reduced price of £61.99 or from Hit for £61.85.
Pre-ordering either the standard or deluxe edition also nets you an additional suit for Batman based on his appearance in the 1980s comic book The Dark Knight Returns.
Which movies is Lego Batman: Legacy Of The Dark Knight based on?
Unlike Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, which simply adapted all nine of the mainline Star Wars movies, Lego Batman: Legacy Of The Dark Knight is an amalgamation of various Batman media.
While it does adapt elements from the live action movies, such as the original 1989 Tim Burton movie and the more recent The Batman from 2022, it also draws from the original comics, the 90s cartoon, and other Batman video games to craft its own story.
Does Lego Batman: Legacy Of The Dark Knight have multiplayer?
Yes, the entirety of Lego Batman: Legacy Of The Dark Knight can be played in co-op with two players. However, there is no support for online co-op so only local co-op is available.
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