The Caped Crusader, the World’s Greatest Detective, DC’s Dark Knight – whatever name you prefer, Batman has transcended the medium in which he was created and become modern day folklore; a tale we are all so familiar with, that stands shoulder to shoulder with ancient myths and legends… but this legend only comes out at night and has a really cool car.
Batman first appeared in Detective Comics #27 in 1939, and his character was so popular that he eventually POW-ed and SWOOSH-ed his way off the page and onto television screens in 1943.
Starring in the pages of DC’s comics from 1939 to today, Batman also influenced TV, film, and animation for decades before the Dark Knight eventually found himself in video games. Gaming became a whole new medium for Batman where he headlined many celebrated and award-winning titles, including one of the most loved gaming franchises of all time. Even now, Batman finds new ways to excite audiences, such as audiobooks, theme-park rides, virtual reality, etc.
In the decades that Batman has entertained fans, he has been reinvented, reimagined, and recast countless times, with each approach varying drastically; the camp and colorful exploits of the 1960’s Batman TV show is worlds apart from the noir of the 2022 film, ‘The Batman’. So, with so much variety in tone, how do you possibly bring it all together into one project? The answer: with Lego minifigures and bricks!
Our latest trailer shares a new glimpse into the exciting world of Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, where you will be able to experience the essential Batman story, from origin to legend. That’s right. In this one game, you are going to play through decades of Bruce Wayne’s life, from a young boy on an ill-fated trip to the movies with his parents, through his time as a fledgling crime-fighter taking on Gotham’s organized crime, all the way to becoming a legend as the leader of the Bat-Family.
To do this, we put together a timeline of comics, movies, and TV shows to identify the recurring beats and distill down what we believe to be the definitive Batman myth. It immediately became apparent that, to do it justice, we would have to amalgamate a multitude of Batman media in a way that has never been done before.
That means players will be able to wheel The Joker from ‘The Dark Knight’ film through gameplay reminiscent of the opening section of the Batman: Arkham Asylum video game, and take a version of Jim Gordon inspired by The Batman movie into Ace Chemicals for a confrontation with Red Hood One that mirrors not only the 1989 Batman film, but a number of iconic comics too.
In a bid to make this game the most authentic as possible, we made it our duty to put fans first and attempt to pay respect to as much Batman media as we could.
But wait, there are so many different versions of these beloved characters, how do you pick just one? Great question, reader. The new trailer shows off a fresh look at several playable characters joining the Caped Crusader in the fight to save Gotham City, including Robin, Nightwing, Batgirl, and Catwoman, all equipped with their own unique skills and gadgets. We think you’ll especially enjoy Selina Kyle’s signature whip and drone kitten.
You’ll also notice a number of new DC Super-Villains in the trailer. For some, we chose iterations we felt we could have the most fun with, for others we chose what we believe are the indisputably iconic portrayals. And for a special few, we wanted to have our cake and eat it too. Come on – how are we supposed to feature just one iteration of The Joker? And what are we supposed to do with the Penguin now that ‘The Batman’ has given us yet another iconic interpretation of Oswald Cobblepot?
It’s impossible to choose, right? Well, with Bruce Wayne, we knew we were going to see him grow and evolve on his journey to become a crime-fighting legend, so we thought: why don’t we do that with some of the villains, too? In the game, the villains, the heroes, and Gotham City itself, all evolve with Batman, just like they have over the years. Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight is an all-new Batman experience, but one that we promise will feel familiar, no matter who your favorite Batman is.