Gotham Map — LEGO Batman Open World Guide
LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight features a fully explorable open-world Gotham City divided into 4 distinct islands. Each island has its own atmosphere, landmarks, hidden areas, and collectibles.
The Four Islands
Island 1: Central Gotham
The heart of the city featuring iconic locations:
- Wayne Tower — Bruce Wayne’s corporate headquarters
- Gotham City Hall — Government center with rooftop access
- Financial District — Skyscrapers and banks
Island 2: Industrial District
Gritty industrial areas with hidden paths:
- ACE Chemicals — Key story location with rooftop puzzles
- Gotham Docks — Shipping containers and warehouses to explore
- Industrial Zone — Factories and power plants
Island 3: Arkham District
Home to Gotham’s most infamous institutions:
- Arkham Asylum — The iconic psychiatric hospital
- Iceberg Lounge — Penguin’s nightclub headquarters
- Old Gotham — Historical district with Gothic architecture
Island 4: Suburbs & Outskirts
Residential and rural areas:
- Haley’s Circus — Robin’s origin location
- Cemetery District — Resting place of the Wayne family
- Caves and Tunnels — Underground passages connecting islands
Navigation Tools
- Grapple Gun — Scale buildings and reach high ledges
- Gliding — Traverse between rooftops and across gaps
- Vehicles — Fast travel across the city
- Fast Travel Points — Unlockable teleport locations
Island Deep Dives
Central Gotham Guide
The financial and political heart of the city. Central Gotham features the tallest skyscrapers and the most vertical exploration.
Key Landmarks:
- Wayne Tower — Bruce Wayne’s corporate headquarters. Accessible via the main entrance or a secret rooftop Bat-signal entrance
- Gotham City Hall — Multiple floors of government offices. Rooftop offers a great vantage point for gliding across the city
- Financial District — Dense cluster of banks and corporate buildings. Many hidden alleys between skyscrapers contain collectibles
- Centennial Park — Green space in the center of the island. Underground tunnels connect to other districts
Exploration Tips: Start at Wayne Tower and work your way down. The rooftops of Central Gotham offer the best gliding launch points to reach other islands.
Industrial District Guide
Gritty, atmospheric, and full of hidden paths. The Industrial District contrasts sharply with Central Gotham’s polished streets.
Key Landmarks:
- ACE Chemicals — A key story location. The rooftop features complex grapple puzzles
- Gotham Docks — Multiple warehouses and shipping containers create a maze-like environment. Many hidden areas accessible by destroying containers
- Industrial Zone — Active factories and power plants. Watch for environmental hazards like steam vents and electrical floors
- Train Yard — Abandoned railway connecting to other districts
Exploration Tips: The Industrial District has the most vertical variety — go down to the docks or up to the factory rooftops. Use Catwoman for the best vertical exploration here.
Arkham District Guide
Home to Gotham’s most infamous institutions. This island has the most atmospheric exploration.
Key Landmarks:
- Arkham Asylum — The iconic psychiatric hospital. Multiple wings to explore, each with different security levels
- Iceberg Lounge — Penguin’s nightclub. Entrance through the main club or a service alley
- Old Gotham — Historical district with Gothic architecture from the city’s founding
- Gotham Cemetery — Final resting place of the Wayne family. Contains hidden catacombs
Exploration Tips: The Arkham District has the most indoor environments. Robin’s hacking is essential for many locked doors here.
Suburbs & Outskirts Guide
The residential and wilderness areas of Gotham. This island has the most open space.
Key Landmarks:
- Haley’s Circus — The traveling circus where Robin’s story begins. Accessible during specific story chapters
- Cemetery District — Large cemetery with family mausoleums. Nightwing’s acrobatics help navigate the tombstones
- Caves and Tunnels — Extensive underground network connecting all islands. Use vehicles for faster travel
- Residential Area — Suburban homes and streets. Look for hidden basement entrances
Exploration Tips: This island has the most ground-level exploration. Vehicles are especially useful here for covering large distances.
Fast Travel Guide
Fast Travel Points are unlocked by discovering them. Each island has multiple points:
- Central Gotham: Wayne Tower rooftop, City Hall, Grand Avenue
- Industrial District: ACE Chemicals, Docks Entrance, Factory Row
- Arkham District: Arkham Gates, Iceberg Lounge, Old Gotham Square
- Suburbs: Haley’s Circus, Cemetery Gate, Tunnel Entrance