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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Feral Interactive|OS X}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Feral Interactive|OS X}}
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|1C-SoftClub|Russia}}
 
|engines      =  
 
|engines      =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Nu2}}
 
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|lego-batman-2-dc-super-heroes|81}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|lego-batman-2-dc-super-heroes|81}}
 
|taxonomy    =
 
|taxonomy    =
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase }}
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | No microtransactions }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Direct control }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Direct control }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Action, Adventure, Open world }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Action, Adventure, Open world }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | Automobile, Naval/watercraft, Flight }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | Automobile, Naval/watercraft, Flight }}
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Contemporary, Sci-fi }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Contemporary, Sci-fi }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Lego Batman }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Lego Batman }}
 
|steam appid  = 213330
 
|steam appid  = 213330
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|steam appid side  =
 
|gogcom id    = 1193585573
 
|gogcom id    = 1193585573
|strategywiki = LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes
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|gogcom id side =
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|official site=  
 
|hltb        = 5244
 
|hltb        = 5244
 +
|lutris      =
 
|mobygames    = lego-batman-2-dc-super-heroes
 
|mobygames    = lego-batman-2-dc-super-heroes
 +
|strategywiki = LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes
 
|wikipedia    = Lego Batman 2: DC Super Heroes
 
|wikipedia    = Lego Batman 2: DC Super Heroes
 
|winehq      = 14402
 
|winehq      = 14402
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{{Availability/row| GMG | lego-batman-2-dc-super-heroes | Steam | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| GMG | lego-batman-2-dc-super-heroes | Steam | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Humble | lego-batman-2-dc-super-heroes | Steam | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Humble | lego-batman-2-dc-super-heroes | Steam | | | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| Origin | lego/lego-batman-dc-superheroes | Origin | | | Windows }}
 
 
{{Availability/row| Steam | 213330 | Steam | Steam version is free of all DRM other than Steam itself.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20141206061456/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2765243 DRM? - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref> | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Steam | 213330 | Steam | Steam version is free of all DRM other than Steam itself.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20141206061456/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2765243 DRM? - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref> | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| GamersGate | DD-LEGOBM2DCSH | Steam | | | Windows | unavailable }}
 
{{Availability/row| GamersGate | DD-LEGOBM2DCSH | Steam | | | Windows | unavailable }}
 +
{{Availability/row| MacApp | id536119435 | MacApp | | | OS X | unavailable }}
 +
{{Availability/row| Origin | lego/lego-batman-dc-superheroes | Origin | | | Windows | unavailable }}
 
}}
 
}}
 +
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===Version differences===
 +
{{ii}} The '''Limited Lex Luthor Toy Edition''' retail copy included an exclusive collectable Lex Luthor mini toy not available in any Lego sets.<ref>{{store link|Amazon.co.uk|B0085QWCKW|LEGO Batman 2 - Limited Lex Luthor Toy Edition (PC DVD): Amazon.co.uk: PC & Video Games}}</ref>
  
 
===Downloadable content (DLC)===
 
===Downloadable content (DLC)===
 
{{ii}} The '''Heroes Pack''' and '''Villains Pack''' DLCs were never released for the PC version, although they can be [[#Enable DLC characters|modded into the game]].
 
{{ii}} The '''Heroes Pack''' and '''Villains Pack''' DLCs were never released for the PC version, although they can be [[#Enable DLC characters|modded into the game]].
  
===Version differences===
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==Monetization==
{{ii}} The '''Limited Lex Luthor Toy Edition''' retail copy included an exclusive collectable Lex Luthor mini toy not available in any Lego sets.<ref>{{store link|Amazon.co.uk|B0085QWCKW|LEGO Batman 2 - Limited Lex Luthor Toy Edition (PC DVD): Amazon.co.uk: PC & Video Games}}</ref>
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{{Monetization
 +
|ad-supported          =  
 +
|dlc                    =  
 +
|expansion pack        =
 +
|freeware              =
 +
|free-to-play          =
 +
|one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access.
 +
|sponsored              =
 +
|subscription          =
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===Microtransactions===
 +
{{Microtransactions
 +
|boost              =
 +
|cosmetic            =
 +
|currency            =
 +
|finite spend        =
 +
|infinite spend      =
 +
|free-to-grind      =
 +
|loot box            =
 +
|none                = Game does not contain microtransactions.
 +
|player trading      =
 +
|time-limited        =
 +
|unlock              =
 +
}}
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|appdata}}/Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment/LEGO Batman 2}}
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{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|appdata}}\Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment\LEGO Batman 2\}}
{{Game data/config|OS X|}}
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{{Game data/config|OS X|{{P|osxhome}}/Library/Application Support/Feral Interactive/LEGO Batman 2/}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Save game data location===
 
