An Xbox Store glitch handed players full access to LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight nearly two weeks before its May 22 launch, and Microsoft could not stop everyone in time. The error hit Xbox Series X/S users who pre-ordered digital codes through third-party retailers like Walmart and activated them directly in the Xbox Store. Instead of a pre-load lock, they got the full game.
Reports surfaced on Reddit of players earning achievements, linking WB Games accounts for bonuses, and progressing through the story campaign without issue.
GameGPU confirmed the Unreal Engine 5 title runs at a stable 60 frames per second in performance mode, giving early players a smooth experience that contradicts concerns about the game's steep PC requirements.
Microsoft and TT Games deployed an emergency patch that blocked the app from launching for most online users. But those who switched their consoles to offline mode before the fix landed kept playing.
Spoilers are already circulating across social media, with moderators enforcing strict publishing restrictions. The mishap capped a brutal weekend for Xbox. Forza Horizon 6, which is heading to PS5 later this year, also leaked on PC ahead of its launch when an unencrypted build hit the wild.
Two digital leaks in one weekend is rare, and Xbox has now taken both hits.
LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight officially launches May 22 on PlayStation 5, Windows, and Xbox Series X/S. The game went gold on April 30, and TT Games pushed its release date up from May 29 to avoid clashing with Grand Theft Auto VI, which was delayed from May to November. A Nintendo Switch 2 version arrives later.
