A new Superman game aims to defy gaming trends, but it’s set in a single location.

Superman has never been more formidable, but will video games always be his Achilles’ heel? Warner Bros. and DC are banking on a new approach that leans into scale rather than sticking to traditional consoles.

On April 18, celebrated as Superman Day among fans, WB will unveil the Superman Experience: Defenders Unite, a fresh “walkthrough experience and live gameplay attraction” located on the WB lot in Burbank, California. According to the announcement, Defenders Unite “allows guests to unlock and refine their superpowers, collaborate as a team, and enjoy the thrill of flying alongside Superman using cutting-edge motion capture technology, active 3D glasses, and high-definition audio.” Participants will also have their “scores recorded” during training and battles, ensuring that there’s a victor to tease the losers at the end.

This is definitely a game, fitting right into the trend of gamified attractions. Disneyland’s Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters paved the way for larger-scale park experiences like Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run. On the surface, Defenders Unite resembles California Adventure’s Web Slingers: A Spider-Man Adventure, a high-budget dark ride that feels like a Nex Playground game, with more walking than riding. Given that Warner Bros. only has a theme park presence in Abu Dhabi, it makes sense for some of the studio’s iconic lot space to transform into a pop-up park for this exciting trend in ride technology. There’s a lot to leverage here.

Under the guidance of new DC Studios head James Gunn, the Man of Steel has successfully soared over the hurdle of superhero fatigue with the upcoming 2025 film, Superman, which has already secured a sequel for 2027’s Man of Tomorrow. David Corenswet’s Clark Kent will also make a brief appearance in this summer’s spinoff, Supergirl, as part of the broader “DCU.” Superman continues to dominate in comics, animated series, and toy aisles. Even a merger with Skydance Paramount doesn’t seem to pose a significant threat to Gunn’s momentum.

The pressing question is whether WB has crafted something truly noteworthy or hastily assembled an experience to keep pace with competitors. Delivering a solid Superman experience in the gaming realm—despite it not being a conventional AAA console title—is a gamble worth taking, but it’s still a gamble. As detailed in a comprehensive 2024 report, no one has yet managed to successfully capture the essence of the all-powerful flying Kryptonian, and there’s skepticism about whether anyone will. Many fans still remember the disappointment of Superman 64.

There’s definitely a demand for what Superman Experience: Defenders Unite could bring, especially as Warner Bros. (and possibly Skydance Paramount) work to get WB Games back on track. Unreal Engine fan videos envisioning a third-person Superman game have captivated audiences over the past decade. “If this was done by one person, I can’t imagine what a whole studio can do,” one YouTube commenter exclaimed, amazed by a fan footage reel.

WB collaborated with New Peak Interactive, the team behind the Harry Potter Magic Caster Wand, to develop Superman Experience: Defenders Unite. It’s not the only interactive game featured in the full Superman lot experience: visitors will also have the chance to engage in a Doghouse of Solitude minigame that involves playing catch with Krypto, and a “two-player puzzle game where guests can activate the Phantom Zone Projector.” However, the main attraction is Defenders Unite, which draws inspiration from Gunn’s film and pits his version of Superman against the formidable Darkseid (who has yet to be introduced in the DCU). That’s definitely intriguing. Is it good? Well, it’s a Superman video game—time will tell.

The Superman Experience opens on April 18, with tickets now available.