===Save game data location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|appdata}}/Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment/LEGO Batman 2/SavedGames/}}
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|appdata}}\Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment\LEGO Batman 2\SavedGames\}}
{{Game data/saves|OS X|}}
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{{Game data/saves|OS X|{{P|osxhome}}/Library/Application Support/Feral Interactive/LEGO Batman 2/SavedGames/}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing notes        = Toggleable "Edge [[FSAA]]".<br/>Nvidia users can force [[SGSSAA]] in [[Nvidia Profile Inspector]] with the {{code|0x004010C1}} anti-aliasing flag and the "AA Fix"; no LOD adjustment is necessary.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=SirYodaJedi|date=2020-03-21|comment=Usual flag for Lego games.}}</ref>
 
|antialiasing notes        = Toggleable "Edge [[FSAA]]".<br/>Nvidia users can force [[SGSSAA]] in [[Nvidia Profile Inspector]] with the {{code|0x004010C1}} anti-aliasing flag and the "AA Fix"; no LOD adjustment is necessary.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=SirYodaJedi|date=2020-03-21|comment=Usual flag for Lego games.}}</ref>
 +
|upscaling                  = unknown
 +
|upscaling tech            =
 +
|upscaling notes            =
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync                      = true
|vsync notes                = Off/On/30 Hz
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|vsync notes                = Triple Buffering <br>.Off/On/30 Hz (Half Refresh Rate)
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps notes              =  
 
|60 fps notes              =  
 
|120 fps                    = true
 
|120 fps                    = true
|120 fps notes              = No frame rate or refresh rate cap<ref>[http://120hz.net/showthread.php?3258-New-120Hz-Games-Report New 120Hz Games Report]</ref><ref>{{Refcheck|user=Keith|date=2017-09-18|comment=The game natively runs at 120&nbsp;Hz}}</ref>
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|120 fps notes              = No frame rate or refresh rate cap<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://web.archive.org/web/20160913143805/http://120hz.net/showthread.php?3258-New-120Hz-Games-Report|title=New 120Hz Games Report|date=May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Refcheck|user=Keith|date=2017-09-18|comment=The game natively runs at 120&nbsp;Hz}}</ref>
 
|hdr                        = false
 
|hdr                        = false
 
|hdr notes                  =  
 
|hdr notes                  =  
 +
|ray tracing                = unknown
 +
|ray tracing notes          =
 
|color blind                = false
 
|color blind                = false
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
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|xinput controllers        = true
 
|xinput controllers        = true
 
|xinput controllers notes  =  
 
|xinput controllers notes  =  
|xbox prompts              = unknown
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|xbox prompts              = true
 
|xbox prompts notes        =  
 
|xbox prompts notes        =  
 
|impulse triggers          = unknown
 
|impulse triggers          = unknown
 
|impulse triggers notes    =  
 
|impulse triggers notes    =  
|dualshock 4              = unknown
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|dualshock 4              = true
 
|dualshock 4 notes        =  
 
|dualshock 4 notes        =  
|dualshock prompts        = unknown
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|dualshock prompts        = hackable
|dualshock prompts notes  =  
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|dualshock prompts notes  = Can be changed using BMS scripts
|light bar support        = unknown
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|light bar support        = false
 
|light bar support notes  =  
 
|light bar support notes  =  
|dualshock 4 modes        = unknown
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|dualshock 4 modes        = wireless, wired
 
|dualshock 4 modes notes  =  
 
|dualshock 4 modes notes  =  
 
|tracked motion controllers= unknown
 
|tracked motion controllers= unknown
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==Audio==
 
==Audio==
 
{{Audio
 
{{Audio
|separate volume          = true
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|separate volume          = limited
 
|separate volume notes    = Overall volume has a slider, but Music can only be turned on/off
 
|separate volume notes    = Overall volume has a slider, but Music can only be turned on/off
|surround sound          = unknown
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|surround sound          = true
 
|surround sound notes    =  
 
|surround sound notes    =  
 
|subtitles                = true
 
|subtitles                = true
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|closed captions notes    =  
 
|closed captions notes    =  
 
|mute on focus lost      = true
 
|mute on focus lost      = true
|mute on focus lost notes =  
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|mute on focus lost notes = Pauses on lost focus.
 
