Legacy of the Dark Knight Briefly Became Playable Early on Xbox After Walmart Glitch
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Key Points:
- Some Xbox owners who purchased Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight digitally from Walmart were able to download and play the game ahead of its official May 22 release date, with Deluxe edition owners set to play from May 19.
- A Reddit user shared proof of early access by redeeming a Walmart digital code that allowed immediate gameplay, prompting others to attempt the same with some success, though some disconnected from the internet to avoid updates that could block early play.
- Warner Bros. Games and developer TT Games appear to have addressed the early access issue, but it remains unclear whether the problem stemmed from a preload error or incorrect code distribution by Walmart.
- Fans are now issuing spoiler warnings due to the premature availability of the game, and it is uncertain if Warner Bros. Games will adjust its release plans in response.
- The game’s launch also coincides with concerns over the inclusion of Denuvo DRM software and controversial PC system requirements, as reported by IGN.