PC gamers were recently taken aback by the hefty specifications required to run Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, which were unveiled last month. Initially, the game demanded a staggering 32GB of RAM, a figure that raised eyebrows across the gaming community. However, in a surprising turn of events, the developers have now halved that requirement, aligning it with the current realities of the ongoing AI-driven RAM shortage of 2026.
The original specifications, revealed on January 17, drew immediate comparisons to the previous Lego title, Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, which only required 8GB of RAM. The leap to 32GB seemed excessive, leading many to question the optimization of the new title. Social media was abuzz with reactions, including a notable tweet highlighting the stark contrast in requirements between the two games.
The left is The Requirements for LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga The Right is the Requirements LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight WHAT THE ACTUAL FUCK ARE WE DOING HERE GUYS!?#LEGO #LEGOStarWars #LEGOBatman pic.twitter.com/qYDmO3mHi8 — L 3 M U R (@JakeTheL3mur) January 18, 2026
In response to the uproar, TT Games clarified that the game was still undergoing optimization, and the initial specs were a conservative estimate necessary for securing a Steam listing to facilitate pre-orders and wishlist options. As development progressed, it became clear that significant improvements had been made, allowing the studio to revise the recommended hardware specifications down to a more manageable 16GB of RAM. A statement released on February 13 reassured gamers that the specifications would continue to evolve as the launch date approaches, set for May 29.
RAM shortage fuels spec retreat
The saga of fluctuating specifications is not unique to Lego Batman. Another title, 007: First Light from IO Interactive, also experienced a similar trajectory. Initially recommending 32GB of RAM, the requirement was later adjusted to 16GB, with the studio attributing the change to miscommunication.
For gamers contemplating their hardware needs, the shift in specifications carries significant implications. For instance, if you were planning to play either title on a rig with only 16GB of memory, an upgrade would have seemed necessary. Last fall, the popular Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory was priced at . Today, however, that same memory kit is fetching prices around 0, reflecting the ongoing supply chain challenges.
The ramifications of these AI-induced price hikes are expected to linger, as Valve has already cited them as a reason for delaying the pricing announcement of the Steam Machine, which is now anticipated to ship later in the first half of 2026. As the landscape of PC gaming continues to evolve, Lego Batman is unlikely to be the last title this year to adjust its specifications in response to market conditions.