|eax support              =  
 
|eax support              =  
 
|eax support notes        =  
 
|eax support notes        =  
 +
|royalty free audio      = false
 +
|royalty free audio notes = Contains music from Batman (1989), Batman Returns, and Superman (1978).
 +
|red book cd audio        = false
 +
|red book cd audio notes  =
 +
|general midi audio      = false
 +
|general midi audio notes =
 
}}
 
}}
  
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
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|ref      =
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
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|ref      =
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
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|ref      =
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
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|ref      =
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
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|ref      =
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
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  |notes    = [https://magyaritasok.hu/magyaritasok/lego-batman-2-dc-super-heroes/lego-batman-2-dc-super-heroes/2451 Fan made translation].
 
  |notes    = [https://magyaritasok.hu/magyaritasok/lego-batman-2-dc-super-heroes/lego-batman-2-dc-super-heroes/2451 Fan made translation].
 
  |fan      = true
 
  |fan      = true
 +
|ref      =
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
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|ref      =
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
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|ref      =
 
}}
 
}}
 
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  |notes    = Mistakenly labeled on Steam as Portuguese.
 
  |notes    = Mistakenly labeled on Steam as Portuguese.
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
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|ref      =
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 +
|ref      =
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 +
|ref      =
 
}}
 
}}
 +
}}
 +
 +
===Change game language===
 +
{{ii}} The Steam version automatically selects the system language with no way of changing it through the Steam client or in-game.
 +
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Change game language|ref=<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20141206061443/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2762050 How to change language - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref>|fix=
 +
# Go to {{registry|{{p|hklm}}\SOFTWARE\{{p|wow64}}\Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment\LEGOBatman2}}
 +
# If it does not exist, create it (note that if the Key "Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment" already exist, make sure it includes "Bros." instead of "Bros". If not, change it so it contains the period).
 +
# Find or create the value LanguageVal with the hexadecimal value with the correct language
 +
#* English: <code>409</code>
 +
#* Danish: <code>1030</code>
 +
#* French: <code>1036</code>
 +
#* Italian: <code>1040</code>
 +
#* German: <code>1031</code>
 +
#* Spanish: <code>1034</code>
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|asynchronous notes  =  
 
|asynchronous notes  =  
 
}}
 
}}
 
==Issues unresolved==
 
==="INVALID STRING ID" on options menu===
 
{{Image|Lego Batman 2 - Invalid String ID.png|Example}}
 
{{ii}} In the Epic Games Store build of the game, there are two extra options in the in-game options menu that only appear as the words {{code|INVALID STRING ID}} with an on/off toggle.
 
{{ii}} The first {{code|INVALID STRING ID}} controls whether the Y axis is inverted when flying.
 
{{ii}} The second {{code|INVALID STRING ID}} enables/disables the location icons on the compass.
 
<!--For some reason, using the EGS executable with the Steam installation makes the options show up, even though the only file that is different between the two is the executable. The Steam executable actually doesn't have these options. Weird.-->
 
  
 
==VR support==
 
==VR support==
 
{{VR support
 
{{VR support
|gg3d name                  =
 
|native 3d gg3d award        =
 
|nvidia 3d vision gg3d award =
 
|tridef 3d gg3d award        =
 
|iz3d gg3d award            =
 
 
|native 3d                  = unknown
 
|native 3d                  = unknown
 
|native 3d notes            =  
 
|native 3d notes            =  
 
|nvidia 3d vision            = true
 
|nvidia 3d vision            = true
|nvidia 3d vision notes      = Use [http://helixmod.blogspot.com/2013/11/lego-batman-2-dc-superheroes.html Helix Mod: LEGO Batman 2 DC Superheroes - 3D Vision Fix] to fix convergence issues.<ref>[http://3dsolutiongaming.com/2013/11/lego-batman-2-dc-superheroes/ Lego Batman 2 – DC Superheroes | 3dsolutiongaming.com]</ref>
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|nvidia 3d vision notes      = Use [https://helixmod.blogspot.com/2013/11/lego-batman-2-dc-superheroes.html Helix Mod: LEGO Batman 2 DC Superheroes - 3D Vision Fix] to fix convergence issues.<ref>[http://3dsolutiongaming.com/2013/11/lego-batman-2-dc-superheroes/ Lego Batman 2 – DC Superheroes | 3dsolutiongaming.com]</ref>
|tridef 3d                  = unknown
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|vorpx                      =  
|tridef 3d notes            =  
+
|vorpx modes                =  
|iz3d                        = unknown
+
|vorpx notes                =  
|iz3d notes                  =  
+
|vr only                    =  
 
