Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight feels like an Arkham game because Rocksteady co-developed it
Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, releasing Friday May 22nd (May 21st for Deluxe Edition owners), brings together expertise from multiple acclaimed Batman game studios. TT Games’ latest Lego Batman title, the fourth in the series, has garnered favorable reviews and is being compared to the beloved Batman Arkham franchise.
A review of the game’s credits reveals why: Rocksteady Studios, the original developer of the Batman Arkham series, is credited as a co-developer on Legacy of the Dark Knight. Approximately 24 Rocksteady developers contributed to the project, including a producer, designer, several programmers, and artists. This explains the game’s striking similarities to the Arkham games, particularly in its open-world Gotham exploration, combat systems, and stealth mechanics.
Additionally, Warner Bros. Games Montréal, the studio behind Arkham Origins and Gotham Knights, also assisted in the development. The collaborative effort appears to have paid off, with critics praising Legacy of the Dark Knight as a worthy successor to the acclaimed Arkham series. The game combines the signature Lego gameplay with mechanics and design philosophy derived from the Arkham franchise, creating a title that resonates with fans of both series.