Warner Bros. Games has confirmed a release date for Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, a highly anticipated game in the popular franchise, on May 29 for PC and consoles including PS5, Xbox Series X/S.
The game is set to feature an extensive cast of characters from the DC Comics universe, including Robin, Nightwing, Batgirl, Catwoman, and a plethora of villains such as The Joker, Two-Face, Poison Ivy, Mr. Freeze, The Penguin, and Bane. This level of detail is characteristic of Lego games, which are known for their vast array of characters and expansive storylines.
The release date coincides with the old release week of another popular game, Grand Theft Auto VI, sparking speculation that Rockstar may have deliberately delayed its own blockbuster to avoid competition from Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight. While this is purely speculative, it's clear that Warner Bros. Games wants to capitalize on the popularity of their beloved franchises.
In addition to the release date, Warner Bros. Games has announced that pre-orders for the game will be available starting at 11PM ET on December 11. The base game will cost $70, a price point that is consistent with other Lego titles in the series.
The announcement also comes at an interesting time for Warner Bros. Games, as Netflix recently made a bid of $82.7 billion to acquire a significant portion of the company's assets, including its gaming division. However, Netflix CEO Gregory Peters stated that they did not factor in the value of their gaming properties during the initial negotiations, suggesting that there may be an opportunity for Warner Bros. Games to explore other options or collaborations.
The exact nature and implications of this deal are still unclear, but it's clear that Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight is shaping up to be a highly anticipated release in 2023.
The game is set to feature an extensive cast of characters from the DC Comics universe, including Robin, Nightwing, Batgirl, Catwoman, and a plethora of villains such as The Joker, Two-Face, Poison Ivy, Mr. Freeze, The Penguin, and Bane. This level of detail is characteristic of Lego games, which are known for their vast array of characters and expansive storylines.
The release date coincides with the old release week of another popular game, Grand Theft Auto VI, sparking speculation that Rockstar may have deliberately delayed its own blockbuster to avoid competition from Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight. While this is purely speculative, it's clear that Warner Bros. Games wants to capitalize on the popularity of their beloved franchises.
In addition to the release date, Warner Bros. Games has announced that pre-orders for the game will be available starting at 11PM ET on December 11. The base game will cost $70, a price point that is consistent with other Lego titles in the series.
The announcement also comes at an interesting time for Warner Bros. Games, as Netflix recently made a bid of $82.7 billion to acquire a significant portion of the company's assets, including its gaming division. However, Netflix CEO Gregory Peters stated that they did not factor in the value of their gaming properties during the initial negotiations, suggesting that there may be an opportunity for Warner Bros. Games to explore other options or collaborations.
The exact nature and implications of this deal are still unclear, but it's clear that Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight is shaping up to be a highly anticipated release in 2023.
i mean who doesn't love the dc comics universe? and the fact that there's gonna be robin, nightwing, batgirl, and catwoman as playable characters is giving me all the feels 
i love how these games are always so detailed with the character selection it just makes them feel even more immersive. and $70 for a lego game? no way 
i'm def pre-ordering this ASAP 
! I mean, can you think of a better time for it? Grand Theft Auto VI is dropping around the same time and I'm sure fans are gonna be super excited to play both. But for real though, I love how Warner Bros. Games is hyping this game up - all these character announcements and a price point that's on par with other Lego games... it's like they're setting themselves up for massive success 
And let's not forget Netflix trying to buy out WB Games... that's just wild news 
Still, can't wait to get my hands on this game! 
but idk why rockstar delayed gtav6 to avoid competition tho lol like what's the point of having a best seller if no one can play it 
It's like a dream come true for fans of both Lego and Batman!
. Like, did you know that Lego games have consistently generated over $1 billion in revenue each year since 2014? 
Is this just speculation, or is Warner Bros. really trying to capitalize on their success?
They've been raking in some serious cash over the years! 
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The possibilities are endless! 
and 70 bucks is a bit steep but worth it if it's gonna be as awesome as everyone says it'll be 
. I hope they're not trying to suck all the attention away from each other. And at $70, that's a pretty steep price point... maybe they should consider a more affordable option for those of us who don't have a lot of disposable income 
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Like, are they even sure they're gonna make it by May 29 or what? And that price point for the base game is kinda steep. $70 for a Lego game? That's like, a lot of coins, fam 
. hope they make Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight as epic as the comics! 
The fact that they're including all these iconic villains like The Joker and Two-Face is just icing on the cake 
. It's perfect timing too, considering Grand Theft Auto VI is releasing around the same time - I wonder if Rockstar was feeling a little nervous about facing off against Lego Batman 
. Pre-orders are gonna fly off the shelves at $70 - that's a total steal! 
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. Can't wait to get my hands on that game and start playing! 
, but I'm still skeptical about the hype around this game... I mean, how many Lego games can we really fit into one game? It's gonna be all these characters, but is it just gonna be a bunch of mini-games and cutscenes strung together? And what's with the delayed release? Are they trying to distract us from Rockstar's actual game that's supposed to drop around the same time? 
And omg, the cast of characters they're including is insane - I mean, we need more Nightwing in our lives 
. I've been playing Lego games since they first came out and I'm always stoked to see what kind of zany storyline they'll create this time around.
. At least we have Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight to look forward to! And let's not forget that Netflix is making a move on Warner Bros. - could this be an interesting opportunity for the gaming division to explore new partnerships or get some more independence? We'll just have to wait and see 
. And with Netflix making a bid on Warner Bros., there are some interesting implications here, but I'm not convinced this game will be any different from the others...