|htc vive                    =  
 
|htc vive                    =  
 
|htc vive notes              =  
 
|htc vive notes              =  
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|osvr                        =  
 
|osvr                        =  
 
|osvr notes                  =  
 
|osvr notes                  =  
 +
|windows mixed reality      =
 +
|windows mixed reality notes =
 
|keyboard-mouse              =  
 
|keyboard-mouse              =  
 
|keyboard-mouse notes        =  
 
|keyboard-mouse notes        =  
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|play area room-scale notes  =  
 
|play area room-scale notes  =  
 
}}
 
}}
 +
 +
==Issues unresolved==
 +
==="INVALID STRING ID" on options menu===
 +
{{Image|Lego Batman 2 - Invalid String ID.png|Example}}
 +
{{ii}} In the Epic Games Store build of the game, there are two extra options in the in-game options menu that only appear as the words {{code|INVALID STRING ID}} with an on/off toggle.
 +
{{ii}} The first {{code|INVALID STRING ID}} controls whether the Y axis is inverted when flying.
 +
{{ii}} The second {{code|INVALID STRING ID}} enables/disables the location icons on the compass.
 +
<!--For some reason, using the EGS executable with the Steam installation makes the options show up, even though the only file that is different between the two is the executable. The Steam executable actually doesn't have these options. Weird.-->
 +
 +
===AVG False Positive===
 +
A number of users have reported issues with the PC version of the game, whereby the anti-virus program [[Wikipedia:AVG Technologies|AVG]] detects the dangerous [http://www.avgthreatlabs.com/webthreats/info/win-heur/ Win32/Heur] virus mid-installation.<ref>http://www.amazon.co.uk/product-reviews/B0085QWCKW/ref=dp_top_cm_cr_acr_pop_hist_1?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=0&filterBy=addOneStar</ref> This is a known false-positive, and AVG are aware of the issue.<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.avgthreatlabs.com/webthreats/info/win-heur/|title=avgthreatlabs.com|date=May 2023}}</ref> Users of AVG can safely ignore the warning presented in this case.
  
 
==Issues fixed==
 
==Issues fixed==
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Users with 3D capable Nvidia graphics cards may be unable to disable 3D Vision by unplugging the 3D adapter, or using the [[Nvidia Control Panel]].<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20141206061423/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2763817 Cannot disable 3D in Lego Batman 2 - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref> This issue can be resolved by pressing {{key|Ctrl|T}} in-game.
 
Users with 3D capable Nvidia graphics cards may be unable to disable 3D Vision by unplugging the 3D adapter, or using the [[Nvidia Control Panel]].<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20141206061423/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2763817 Cannot disable 3D in Lego Batman 2 - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref> This issue can be resolved by pressing {{key|Ctrl|T}} in-game.
  
===Change game language===
+
===Stuttering or low framerate===
{{ii}} The Steam version automatically selects the system language with no way of changing it through the Steam client or in-game.
+
{{ii}}By default, the game places most of its processing load on the first CPU core only, which may cause stuttering and occasional framerate dips on some systems while when entering new areas through the map.Limiting the fps helps to keep the cpu usage from being so high.
 
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{{Fixbox|description=Limit the framerate to 60fps or enable vsync and set refresh rate on 60hz|ref=|fix=  
{{Fixbox|description=Change game language|ref=<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20141206061443/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2762050 How to change language - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref>|fix=
 
# Go to <code>{{p|hklm}}\SOFTWARE\{{p|wow64}}\Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment\LEGOBatman2</code>
 
# If it does not exist, create it (note that if the Key "Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment" already exist, make sure it includes "Bros." instead of "Bros". If not, change it so it contains the period).
 
