Attention, Gotham’s finest! The wait is nearly over for Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight. As the fourth dedicated installment in the Lego Batman series—and building upon appearances in titles like Dimensions and DC Super-Villains—this latest entry offers a sprawling narrative. Players will journey through the iconic movie saga, starting with Bruce Wayne’s formative days with the League of Shadows before diving into legendary story arcs and iconic showdowns with Gotham’s most notorious rogues.
Eager to start your crusade? Here is everything you need to know about when you can jump into the action.
Console Launch Schedule
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Console players on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X can expect a midnight rollout. While the game officially unlocks at 12:00 a.m. local time on Friday, May 22, players in western regions will gain access based on the conversion from EDT. Check your local start time below:
- West Coast (US): 9:00 p.m. PDT (Thursday, May 21)
- East Coast (US): 12:00 a.m. EDT (Friday, May 22)
- Brazil: 12:00 a.m. BRT (Friday, May 22)
- United Kingdom: 12:00 a.m. BST (Friday, May 22)
- Western Europe: 12:00 a.m. CEST (Friday, May 22)
- Japan: 12:00 a.m. JST (Friday, May 22)
- East Coast (Australia): 12:00 a.m. AEST (Friday, May 22)
PC Launch Schedule
If you are playing via Steam or Windows PC, the release follows a fixed global schedule rather than a midnight rollout. The game goes live at 1:00 p.m. EDT on Friday, May 22. Here is the breakdown for your region:
- West Coast (US): 10:00 a.m. PDT (Friday, May 22)
- East Coast (US): 1:00 p.m. EDT (Friday, May 22)
- Brazil: 2:00 p.m. BRT (Friday, May 22)
- United Kingdom: 6:00 p.m. BST (Friday, May 22)
- Western Europe: 7:00 p.m. CEST (Friday, May 22)
- Japan: 2:00 a.m. JST (Saturday, May 23)
- East Coast (Australia): 3:00 a.m. AEST (Saturday, May 23)
Preloading Details
Yes, preloading is available across all platforms. To ensure you are ready the moment the servers go live, simply pre-order the game, head to your library, and select the “preload” or “download” option. This will install the necessary files ahead of time, allowing you to jump straight into the game as soon as it unlocks.
Source: Polygon
