A small number of Xbox players were briefly able to start LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight ahead of the game's scheduled May 22 release after a pre-load error, according to player reports and social posts.
The title, which had been available to pre-load on Xbox platforms, is set to launch May 22; a version for Nintendo Switch 2 is confirmed to be scheduled for release at a later date.
Pre-loads allow players to download a game in advance and typically prevent access until the official release window.
Over the weekend a handful of users reported that their pre-loaded copies of LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight unexpectedly unlocked early.
One player posted multiple screenshots on Reddit showing they had reached and played through the game's opening level before the release date.
Forum posts and images were shared publicly before platform operators intervened.
In clear, journalistic terms: several players reported that their pre-loaded copies unexpectedly became playable prior to the scheduled May 22 launch, and at least one user uploaded images of the opening level to Reddit to confirm the premature access.
Platform operators moved to correct the problem, and the game was removed from early access so that the title remains unavailable until its official release window.
Microsoft’s Xbox platform routinely supports pre-loading and timed unlocks to coordinate global launches; when a pre-load unlock occurs out of schedule, platform teams typically disable access promptly to preserve the planned release.
For Nintendo platforms, publishers often stagger platform release dates or maintain separate certification timelines; the Nintendo Switch 2 version of LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight is slated to arrive after the Xbox launch, with no earlier playable access reported for Nintendo hardware.
If you pre-loaded on Xbox and saw an early unlock, the current status is that gameplay will only be permitted from the official May 22 release date.
We will continue to monitor official channels for any publisher statements, post-launch patch notes, or scheduling updates ahead of and following the May 22 launch.
For players tracking availability, check the Xbox storefront and the Nintendo eShop (or the Nintendo Switch 2 storefront when it becomes available) for confirmed release and pre-load details.
The title, which had been available to pre-load on Xbox platforms, is set to launch May 22; a version for Nintendo Switch 2 is confirmed to be scheduled for release at a later date.
Pre-loads allow players to download a game in advance and typically prevent access until the official release window.
Over the weekend a handful of users reported that their pre-loaded copies of LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight unexpectedly unlocked early.
One player posted multiple screenshots on Reddit showing they had reached and played through the game's opening level before the release date.
Forum posts and images were shared publicly before platform operators intervened.
In clear, journalistic terms: several players reported that their pre-loaded copies unexpectedly became playable prior to the scheduled May 22 launch, and at least one user uploaded images of the opening level to Reddit to confirm the premature access.
Platform operators moved to correct the problem, and the game was removed from early access so that the title remains unavailable until its official release window.
Microsoft’s Xbox platform routinely supports pre-loading and timed unlocks to coordinate global launches; when a pre-load unlock occurs out of schedule, platform teams typically disable access promptly to preserve the planned release.
For Nintendo platforms, publishers often stagger platform release dates or maintain separate certification timelines; the Nintendo Switch 2 version of LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight is slated to arrive after the Xbox launch, with no earlier playable access reported for Nintendo hardware.
If you pre-loaded on Xbox and saw an early unlock, the current status is that gameplay will only be permitted from the official May 22 release date.
We will continue to monitor official channels for any publisher statements, post-launch patch notes, or scheduling updates ahead of and following the May 22 launch.
For players tracking availability, check the Xbox storefront and the Nintendo eShop (or the Nintendo Switch 2 storefront when it becomes available) for confirmed release and pre-load details.