# Find or create the value LanguageVal with the hexadecimal value with the correct language
 
#* English: <code>409</code>
 
#* Danish: <code>1030</code>
 
#* French: <code>1036</code>
 
#* Italian: <code>1040</code>
 
#* German: <code>1031</code>
 
#* Spanish: <code>1034</code>
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
==Issues unresolved==
 
===AVG False Positive===
 
A number of users have reported issues with the PC version of the game, whereby the anti-virus program [[Wikipedia:AVG Technologies|AVG]] detects the dangerous [http://www.avgthreatlabs.com/webthreats/info/win-heur/ Win32/Heur] virus mid-installation.<ref>http://www.amazon.co.uk/product-reviews/B0085QWCKW/ref=dp_top_cm_cr_acr_pop_hist_1?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=0&filterBy=addOneStar</ref> This is a known false-positive, and AVG are aware of the issue.<ref>http://www.avgthreatlabs.com/webthreats/info/win-heur/</ref> Users of AVG can safely ignore the warning presented in this case.
 
  
 
==Other information==
 
==Other information==
 
===API===
 
===API===
 
{{API
 
{{API
|direct3d versions      = 9
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|direct3d versions      = 9.0c
 
|direct3d notes        =  
 
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|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw notes      =  
 
|directdraw notes      =  
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|wing notes            =
 
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|opengl versions        =  
 
|opengl notes          =  
 
|opengl notes          =  
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|windows 32-bit exe    = true
 
|windows 32-bit exe    = true
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
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|windows arm app        = unknown
 
|windows exe notes      =  
 
|windows exe notes      =  
|mac os x powerpc app  =  
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|mac os x powerpc app  = unknown
 
|macos intel 32-bit app = true
 
|macos intel 32-bit app = true
 
|macos intel 64-bit app = false
 
|macos intel 64-bit app = false
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|macos arm app          = unknown
 
|macos app notes        = 32-bit only.<ref>[https://www.feralinteractive.com/en/news/933/ Last chance to buy these Mac classics! | Feral News]</ref>
 
|macos app notes        = 32-bit only.<ref>[https://www.feralinteractive.com/en/news/933/ Last chance to buy these Mac classics! | Feral News]</ref>
|linux 32-bit executable=  
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|linux 32-bit executable= unknown
|linux 64-bit executable=  
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|linux 64-bit executable= unknown
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|linux arm app          = unknown
 
|linux executable notes =  
 
|linux executable notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Mods===
 
===Mods===
 
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{{ii}} See the [[engine:Nu2#Extracting_game_files|Nu2 engine page]] for instructions on how to configure the game for mod support.{{note|Some PAK, PAC, and FPK files may not extract with the extraction of the four .DAT files; the contents of these can be extracted to the same directory as where they were stored{{cn|It's 50:50 whether it's the game root path, or the file root path (is this extension dependent?)}}, using the same QuickBMS script as was used for the .DAT files.}}
{{ii}} See the [https://www.rockraidersunited.com/topic/6593-modding-tt-lego-games-beginners-preparationsetup/ beginners setup guide] for instructions on how to configure the game for mod support.{{note|Some PAK, PAC, and FPK files may not extract with the extraction of the four .DAT files; the contents of these can be extracted to the same directory as where they were stored{{cn|It's 50:50 whether it's the game root path, or the file root path (is this extension dependent?)}}, using the same QuickBMS script as was used for the .DAT files.}}
 
 
{{--}} Setting up mods requires extracting the game's .DAT files, which noticeably increases file size.
 
{{--}} Setting up mods requires extracting the game's .DAT files, which noticeably increases file size.
  
 
====Enable DLC characters====
 
====Enable DLC characters====
 
 
{{ii}} The '''Heroes Pack''' and '''Villains Pack''' DLCs were never released for the PC version, but the files for them still exist, allowing them to be enabled by a simple text edit.
 
{{ii}} The '''Heroes Pack''' and '''Villains Pack''' DLCs were never released for the PC version, but the files for them still exist, allowing them to be enabled by a simple text edit.
 
{{ii}} Included in the Expanded Character Grid mod, below. The following steps are not necessary if using that mod.
 
{{ii}} Included in the Expanded Character Grid mod, below. The following steps are not necessary if using that mod.
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'''Note'''
 
'''Note'''
  
{{ii}} The contents of the {{code|{{p|game}}\__DLC1__\}} and {{code|{{p|game}}\__DLC2__\}} folders are unused earlier versions of the character files and can be safely deleted.
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{{ii}} The contents of the {{folder|{{p|game}}\__DLC1__\}} and {{folder|{{p|game}}\__DLC2__\}} folders are unused earlier versions of the character files and can be safely deleted.
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
'''Bug-fixes/Improvements'''
 
'''Bug-fixes/Improvements'''
  
