The Game Awards 2025 leak train kept rolling with one of the strangest discoveries yet. A Reddit user named XavierEL1 found that while the LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight Steam page showed nothing in English, simply switching the language setting to Spanish revealed the full release date: May 29, 2026. The accidental disclosure happened hours before TT Games and Warner Bros. officially announced the date during The Game Awards broadcast, proving once again that someone somewhere always forgets to hide something.
The Language Barrier That Wasn’t
The leak came from Warner Bros. Games’ own LEGO holiday sale page on Steam, which currently proclaims “LEGO Batman: Legend of the Dark Night Coming Soon!” Yes, they misspelled both “Legacy” and “Knight” on their official page, which makes the accidental date reveal feel entirely on-brand. When XavierEL1 checked the page in Spanish, they found text explicitly stating “LEGO BATMAN COMING MAY 29 2026” in English, because apparently whoever manages the Spanish translation was either ahead of schedule or didn’t get the memo about keeping dates secret.
By the time other users tried to verify the leak, Warner Bros. had already scrubbed the date from all language versions of the page. The screenshot evidence survived though, and XavierEL1’s post gained traction on the Gaming Leaks and Rumours subreddit. What makes this particularly funny is that the leaker claimed to have insider information suggesting a mid-to-late April release originally, which they theorized might have been pushed to May after GTA 6’s delay. The Steam leak essentially confirmed their earlier prediction.
Filling the GTA 6 Void
The May 29, 2026 date puts LEGO Batman just days after Grand Theft Auto 6’s now-cancelled May 16 slot. Rockstar delayed GTA 6 indefinitely in late 2025, opening up a massive gap in the spring gaming calendar that would have been dominated by the most anticipated game in years. Multiple titles are now shuffling into that window, including the life simulation game Paralives and apparently a LEGO superhero adventure. It’s a smart move by Warner Bros., capitalizing on a period where millions of disappointed GTA fans will be looking for something else to play.
The timing also positions LEGO Batman nicely ahead of Matt Reeves’ The Batman Part II, scheduled for October 2027. There’s a whole year between the game and the movie, giving TT Games plenty of runway to build hype and potentially benefit from renewed Batman fever as the film’s marketing campaign kicks into gear. Warner Bros. is clearly banking on the Batman IP remaining red-hot across multiple media formats.
What Makes This Game Different
LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight represents a significant departure from previous LEGO games in several ways. Most notably, it features only seven playable characters: Batman, Jim Gordon, Robin, Nightwing, Batgirl, Catwoman, and Talia al Ghul. This is a massive reduction from typical LEGO games that let you unlock hundreds of characters. The trade-off is that each of the seven heroes has unique combat movesets, signature gadgets, and meaningful gameplay differences.
The combat system takes clear inspiration from Rocksteady’s Batman Arkham series, featuring fluid combo chains, stealth takedowns, and gadget-based crowd control. Batman can use his Batclaw to pull enemies toward him, Batarangs to stun groups, and explosive gel to blow through obstacles. Partner characters bring their own tools: Jim Gordon has a foam sprayer, Robin uses a line launcher from his circus acrobat training, Batgirl wields a hackarang for bypassing security, and Catwoman relies on her whip. The game even includes difficulty settings beyond typical LEGO fare, with a Caped Crusader mode and an even harder Dark Knight difficulty.
Spanning Batman’s Entire History
Where previous LEGO Batman games told original stories, Legacy of the Dark Knight pulls from the character’s entire 85-year multimedia history. The trailers have shown clear references to Tim Burton’s 1989 Batman, Joel Schumacher’s Batman and Robin, Christopher Nolan’s Dark Knight trilogy, and Matt Reeves’ The Batman. Heath Ledger’s Joker appears quoting “Why so serious?” Michelle Pfeiffer’s Catwoman struts around in her iconic costume. Matt Berry voices Bane doing his best Tom Hardy impression. It’s essentially a greatest-hits compilation of Batman’s most famous moments rebuilt in LEGO brick form.
