LEGO Batman: The Legacy of the Dark Knight – New Trailer Featuring Seal’s “Kiss From A Rose

by Bruno Pferd May 12, 2026

written by Bruno Pferd May 12, 2026

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Lego Batman: The Legacy of the Dark Knight is set to launch on May 22 for multiple platforms, featuring a vast cast of DC characters and a blend of humor, dynamic cinematics, and fan service.
The games trailer utilizes Seals Kiss From A Rose, adding a significant layer to its presentation and drawing parallels with the iconic 1995 film Batman Forever.
Preorders for both Standard and Deluxe Editions are open now, with early access starting May 19 for those who choose the Deluxe Edition. The Dark Knight Returns Batsuit will be included in all preorders.
Post-launch, the Deluxe Edition will offer additional content packs, promising continued enjoyment for fans of the game.

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The launch trailer for Lego Batman: The Legacy of the Dark Knight has been released just weeks before the game’s anticipated debut. This latest trailer prominently features Seal’s classic song “Kiss From A Rose,” a musical choice that adds a significant layer to the game’s presentation. The song, famously the main theme of the 1995 film Batman Forever, was one of Seal’s early singles and achieved widespread recognition. Developed by Traveller’s Tales Games, a studio well-known for its extensive work on the Lego video game series, Lego Batman: The Legacy of the Dark Knight is expected to deliver the studio’s signature blend of pervasive humor, ultradynamic cinematics, and fan service. The gameplay mechanics are reportedly adapted from the Batman Arkham games, presented in a much more family-friendly and humorous fashion. The trailer itself showcases fresh cinematic and gameplay moments, featuring a comprehensive cast of popular DC characters. These include Robin, Nightwing, Batgirl, Jim Gordon, Catwoman, Talia al Ghul, The Joker, Poison Ivy, Mr. Freeze, Two-Face, Ra’s al Ghul, and Bane, alongside numerous other notorious supervillains from the DC universe. WB Games is the producer of this title.

LEGO Batman: The Legacy of Dark Knight – Global Release & Preorders with Deluxe Perks (May 19 Early Access)

Lego Batman: The Legacy of the Dark Knight is scheduled for a worldwide release on May 22 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC (available on Steam and the Epic Games Store). A Nintendo Switch 2 version will also be available. Preorders for both the Standard and Deluxe Editions are currently open on these platforms. Players who opt for the Deluxe Edition will receive early access starting May 19. Furthermore, all preorders will come with The Dark Knight Returns Batsuit included at launch. The Deluxe Edition will also feature several additional content packs planned for post-launch release.