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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|June 19, 2012}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|June 19, 2012}}
 
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{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|September 6, 2012}}
 
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{{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 }}
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | Cinematic camera, First-person }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | Cinematic camera, Third-person }}
 
{{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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|gogcom id    = 1193585573
 
|gogcom id    = 1193585573
 
|strategywiki = LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes
 
|strategywiki = LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes
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|mobygames    = lego-batman-2-dc-super-heroes
 
|mobygames    = lego-batman-2-dc-super-heroes
 
|wikipedia    = Lego Batman 2: DC Super Heroes
 
|wikipedia    = Lego Batman 2: DC Super Heroes
 
|winehq      = 14402
 
|winehq      = 14402
 
|license      = commercial
 
|license      = commercial
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{{Introduction
 
{{Introduction
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'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
 
{{mm}} [http://messageboards.lego.com/en-US/showforum.aspx?ForumID=1014 Official LEGO forum]
 
{{mm}} [http://messageboards.lego.com/en-US/showforum.aspx?ForumID=1014 Official LEGO forum]
{{mm}} [http://lego.wikia.com/wiki/LEGO_Batman_2:_DC_Super_Heroes Brickipedia] - Game page on LEGO Wiki
 
 
{{GOG.com links|1193585573|lego_batman_series|for game series}}
 
{{GOG.com links|1193585573|lego_batman_series|for game series}}
 
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/213330/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
 
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/213330/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
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{{Availability/row| Amazon.co.uk | B0085QWCKW | disc | '''[[#Version differences|Limited Lex Luthor Toy Edition]]'''. {{DRM|SecuROM|8}}. | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Amazon.co.uk | B0085QWCKW | disc | '''[[#Version differences|Limited Lex Luthor Toy Edition]]'''. {{DRM|SecuROM|8}}. | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | lego-batman-2 | DRM-free | DRM-free when launched directly from executable. | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | lego-batman-2 | DRM-free | DRM-free when launched directly from executable. | | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| GamersGate | DD-LEGOBM2DCSH | Steam | | | Windows }}
 
 
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1696-1 | Steam |  |  | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1696-1 | Steam |  |  | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | legor_batman_2_dc_super_heroes | DRM-free | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | legor_batman_2_dc_super_heroes | DRM-free | | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Origin | lego/lego-batman-dc-superheroes | Origin | | | 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 }}
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{{Availability/row| GamersGate | DD-LEGOBM2DCSH | Steam | | | Windows | unavailable }}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Downloadable content (DLC)===
 
===Downloadable content (DLC)===
{{ii}} The '''Heroes Pack''' and '''Villains Pack''' DLCs was never released for the PC version.
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{{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===
 
===Version differences===
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===Configuration file(s) location===
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
{{Game data/config|Windows|}}
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{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|appdata}}/Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment/LEGO Batman 2}}
 
{{Game data/config|OS X|}}
 
{{Game data/config|OS X|}}
 
}}
 
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  |language  = Danish
 
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  |language  = Dutch
 
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  |language  = Italian
 
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  |language  = Polish
 
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  |language  = Brazilian Portuguese
 
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|linux 64-bit executable=  
 
|linux 64-bit executable=  
 
|linux executable notes =  
 
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===Mods===
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{{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.}}
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{{--}} Setting up mods requires extracting the game's .DAT files, which noticeably increases file size.
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====Enable DLC characters====
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{{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.
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{{Fixbox|description=Delete files|ref=|fix=
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<ol><li>On a [[#Mods|mod-ready installation]], ensure {{file|{{p|game}}\CHARS\CHARSTXT.FPK}} is not present, or has a different extension (ex: {{file|CHARSTXT.FPK.bak}}).
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<li>Open {{file|{{p|game}}\CHARS\COLLECTION.TXT}} in a text editor, such as Notepad.
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<pre>
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////////////////
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// DLC HEROES //
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////////////////
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collect "Robin_Damian" no_progress
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collect "Nightwing" no_progress
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collect "Shazam" no_progress
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collect "Katana" no_progress
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collect "Zatanna" no_progress
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//////////////////
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// DLC VILLAINS //
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//////////////////
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collect "Bizarro" no_progress
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collect "BlackAdam" no_progress
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collect "CaptainCold" no_progress
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collect "GorillaGrodd" no_progress
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collect "BlackManta" no_progress
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</pre> <!-- this is from the DLCCOLLECTION0 and DLCCOLLECTION1 files, hence the pre-existing comments -->
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<li> Save and close the file. The characters should now appear at the bottom of the Free Play character grid.
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</ol>
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'''Note'''
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{{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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|minHD    = 10 GB
 
|minHD    = 10 GB
 
|minGPU  = Nvidia GeForce 7600 series
 
|minGPU  = Nvidia GeForce 7600 series
|minGPU2  = ATI Radeon HD X1950 series
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|minGPU2  = ATI Radeon X1950 series
 
|minDX    = 9.0c
 
|minDX    = 9.0c
  
 
|recOS    = Vista, 7
 
|recOS    = Vista, 7
|recCPU  = Quad Core 2.7 GHz
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|recCPU  = 2.7 GHz Quad Core
 
|recRAM  = 2 GB
 
|recRAM  = 2 GB
 
|recGPU  = Nvidia GeForce 8800 series
 
|recGPU  = Nvidia GeForce 8800 series

Revision as of 13:51, 5 May 2021

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
Engines
Nu2
Release dates
Windows June 19, 2012
macOS (OS X) September 6, 2012
Reception
Metacritic 81
IGDB 81
Taxonomy
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
Origin
Origin
Windows
Steam
Icon overlay.png
Steam version is free of all DRM other than Steam itself.[1]
Windows
GamersGate (unavailable)
Icon overlay.png
Windows

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.

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]

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

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

Save game cloud syncing

Video settings

Template:Video settings

Input settings

Template:Input settings

Audio settings

Template:Audio settings

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

Network

Multiplayer types

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

Issues unresolved

INVALID STRING ID on options menu

Example
Example
Some options in the in-game options menu may appear only 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.

VR support

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

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.[4] This issue can be resolved by pressing Ctrl+T in-game.

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[5]
  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

Issues unresolved

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.[6] This is a known false-positive, and AVG are aware of the issue.[7] Users of AVG can safely ignore the warning presented in this case.

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 9
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows
macOS (OS X)
32-bit only.[8]

Mods

See the beginners setup guide 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.
Delete 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.

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) XP
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.

References