Is Lego Batman Legacy of the Dark Knight co-op?

Co-op in Lego Batman Legacy of the Dark Knight — (Image credit: Warner Bros.)

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Is there co-op in Lego Batman?
How to play co-op

Lego Batman Legacy of the Dark Knight co-op is a highly requested feature, as Lego games generally are pretty acclaimed for their couch co-op and local multiplayer. But with the new Lego Batman being a little different in many elements, does it still have co-op, and how do you play it if so?

Is there co-op in Lego Batman Legacy of the Dark Knight?

Yes, Lego Batman Legacy of the Dark Knight does include two-player local co-op multiplayer, or "Couch co-op." It's also totally possible to play the game single-player, but at all times a second player can enter the game and drop in to help, taking control of one of the Lego Batman Legacy of the Dark Knight characters who are currently available.

However, it's worth clarifying that Lego Batman does not support or include online co-op, so you won't be able to play with people over the internet. You also can't play co-op at home unless you have two controllers for your console.

How to play co-op in Lego Batman Legacy of the Dark Knight

To play cooperative with two players in Lego Batman Legacy, simply connect a second controller to the console, and then press the Start button on that controller (as indicated by the "Drop In" option in the top right of the screen shown above). The second player should then take control of one of the characters and the game will change to splitscreen!

To end co-op, simply disconnect the controller. A message will flag the disconnection, and give the other player the chance to end co-op simply by holding the X/A button, depending on your console.

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