Lex Luthor has traveled back through time with news of a dire future: While the heroes and villains spent years battling amongst themselves, Brainiac has been feeding on their powers, building strength to return to Earth and destroy humanity. To change the future, Lex has come back to set off a device that bestows super powers to thousands of every-day citizens and give humanity a fighting chance. Can Brainiac be stopped, or is this another nefarious Lex Luthor plot?

As a traditional action-based MMO that combines fast-paced, twitch-based combat with an interactive physics system to deliver a new and unique gameplay experience, DC Universe Online brings the DC Universe to life, allowing players to create their own superheroes - or villains - and join forces with their favorite DC Comics characters to aid in saving – or destroying – the universe. 

DCUO offers a dramatic online setting where players can enter the DC Universe and battle alongside or against their favorite DC Comics heroes and villains including such icons as Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, and The Joker, as well as many other fan favorites such as Green Lantern, The Flash, Catwoman and Martian Manhunter. The action and drama will play out in such well-known locations as Gotham City and Metropolis among others.

DC Universe Online was created in the artistic vision of legendary comic book artist Jim Lee, and set within a world created by famous DC writers including Geoff Johns and Marv Wolfman.

Daybreak Games has released Game Update 73 for the long-running MMO DC Universe Online, completely revamping all stat-based numbers in the game while rebalancing gameplay, combat, progression, and all power sets accordingly. The overhaul makes player’s stats and skills, not just their combat ratings, determine their effectiveness in game, building a strong foundation for new systems, power sets and features in the future.

Daybreak is also excited to announce the much-anticipated Water Power set, DCUO’s 15th power set, will arrive in game on Aug. 30.

To celebrate this upcoming release, DC Universe Online will have new in-game gifts, Water reveals, and promotions each week between now and the launch of Water for Countdown To Water [7/24 – 8/30].

For Week One, Daybreak is once again implementing Open Episodes in DCUO, allowing players to enjoy the game’s first 27 episodes for free, regardless of Daybreak Membership or purchase status, from now until Aug. 30, 2017. Open Episodes are designed to encourage everyone to play together, see the whole game, and have fun saving the world. Members will also receive a stack of War Bonds and an Age of Justice base item poster, drawn by the incredible Nicola Scott.

Players must be at an appropriate level or combat rating to access certain Open Episode content. If players own the content, either from a previous purchase or through membership, they will keep the standard loot lockout times. If not, they will still be able to play with everyone else, but with extended loot lockout times.