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.

As the first new Powerset in two years, Water adds beautiful visuals and new abilities to the Damage and Healer roles.

Inspired by Mera and the extended Aquaman family, this 15th Powerset allows players to bend and blast water into incredible torrents of destruction, summon constructs to wash away your enemies, and even envelop your allies with powerful water shields to reduce damage taken and soothe their wounds. Players can also turn the tides of conflict by pulling strength from the mystical energies of the ocean depths.

The Water Powerset is included with DCUO membership and is available for purchase for non-Members in the in-game Marketplace.

Earlier this summer, Daybreak introduced the Stats Revamp to improve all of DCUO’s stat-based numbers and rebalance gameplay, combat, progression, and all Powersets accordingly. The overhaul determines a player’s effectiveness in-game through their stats, skills and combat ratings, allowing for a stronger foundation for future systems, Powersets and features.

Once this summer wraps up, DCUO will be releasing two new episodes. Episode 29: Riddled With Crime will be available in September, while Episode 30: Earth 3 will come later this year in November.