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Gamescom Hands-On: Lego Batman Reimagines Gotham With Arkham‑Inspired Combat and Free‑Roam Traversal

Early previews point to fluid traversal, local co-op, a focused seven-character cast as TT Games retools Batman for its brick-based formula.

Overview

  • Hands-on sessions describe a larger open-world Gotham set entirely at night with gliding, grappling, rooftop movement, collectibles and random crimes encouraging exploration.
  • TT Games says combat takes cues from Rocksteady’s Arkham series but is reworked for accessibility, gadget depth and drop-in local co-op suitable for a Lego game.
  • The main story centers on seven playable characters — Batman, Batgirl, Catwoman, Nightwing, Robin, Jim Gordon and Talia al Ghul — each with distinct gadgets and roles.
  • Previews note multiple Batmobile options, including the Nolan-era Tumbler, instant vehicle summons and mission design that blends open-world encounters with puzzle-driven stages.
  • The game targets a 2026 launch on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2 and PC, with reporting suggesting a Batman-focused scope and a separate report naming Shai Matheson as Batman’s voice uncorroborated elsewhere.