* [https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/825825640065662988/884063499473539082/DARKSEID_IMPROVEMENT.rar Darkseid improvements and fixes by Suso] - Changes the unused character Darkseid to have a more suitable face as well as giving him new abilities and fixing some of his animations. Place files in {{code|{{p|game}}}}. <!--Does this belong here or in Restored/Expanded Content?-->
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* [https://web.archive.org/web/20220813014058/https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/825825640065662988/884063499473539082/DARKSEID_IMPROVEMENT.rar Darkseid improvements and fixes by Suso] - Changes the unused character Darkseid to have a more suitable face as well as giving him new abilities and fixing some of his animations. Place files in {{folder|{{p|game}}}}. <!--Does this belong here or in Restored/Expanded Content?-->
  
 
'''Restored/Expanded content'''
 
'''Restored/Expanded content'''
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'''Audio enhancements'''
 
'''Audio enhancements'''
  
* [https://1drv.ms/f/s!AhK3Gqngl-usgpET-Iyb-nk7aXKV3A Bat-Music: Lots of Batman by Gabriel Bezerra] - Adds a lot of music tracks from [[Wikipedia:Batman Returns|''Batman Returns'']], [[Wikipedia:Batman: The Animated Series|''Batman: The Animated Series'']], [[Wikipedia:Batman Forever|''Batman Forever'']], Batman and Robin, [[Wikipedia:Superman: The Animated Series|''Superman: The Animated Series'']], and [[Wikipedia:Superman Returns|''Superman Returns'']] for more music variety in almost every level.{{note|The levels Tower Defiance and Heroes Unite remain unchanged.}} Place the {{code|AUDIO}} and {{code|LEVELS}} folders in {{code|{{p|game}}}}, replacing files when prompted.
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* [https://1drv.ms/f/s!AhK3Gqngl-usgpET-Iyb-nk7aXKV3A Bat-Music: Lots of Batman by Gabriel Bezerra] - Adds a lot of music tracks from [[Wikipedia:Batman Returns|''Batman Returns'']], [[Wikipedia:Batman: The Animated Series|''Batman: The Animated Series'']], [[Wikipedia:Batman Forever|''Batman Forever'']], Batman and Robin, [[Wikipedia:Superman: The Animated Series|''Superman: The Animated Series'']], and [[Wikipedia:Superman Returns|''Superman Returns'']] for more music variety in almost every level.{{note|The levels Tower Defiance and Heroes Unite remain unchanged.}} Place the {{folder|AUDIO}} and {{folder|LEVELS}} folders in {{folder|{{p|game}}}}, replacing files when prompted.
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===Middleware===
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{{Middleware
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|physics          =
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==System requirements==
 
==System requirements==
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|OSfamily = Windows
 
|OSfamily = Windows
  
|minOS    = XP
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|minOS    = XP, Vista, 7
 
|minCPU  = Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz
 
|minCPU  = Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz
 
|minCPU2  = AMD Athlon 64 X2 3800+
 
|minCPU2  = AMD Athlon 64 X2 3800+
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|minDX    = 9.0c
 
|minDX    = 9.0c
  
|recOS    = Vista, 7
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|recOS    =  
|recCPU  = 2.7 GHz Quad Core
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|recCPU  = Quad Core 2.7 GHz
 
|recRAM  = 2 GB
 
|recRAM  = 2 GB
 
|recGPU  = Nvidia GeForce 8800 series
 
|recGPU  = Nvidia GeForce 8800 series
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{{References}}
 
{{References}}
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{{GOG.com Enhancement Project}}

Latest revision as of 21:37, 25 March 2024

Lego Batman 2: DC Super Heroes
Lego Batman 2: DC Super Heroes cover
Developers
Traveller's Tales
Publishers
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
OS X Feral Interactive
Russia 1C-SoftClub
Engines
Nu2
Release dates
Windows June 19, 2012
macOS (OS X) September 6, 2012
Reception
Metacritic 81
IGDB 81
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase
Microtransactions None
Modes Singleplayer, Multiplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives Cinematic camera, Third-person
Controls Direct control
Genres Action, Adventure, Open world
Vehicles Automobile, Naval/watercraft, Flight
Themes Contemporary, Sci-fi
Series Lego Batman
Lego Batman 2: DC Super Heroes on HowLongToBeat
Lego Batman 2: DC Super Heroes on IGDB
Lego Batman 2: DC Super Heroes guide on StrategyWiki
Lego Batman 2: DC Super Heroes on MobyGames
Lego Batman 2: DC Super Heroes on Wikipedia
Lego Batman
Subseries of Batman
Subseries of Lego
Lego Batman: The Videogame 2008
Lego Batman 2: DC Super Heroes 2012
Lego Batman 3: Beyond Gotham 2014
Lego DC Super-Villains 2018

Warnings

The macOS (OS X) version of this game does not work on macOS Catalina (version 10.15) or later due to the removal of support for 32-bit-only apps.

