When Rocksteady’s Batman: Arkham Knight released back in 2015, one of the game’s biggest talking points was the size of its Gotham City. Three sprawling islands, a fully integrated Batmobile system, and a dense collection of side missions helped define what many considered the definitive video game Gotham. Now, nearly a decade later, LEGO Batman: Legacy is aiming to top it.

Recent reports suggest that TT Games’ upcoming title will feature an open world larger than the one players explored in Arkham Knight. It’s an ambitious claim, especially considering how meticulously Rocksteady built its cityscape. But instead of chasing the same kind of gritty realism, Legacy appears to be going after breadth and variety, offering fans a Gotham that’s not only bigger, but also more playful and interactive.

What makes this especially intriguing is TT Games’ track record. The studio showed its ability to handle scale with LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, which featured vast explorable hubs and a level of freedom that pushed the series forward. Translating that approach to Gotham opens up exciting possibilities imagine being able to roam through areas like the Narrows, Arkham Asylum grounds, or even Wayne Enterprises, all designed with LEGO’s trademark humor and interactivity.

The larger map size doesn’t just mean more streets to drive down or rooftops to glide over. According to insiders, TT Games is working on packing the city with side activities, puzzles, and collectibles that reward exploration. If the balance is struck correctly, it could end up being the most content-rich LEGO game to date.

For Batman fans, the idea of revisiting Gotham in LEGO form feels like both a nostalgic return and a fresh step forward. Arkham Knight gave us a grim, rain-soaked city where every alley carried menace; Legacy might give us something just as expansive, but layered with charm, surprise, and that unique LEGO personality.

If TT Games delivers on its promise, LEGO Batman: Legacy could end up doing what seemed unthinkable: outshining one of the most celebrated superhero worlds in gaming history not by imitating it, but by reimagining it.