The game promises over 100 different Batsuits to collect, ranging from the Golden Age Detective Comics design to modern film versions. Each costume is lovingly detailed to match its source material, whether that’s a comic book, TV show, or movie. Players can display their collection in the Batcave alongside various Batmobiles, Batcycles, trophies, and other collectibles found throughout Gotham. For Batman superfans, it’s basically a playable museum of the character’s evolution across decades.
Open World Gotham
Legacy of the Dark Knight features a fully open-world LEGO version of Gotham City, complete with iconic landmarks like Arkham Asylum, Ace Chemicals, and Wayne Tower. Players can grapple between buildings using Batman’s launcher, glide across the skyline with the Batglider, or cruise the streets in various Batmobiles. The city is described as a living playground full of crimes to stop, puzzles to solve, side content to discover, and secrets hidden in every alley and rooftop.
Unlike the more linear levels of previous LEGO games, this structure encourages exploration and experimentation. You might be swinging toward a main story mission when you hear police chatter about a robbery in progress, then decide to detour and stop it. The open-world design also supports the game’s two-player local co-op mode, though notably there’s no online multiplayer. TT Games is betting that couch co-op remains appealing enough for families and friends who game together in the same physical space.
Pre-Orders and Editions
Pre-orders are currently available for the standard edition at $69.99 and a deluxe edition at a higher price point. Both versions include The Dark Knight Returns Batsuit as a pre-order bonus, inspired by Frank Miller’s legendary comic series. The Deluxe Edition sweetens the deal with three-day early access starting May 26, 2026, letting hardcore fans jump in before the official May 29 launch. The game will release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and S, PC via Steam and Epic Games Store, and Nintendo Switch 2, with the Switch version’s exact date to be announced later.
Warner Bros. is also releasing four physical LEGO sets tied to the game in March 2026. Three Batmobile sets and one Batman logo set will each include codes for in-game DLC, specifically gold variants of the vehicles and Batman himself. It’s classic cross-promotion between the toy and gaming divisions, giving collectors another reason to invest in both products.
FAQs
When does LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight release?
LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight launches on May 29, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2. Deluxe Edition buyers get three-day early access starting May 26.
How did the release date leak?
A Reddit user discovered that switching the Steam page language to Spanish revealed the May 29, 2026 date in text, even though the English version showed nothing. Warner Bros. quickly removed the date after the leak spread online.
How many characters can you play as?
Unlike typical LEGO games with hundreds of playable characters, Legacy of the Dark Knight features only seven: Batman, Jim Gordon, Robin, Nightwing, Batgirl, Catwoman, and Talia al Ghul. Each has unique combat moves and gadgets.
Does the game have online multiplayer?
No, LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight only supports local two-player couch co-op. There is no online multiplayer mode.
What Batman movies and comics does it cover?
The game spans Batman’s entire history including Tim Burton’s films, Joel Schumacher’s movies, Christopher Nolan’s Dark Knight trilogy, Matt Reeves’ The Batman, and various comic book eras. It features over 100 different Batsuits from across all media.
Who voices Bane in the game?
Actor and comedian Matt Berry voices Bane, doing an impression inspired by Tom Hardy’s performance from The Dark Knight Rises.
Is it like the Arkham games?
The combat system takes heavy inspiration from the Batman Arkham series with fluid combos, stealth takedowns, and gadget-based gameplay, but maintains the humor and accessibility of LEGO games. It also features an open-world Gotham City to explore.
Conclusion
The Spanish language Steam leak is just another entry in The Game Awards 2025’s hall of shame when it comes to keeping secrets. Between this, the 007 First Light trailer posting early, two Tomb Raider games leaking, and various other mishaps, it’s been an absolute disaster for companies trying to coordinate surprise announcements. But while Warner Bros. might be frustrated about losing their big reveal moment, the leak actually generated additional buzz and discussion around LEGO Batman in the days leading up to the show. By the time the official announcement happened during The Game Awards, fans already knew when to expect the game and were primed to dissect every detail of the new trailer. May 29, 2026 is now firmly marked on calendars across the gaming world, Spanish leak or not. Just remember to check your Steam pages in multiple languages before The Game Awards next year, because apparently that’s where all the secrets hide.