Lego Batman 2: DC Super Heroes is a singleplayer and multiplayer cinematic camera and third-person action, adventure and open world game in the Lego Batman series.

General information

Official LEGO forum
GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
GOG.com Support Page
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
Disc check (requires the CD/DVD in the drive to play)
SecuROM 8 DRM.
Windows
Retail
Disc check (requires the CD/DVD in the drive to play)
CD key
macOS (OS X)
Amazon.com
CD key
Requires online activation
Can only be used x times
Five machines limit.
macOS (OS X)
Amazon.co.uk
Disc check (requires the CD/DVD in the drive to play)
Limited Lex Luthor Toy Edition. SecuROM 8 DRM.
Windows
Epic Games Store
DRM-free after installation through Epic Games Launcher (notes may include more details)
DRM-free when launched directly from executable.
Windows
Gamesplanet logo.svg
Icon overlay.png
Windows
GOG.com
DRM-free
Windows
Green Man Gaming
Icon overlay.png
Windows
Humble Store
Icon overlay.png
Windows
Steam
Icon overlay.png
Steam version is free of all DRM other than Steam itself.[1]
Windows
GamersGate (unavailable)
Icon overlay.png
Windows
Mac App Store (unavailable)
Icon overlay.png
macOS (OS X)
Origin (unavailable)
Origin
Windows

Version differences

The Limited Lex Luthor Toy Edition retail copy included an exclusive collectable Lex Luthor mini toy not available in any Lego sets.[2]

Downloadable content (DLC)

The Heroes Pack and Villains Pack DLCs were never released for the PC version, although they can be modded into the game.

Monetization

Type Notes
One-time game purchase The game requires an upfront purchase to access.

Microtransactions

Type Notes
No microtransactions Game does not contain microtransactions.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows %APPDATA%\Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment\LEGO Batman 2\
macOS (OS X) $HOME/Library/Application Support/Feral Interactive/LEGO Batman 2/
Steam Play (Linux) <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/213330/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game data location

System Location
Windows %APPDATA%\Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment\LEGO Batman 2\SavedGames\
macOS (OS X) $HOME/Library/Application Support/Feral Interactive/LEGO Batman 2/SavedGames/
Steam Play (Linux) <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/213330/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game cloud syncing

Video

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
Widescreen resolution
Multi-monitor
Set Aspect Ratio: From Screen-Res in the video settings.
Cutscenes are framed for 1.78:1. They are Vert- at wider ratios and letterboxed at narrower ratios. Actual gameplay is Hor+.
Ultra-widescreen
Set Aspect Ratio: From Screen-Res in the video settings.
Cutscenes are framed for 1.78:1. They are Vert- at wider ratios and letterboxed at narrower ratios. Actual gameplay is Hor+.
4K Ultra HD
Field of view (FOV)
Windowed
Use DxWnd.
Borderless fullscreen windowed
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Unknown fixed amount
Anti-aliasing (AA)
Toggleable "Edge FSAA".
Nvidia users can force SGSSAA in Nvidia Profile Inspector with the 0x004010C1 anti-aliasing flag and the "AA Fix"; no LOD adjustment is necessary.[3]
Vertical sync (Vsync)
Triple Buffering
.Off/On/30 Hz (Half Refresh Rate)
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
No frame rate or refresh rate cap[4][5]
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.

Input

Audio

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Overall volume has a slider, but Music can only be turned on/off
Surround sound
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Pauses on lost focus.
Royalty free audio
Contains music from Batman (1989), Batman Returns, and Superman (1978).

