TT Games is preparing to release LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight with a notable limitation that sets expectations early. Despite modern platform standards and a long development gap, the game will not include online co-op functionality. Players who want to experience the game together will need to do so through local couch co-op only, continuing a long-standing tradition within the LEGO video game lineup.
LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight is the studio’s first new LEGO title in four years and the fourth main entry in the LEGO Batman series. It also marks the franchise’s return to the DC Universe following 2018’s LEGO DC Super-Villains. From a technical standpoint, the game represents a shift for TT Games, as it is the first LEGO title developed using Unreal Engine 5. This move follows internal friction surrounding the proprietary engine used in LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, which reportedly complicated development and extended production timelines.
Beyond its technical foundation, the game makes several structural changes that differentiate it from previous LEGO releases. Instead of offering hundreds of playable characters, LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight limits players to just seven characters drawn from across Batman’s history. This narrower focus suggests a more curated experience, with gameplay systems and character abilities designed to feel more distinct rather than broadly interchangeable.
Combat also appears to take cues from WB Games’ more traditional Batman titles, particularly the Batman: Arkham series developed by Rocksteady. The familiar free-flow combat style has been adapted into a simplified form intended to suit LEGO’s younger audience, while still offering a sense of rhythm and responsiveness that long-time Batman game players will recognize. Character designs and costumes draw directly from comics and past adaptations, reinforcing the game’s emphasis on legacy rather than scale.
According to an official support FAQ released by WB Games, LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight will require no internet connection to play and no online subscriptions such as PlayStation Plus, Xbox Game Pass, or Nintendo Switch Online. The game will also launch without microtransactions, keeping progression and unlocks entirely self-contained. Internet access will only be required for post-launch updates.
The absence of online co-op is consistent with TT Games’ historical approach, as none of its previous LEGO titles have supported online multiplayer. The studio has traditionally framed LEGO games as shared, in-person experiences, particularly for younger players, where safety and accessibility are easier to manage. Still, the decision feels more limiting in the context of an open-world LEGO Batman game that appears designed to be longer and more involved than earlier entries.
As gaming habits continue to shift toward flexible, remote play, the lack of online co-op may discourage players who can’t regularly coordinate in-person sessions. While LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight introduces meaningful changes to combat, scope, and presentation, this missing feature remains a significant caveat for a franchise release arriving in 2026.
