Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning’s online pass unlocks single-player content

Electronic Arts has decided to lock some content for the single-player RPG Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning behind a one-use, online pass.

January 27, 2012 11:30 AM21Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning is a single-player action-RPG, but that hasn’t deterred publisher Electronic Arts from locking some of the game’s content behind a single-use “online pass.” Folks purchasing new copies of Big Huge Game’s newest title will find their codes in their boxes, but folks procuring used copies will be in a different boat. As noted by Destructoid, the “Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning Online Pass” unlocks the “House of Valor” faction quest, which includes “seven additional single-player quests.”

Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning’s online pass revealed

Warner Bros. received some flak for locking Catwoman behind an online pass in last year’s single-player Batman: Arkham City. Those without a new code would be able to buy her campaign for an additional $15. EA implemented “online pass” features in Mass Effect 2 as well, locking an extra character and additional missions behind a DLC pay wall.It’s likely (but not confirmed) that the “House of Valor” faction quest will also be available for purchase separately. Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning comes out for PC, Xbox 360, and PlayStation 3 on February 7.