Eidos investigating 'bad' Batman collector's edition DLC codes

by Randy Nelson { Aug 25th 2009 at 4:00PM }

PS3 owners who scooped up the formidable Batman: Arkham Asylum collector's edition are going a bit batty on the game's official forum due to seemingly botched DLC codes. The codes, included only with the CE, enable two challenge map downloads -- but, so far, have only unlocked ire.

Not to fear, as Eidos community reps are asking for the spurned downloaders' codes so that they can be "passed on and investigated." The publisher is definitely on the case, although there's no clear ETA for a fix. We suggest bookmarking the thread if you're having problems, as it seems to be a source of frequent updates. We also suggest that you don't think of doing anything crazy with that replica Batarang. They're just DLC codes, folks. It'll be OK.

Tags: batman, batman-arkham-asylum, batman-arkham-asylum-dlc, eidos, rocksteady, rocksteady-studios, warner-bros, wbie

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

Watcher @ Aug 25th 2009 4:25PM

This is why DLC via reservation is a bad idea. If it isn't in the box when you bought it, don't trust it!

Alex @ Aug 25th 2009 4:45PM

If you bought the CE... the DLC codes are in the box.

BTW: Anyone notice if their Batarang is severely scratched up? Mine came scratched up with scratches along the edge...is that supposed to be detailing? Because it looks like crap!

Alex @ Aug 25th 2009 5:34PM

The DLC WAS in the box... it cam on the back of a Batman: Arkham Asylum decal

Jack Hollow @ Aug 25th 2009 4:26PM

Can someone clear something up for me? Gamestop was promoting that it had exclusive DLC for the game if you pre-ordered. Is that the DLC with the skeletons or the DLC that this post is referring to?

Question Marc @ Aug 25th 2009 4:55PM

The article is referring to Gamestop's Scarecrow Challenge DLC. It's packaged inside the gamebox. Unfortunately, I got the CE edition, which was a huge disappointment because the Batarang is made of low quality plastic and my DLC code doesn't work. Definitely not worth $100.

BLipp18 @ Aug 25th 2009 5:20PM

these "download errors" couldnt have anything to do with the PSN being down today, could it?

Alex @ Aug 25th 2009 5:33PM

PSN is back up. "Play as Joker" Add On available for free download. Still get error mssg when I enter the code.

Alex @ Aug 25th 2009 5:37PM

Got a heads up from the forum. Code is working now. Just started the download of the 2 maps.

Watcher @ Aug 25th 2009 5:49PM

Alex,

You misunderstood my comment. The CODE was in the box, Not the actual content. It's good to know that the content is up for download, but my comment was in support of having a disk in the box rather than having to put in a code for download.

Sure, it's cheaper via code, but DLC for many games is rarely a smooth ride.

slimshady247 @ Aug 25th 2009 8:20PM

Even with a plastic batarang, it's still awesome.

fundando @ Aug 25th 2009 8:56PM

I would have to agree. I almost peed myself with excitement when I was unboxing it.

slimshady247 @ Aug 25th 2009 9:08PM

@fundando (in case the comment screws up)
LOLZ me too, man, me too.

Jerome T @ Aug 25th 2009 6:12PM

I have PS3 CE I just downloaded my codes they seem to be working now!!

fundando @ Aug 25th 2009 9:00PM

Yeah my code worked just fine.

CuSztOm16 @ Aug 25th 2009 6:15PM

Actually I to got the CE version of the game. Also I would only recommed that you get the collector's edition is you are TRUELY a Batman fan from long ago and not jus one from the newest movie PERIOD. Also my code worked fine. I'm pretty satisfied that spent $100 on this game for all the extra stuff it came with for the PS3. Welp i feel sorry for those ppls codes that didn't work, peace.