Background
According to recent reporting by Jim Norman, LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight is scheduled to arrive on September 18 and will launch alongside the new Switch 2 hardware.
The announcement also states that a paid expansion, the Mayhem Collection DLC, will be available on day one for players who purchase the game's Deluxe Edition, which is currently open for pre-order.
What the Mayhem Collection includes
The Mayhem Collection DLC reportedly adds a new Arkham-style story mission that puts Joker and Harley Quinn front and center as playable characters.
The expansion is said to explore the origins of Joker and Harley Quinn's relationship and depicts their escape from an asylum, expanding the game's narrative focus on Gotham's criminal underworld.
Beyond the new mission, the DLC is reported to include a dedicated Mayhem Mode that lets Joker and Harley wreak havoc across Gotham City, and a Sinister Pack of costumes for players who want additional customization options.
The Deluxe Edition is listed as including the Mayhem Collection on launch day for owners who pre-order.
Critical context and reception
Push Square reviewed the base game and gave it an 8 out of 10, describing it as some of the most enjoyable play of the year.
That review highlighted the title's blend of LEGO-style humor and action and drew comparisons to Rocksteady's Arkham series; the Mayhem Collection appears designed to lean further into those Arkham-inspired elements.
What this means for Nintendo platforms
If the reported timing holds, the launch would mark one of the first major third-party LEGO releases to arrive simultaneously with Nintendo's next-gen hardware.
The original Nintendo Switch has a long history of receiving both LEGO titles and DLC through the Nintendo eShop; developers and publishers often use Deluxe Editions and timed DLC to consolidate content for a new platform debut.
Verified details summarized
- Reported release date: September 18. - Reported platform timing: launch alongside Switch 2. - DLC name: Mayhem Collection (paid expansion). - Day-one access: Included with the Deluxe Edition pre-order. - DLC contents: new Arkham-style story mission starring Joker and Harley Quinn, Mayhem Mode, Sinister Pack costumes. - Critical note: Push Square scored the base game 8/10 and praised its fun factor.
This article summarizes reporting attributed to Jim Norman and cited critical coverage from Push Square.
Additional official confirmation from the publisher or Nintendo is recommended for readers tracking pre-order windows and platform-specific launch details.
According to recent reporting by Jim Norman, LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight is scheduled to arrive on September 18 and will launch alongside the new Switch 2 hardware.
The announcement also states that a paid expansion, the Mayhem Collection DLC, will be available on day one for players who purchase the game's Deluxe Edition, which is currently open for pre-order.
What the Mayhem Collection includes
The Mayhem Collection DLC reportedly adds a new Arkham-style story mission that puts Joker and Harley Quinn front and center as playable characters.
The expansion is said to explore the origins of Joker and Harley Quinn's relationship and depicts their escape from an asylum, expanding the game's narrative focus on Gotham's criminal underworld.
Beyond the new mission, the DLC is reported to include a dedicated Mayhem Mode that lets Joker and Harley wreak havoc across Gotham City, and a Sinister Pack of costumes for players who want additional customization options.
The Deluxe Edition is listed as including the Mayhem Collection on launch day for owners who pre-order.
Critical context and reception
Push Square reviewed the base game and gave it an 8 out of 10, describing it as some of the most enjoyable play of the year.
That review highlighted the title's blend of LEGO-style humor and action and drew comparisons to Rocksteady's Arkham series; the Mayhem Collection appears designed to lean further into those Arkham-inspired elements.
What this means for Nintendo platforms
If the reported timing holds, the launch would mark one of the first major third-party LEGO releases to arrive simultaneously with Nintendo's next-gen hardware.
The original Nintendo Switch has a long history of receiving both LEGO titles and DLC through the Nintendo eShop; developers and publishers often use Deluxe Editions and timed DLC to consolidate content for a new platform debut.
Verified details summarized
- Reported release date: September 18. - Reported platform timing: launch alongside Switch 2. - DLC name: Mayhem Collection (paid expansion). - Day-one access: Included with the Deluxe Edition pre-order. - DLC contents: new Arkham-style story mission starring Joker and Harley Quinn, Mayhem Mode, Sinister Pack costumes. - Critical note: Push Square scored the base game 8/10 and praised its fun factor.
This article summarizes reporting attributed to Jim Norman and cited critical coverage from Push Square.
Additional official confirmation from the publisher or Nintendo is recommended for readers tracking pre-order windows and platform-specific launch details.
