LEGO reveals Arkham Asylum set and Legacy of the Dark Knight game

Batman’s enduring appeal is once again being leveraged by LEGO through two major offerings that blend brick-built play with digital storytelling. A highly detailed LEGO Arkham Asylum set will arrive this fall, while a new video game, LEGO Batman Legacy of the Dark Knight, was unveiled for release in 2026 across major platforms. The dual approach highlights LEGO’s ongoing strategy to expand its Batman catalog with both large-scale display pieces and expansive, open-world gameplay that pulls from decades of Batman lore.

The Arkham Asylum set represents a substantial build, designed as a modular, three-level structure that reveals full interiors when opened. At 2,953 pieces, the model is described as a “stunning display piece” and a unique 24-day LEGO Batman Advent calendar, designed to be assembled in daily chunks. The set includes a broad roster of classic Batman villains—Joker, Harley Quinn, Mr. Freeze, The Riddler, Poison Ivy, Catwoman, Scarecrow, Bane, The Penguin, and Killer Croc—each with distinctive accessories, plus Batman, Batwoman, Batwing, and Robin to manage the jailbreaks. The back of the set houses multiple prison cells, with 65 stickers embedded throughout to...