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Danish
Dutch
French
German
Hungarian
Fan made translation.
Italian
Polish
Brazilian Portuguese
Mistakenly labeled on Steam as Portuguese.
Russian
Spanish

Change game language

The Steam version automatically selects the system language with no way of changing it through the Steam client or in-game.
Change game language[7]
  1. Go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment\LEGOBatman2
  2. If it does not exist, create it (note that if the Key "Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment" already exist, make sure it includes "Bros." instead of "Bros". If not, change it so it contains the period).
  3. Find or create the value LanguageVal with the hexadecimal value with the correct language
    • English: 409
    • Danish: 1030
    • French: 1036
    • Italian: 1040
    • German: 1031
    • Spanish: 1034

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
Local play
2 Co-op
LAN play
Online play

VR support

3D modes State Notes
Nvidia 3D Vision
Use Helix Mod: LEGO Batman 2 DC Superheroes - 3D Vision Fix to fix convergence issues.[8]

Issues unresolved

"INVALID STRING ID" on options menu

Example
Example
In the Epic Games Store build of the game, there are two extra options in the in-game options menu that only appear as the words INVALID STRING ID with an on/off toggle.
The first INVALID STRING ID controls whether the Y axis is inverted when flying.
The second INVALID STRING ID enables/disables the location icons on the compass.

AVG False Positive

A number of users have reported issues with the PC version of the game, whereby the anti-virus program AVG detects the dangerous Win32/Heur virus mid-installation.[9] This is a known false-positive, and AVG are aware of the issue.[10] Users of AVG can safely ignore the warning presented in this case.

Issues fixed

Cannot Disable 3D

Users with 3D capable Nvidia graphics cards may be unable to disable 3D Vision by unplugging the 3D adapter, or using the Nvidia Control Panel.[11] This issue can be resolved by pressing Ctrl+T in-game.

Stuttering or low framerate

By default, the game places most of its processing load on the first CPU core only, which may cause stuttering and occasional framerate dips on some systems while when entering new areas through the map.Limiting the fps helps to keep the cpu usage from being so high.
Limit the framerate to 60fps or enable vsync and set refresh rate on 60hz

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 9.0c
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows
macOS (OS X)
32-bit only.[12]

Mods

See the Nu2 engine page for instructions on how to configure the game for mod support.[Note 2]
Setting up mods requires extracting the game's .DAT files, which noticeably increases file size.

Enable DLC characters

The Heroes Pack and Villains Pack DLCs were never released for the PC version, but the files for them still exist, allowing them to be enabled by a simple text edit.
Included in the Expanded Character Grid mod, below. The following steps are not necessary if using that mod.
Modify files
  1. On a mod-ready installation, ensure <path-to-game>\CHARS\CHARSTXT.FPK is not present, or has a different extension (ex: CHARSTXT.FPK.bak).
  2. Open <path-to-game>\CHARS\COLLECTION.TXT in a text editor, such as Notepad.
  3. Copy the following to a new line at the bottom of the file:
    ////////////////
    // DLC HEROES //
    ////////////////
    collect "Robin_Damian" no_progress
    collect "Nightwing" no_progress
    collect "Shazam" no_progress
    collect "Katana" no_progress
    collect "Zatanna" no_progress
    
    //////////////////
    // DLC VILLAINS //
    //////////////////
    collect "Bizarro" no_progress
    collect "BlackAdam" no_progress
    collect "CaptainCold" no_progress
    collect "GorillaGrodd" no_progress
    collect "BlackManta" no_progress
    
  4. Save and close the file. The characters should now appear at the bottom of the Free Play character grid.

Note

The contents of the <path-to-game>\__DLC1__\ and <path-to-game>\__DLC2__\ folders are unused earlier versions of the character files and can be safely deleted.

Bug-fixes/Improvements

Restored/Expanded content

  • Expanded Character Grid by MrAdam - Adds more characters that were previously unused or unplayable which are unlocked either from the start or by completing story levels. You may have to start a new save file.

Audio enhancements

Middleware

No middleware information; you can edit this page to add it.

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) XP, Vista, 7
Processor (CPU) Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz
AMD Athlon 64 X2 3800+
System memory (RAM) 1 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 10 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce 7600 series
ATI Radeon X1950 series
DirectX 9.0c compatible
macOS (OS X)
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 10.6.8
Processor (CPU) Intel 1.4 GHz
System memory (RAM) 2 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 5 GB
Video card (GPU) 128 MB of VRAM


Notes

  1. 1.0 1.1 File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data (use Wine regedit to access Windows registry paths). Games with Steam Cloud support may store data in ~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/213330/ in addition to or instead of this directory. The app ID (213330) may differ in some cases. Treat backslashes as forward slashes. See the glossary page for details.
  2. Some PAK, PAC, and FPK files may not extract with the extraction of the four .DAT files; the contents of these can be extracted to the same directory as where they were stored[citation needed], using the same QuickBMS script as was used for the .DAT files.
  3. The levels Tower Defiance and Heroes Unite remain unchanged.

References