Switch 2 owners finally have a concrete date to circle. Warner Bros. Games has confirmed that LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight arrives on Nintendo's new hardware on September 18, 2026, closing the gap after the game launched on Xbox Series X/S and PC last month with only a vague "later 2026" window for Nintendo players.
The Switch 2 wait is almost over
Here's the thing: the original launch window announcement left Switch 2 players in an uncomfortable holding pattern while Xbox and PC players were already knee-deep in brick-built Gotham. That wait ends in September. The Switch 2 version brings the full experience, including the open-world Gotham City, Arkham-style combat, and the LEGO humor that the game has been praised for since its initial release, with critics calling it "an irresistible, relentless parade of tributes and laughs."
The game supports cross-platform play, meaning Switch 2 players will be able to join the broader player base rather than landing in an empty lobby.
Rampage Collection launches the same day
The bigger surprise buried in this announcement is the timing of the first major DLC. The Rampage Collection drops on September 18 alongside the Switch 2 version, and it is available to Deluxe Edition owners across Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC simultaneously.
What the Rampage Collection actually adds is worth paying attention to. The centerpiece is a brand-new Rampage Mode, which lets players take direct control of The Joker and Harley Quinn, each with their own exclusive abilities, items, and finishing moves. The story content follows their escape from Arkham Asylum and the chaos they unleash across Gotham's streets afterward, which is a genuinely different angle from the core game's Batman-focused campaign.
Beyond the new mode, the DLC packs in a Villain Pack containing 7 new costumes (one per original playable character), 5 new Batcave items, and a new Batmobile. For players already tracking down every suit and collectible, our all suits and outfits guide covers every unlock across all 7 characters.
The Rampage Collection is tied to the Deluxe Edition. Standard edition owners will need to check whether the DLC is available as a separate purchase at launch.
What this means for Deluxe Edition owners already playing
Players on Xbox Series X/S and PC who picked up the Deluxe Edition at launch get the Rampage Collection on September 18 as well, not just Switch 2 newcomers. The key here is that this is a simultaneous multi-platform DLC drop, not a timed exclusive tied to the Switch 2 launch.
The base game has already built up a solid player community since its May release. If you are still working through the main campaign, our in-depth review breaks down exactly what TT Games delivered with this one.
September 18 gives Switch 2 owners roughly three and a half months of catch-up time before the Rampage Collection expands the game further. Whether you are jumping in fresh or returning for the new content, that is a solid chunk of Gotham to work through before the DLC hits.
