TT Games and Warner Bros. Games are finally showing more of LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, and the newest hands-on preview details make it look like the studio is aiming for a deeper, more collectible-heavy Batman game than many fans expected. Ahead of the game's May 22 release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, preview coverage has outlined a long list of features that go well beyond a simple action-platformer refresh.
The biggest headline is scale. According to the preview details shared by Brick Fanatics after attending a hands-on event, the game includes at least 100 unlockable suits, with even more promised through the Deluxe Edition and future DLC. That number alone gives the project a much broader wardrobe focus than past LEGO superhero titles, and some of the newly spotted costumes already hint at how playful the final lineup could be. Reported examples include Skeleton Gordon, Nine Lives Catwoman, and a Batman '66 version of Robin.
Another welcome reveal is the return of Red Bricks, one of the most beloved extras in the long-running TT formula. This time, they are not just cheat-style bonuses. Once unlocked, they can apparently be used to recolor suits and vehicles with themed palettes such as Artist, Feline, Filthy Rich, Ninja, Nautical, Gothic, Flower Power, Power Plant, Festive, and GCPD. That sounds like the kind of feature that could keep completionists busy long after the credits roll, especially if Gotham is packed with optional collectibles and side activities.
The preview also suggests a stronger sense of progression across the Batcave itself. Rather than functioning as a static menu hub, the Batcave can reportedly expand over time, with new areas unlocked through specialized excavator machines that cost studs to activate. That gives the home base more purpose and ties it directly to the game's economy. Suit storage is part of that appeal too, with dedicated spaces for Batman, Robin, Batgirl, Jim Gordon, Catwoman, Nightwing, and Talia al Ghul. There is even mention of a secret bonus area that may be reserved for extra DLC content.
Just as interesting is how much information the game seems willing to surface to players. The pause menu reportedly exposes a detailed snapshot of the overall collectible hunt, including at least 23 Red Bricks, 30 Gold or Skill Bricks, 170 Trophies, 121 Toys, 200 WayneTech Caches, 30 Vehicles, and 100 Suits. That kind of visible checklist matters in a LEGO game. It tells players early on that there is plenty to chase, and it makes every level feel like part of a larger completion map rather than a one-and-done story beat.
Moment-to-moment gameplay details are starting to sound more varied as well. Catwoman can crack safes to uncover hidden items such as minikits, and level-end mission summaries track performance while awarding rewards like new suits and Skill Bricks. The example cited in the preview is the mission Carmine Falcone, which unlocks a gold Skill Brick plus fresh outfits for Batman and Jim Gordon. There are also hidden interview tapes scattered through Gotham, a feature that clearly nods to Rocksteady's Arkham series while keeping the tone lighter and more playful.
Even small touches sound smart. The title screen reportedly changes depending on the suit currently equipped by the main character, and it also serves as the place to redeem codes bundled with four recently released LEGO Batman sets. There is also a Bat-Mite store inside the Batcave, adding another place to spend studs on suits, props, and other extras.
None of this confirms whether Legacy of the Dark Knight will land among TT Games' best, but the preview does make one thing clear: this is not being positioned as a stripped-down, nostalgia-only return. Between the huge suit count, the collectible spread, the evolving Batcave, and systems that reward players for digging into Gotham, the game looks built for fans who want reasons to stick around. With launch now close, the next question is whether all of that ambition feels as good in hand as it does on paper.
Source: Brick Fanatics preview coverage of the May 2026 hands-on event.
