Lego Batman Game Briefly Playable After Walmart Pre-Order Codes Go Live Early
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Walmart's pre-order codes for the Xbox Series X/S version of Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight went live early over the weekend, allowing some players to access the game for a few hours. An update was later released that deactivated the early access. The publisher, Warner Bros. Games, has included Denuvo Digital Rights Management (DRM) in the PC version of the game.
Facts First
- Walmart's Xbox pre-order codes for Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight went live early, giving some players a few hours of access.
- An update was released to deactivate the early access, though players reported continuing to play by cutting their internet connection.
- The early access issue was limited to the Standard edition on Xbox Series X/S.
- The PC version includes Denuvo DRM, a copy-protection system also used in other games like Crimson Desert.
- The game is the first new Batman title from Warner Bros. since 2015 and features deep-cut references and meta jokes.
What Happened
Walmart's digital pre-order codes for the Xbox Series X/S version of Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight went live early over the last weekend. This allowed some players to download and play the game for a few hours. Users reported that an update was later released which deactivated the game for those who had gained early access, though some found they could continue playing by cutting their internet connection. The early access issue was limited to the Standard edition of the game.
Why this Matters to You
If you pre-ordered the Standard edition for Xbox from Walmart, you may have experienced this brief, unintended early access. For PC players, the inclusion of Denuvo Digital Rights Management (DRM) in the Steam version could potentially affect game performance or modding, though its specific impact is not detailed in the available facts.
What's Next
The early access window has been closed by the update. The full, official release of the game is likely to proceed as scheduled. Players who experienced the early access may need to wait for the official launch date to play again, unless further technical issues arise.