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DC Universe Online is a free-to-play superhero / supervillian MMORPG that lets players create their own unique tights-wearing hero or villain and roam the streets of places like Gotham City and Metropolis fighting or creating crime. Players fight alongside such iconic DC Comics characters as Superman and Batman, Lex Luthor and The Joker, and many others. Excellent physics help bring comic book action and combat to life, all under the creative direction of noted comic book artist Jim Lee.
Set in the sprawling fictional universe of DC Comics, the player creates an original hero or villain who stands alongside its most iconic characters. The story opens in a war-torn future where a final, catastrophic battle between Earth's greatest heroes and villains has left the planet in ruins. That conflict, it turns out, was engineered by the alien intelligence Brainiac, who siphoned the powers of the fallen to build an army of his own and conquer the world. As the war's sole survivor, a future Lex Luthor steals the pirated power in the form of exobytes, nanoscale devices that grant ordinary people superpowers, and travels back to the present day. He releases the exobytes into the atmosphere, creating thousands of new metahumans, and urges Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman to find and train them before Brainiac's invasion arrives. Guided by figures like Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, Joker, and Luthor, the newly empowered player joins the fight for Earth's future.
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DC Universe Online: Episode 1 - Fight for the light
Sep 6, 2011
The first DC Universe Online episode, Fight For The Light. This episode allowed players to embark on a new adventure with Green Lantern and Sinestro Corps as their battle becomes the forefront of the episode. Some of the key features of this episode include a new Tier 3 Duo in Ferris Aircraft, two Tier 2 Alerts with Oan Sciencells and S.T.A.R. Labs Research Facility, and a Tier 3 alert in Coast City. This episode also brought the new Controller powerset "Light", based on Green and Yellow lanterns for heroes and villains respectively
DC Universe Online: Episode 2 - Lightning Strikes
Dec 6, 2011
The second episode, Lightning Strikes, was released on December 6, 2011. This episode allowed players to battle through new open-world solo and group activities in a new high-level open-world map of Central City. Players can explore the origin of The Flash and take on some of his opponents in the villainous Rogues. Some of the key features of this episode include the open-world Central City map with daily Tier 3 missions, nine daily Tier 3 Bounties, and a Flashback Tier 2 Duo. Alongside this content came the new Healer power "Electricity"
DC Universe Online: Episode 3 - The Battle for Earth
Mar 13, 2012
On March 13, 2012, the third episode, The Battle for Earth, was released. This episode largely continued the story in the fight against Brainiac which was one of the main storylines in the DC Universe Online base game. Players would fight for the fate of the universe with cooperative gameplay against Braniac. Some of the key features of this episode include three Tier 2 Duos in Riverfront Center, Gotham Hospital, and Riverside Hotel, one Tier 3 Alert in South Gotham Courthouse, and two Tier 4 Raids in the Gates of Tartarus and The Prime Battleground. In addition, the new Tank power, "Earth" was added in and the Battle For South Gotham featured daily Tier 2 missions
DC Universe Online: Episode 5 - Hand of Fate
Aug 14, 2012
On August 14, 2012, the fifth episode, Hand of Fate, was released. The episode revolved around DC hero Doctor Fate and would give players a chance to fight through new mystical story content. Some of the key features of this episode include two Tier 4 4-player Operations in Wayward Souls, and Soul Alchemy. In addition, this episode released four Tier 4 8-player Operations in With a Vengeance, A Black Dawn, Unpaid Dues, and Seeds of Rot.
DC Universe Online: Episode 4 - The Last Laugh
Sep 19, 2012
The fourth episode, The Last Laugh, was released on June 19, 2012. This episode focused on the Joker as he gained access to hero and villain safe houses to stir up additional controversy between the player factions. Some of the key features of this episode include one Tier 3 hero Duo in Shady Nightclub, and one Tier 3 villain Duo in Police Station. This marked the final performance of Arleen Sorkin before her retirement. This was also her final time voicing her iconic character Harley Quinn.
DC Universe Online: Episode 6 - Home Turf
Jan 29, 2013
The sixth episode, Home Turf, was released on January 29, 2013. The episode focused on both new and iconic locations that DC fans would be familiar with as they battle through new objectives and missions. Some of the key features of this episode include two daily Tier 4 hero missions located at Ace Chemicals and Stryker's Island, two daily Tier 4 villain missions located at Steelworks and Arkham Island, and daily Tier 4 Bounties.
DC Universe Online: Episode 7 - Origin Crisis
May 8, 2013
On May 8, 2013, the seventh episode, Origin Crisis, was released. The episode continued the story from The Battle for Earth episode, as players travel through time to fight for control of space, time, and the universe itself. Some of the key features of this episode include two Tier 5 Challenges in Iconic Anomaly: The Hunt and Iconic Anomaly: Test Subject #1, two Tier 5 4-Player Operations in Brothers in Arms and Family Reunion, and two Tier 5 Raids in Nexus of Reality and Paradox Wave while introducing the new Controller power, Quantum, where players control time and space.
DC Universe Online: Episode 8 - Sons of Trigon
Aug 29, 2013
The eighth episode, Sons of Trigon, was released on August 29, 2013 for subscribers, and September 3, 2013 for those players who did not have an active subscription. The episode focused on going against DC villain Trigon as he takes over an alternate Gotham City. Some of the key features of this episode include a new location in Gotham Wastelands with daily Tier 5 missions, three Tier 5 Duos in Tunnel of Lust, Ruined Cathedral, and Knighsdome Arena, one Tier 5 Alert, and DC hero Raven featured as a weekly Tier 5 Bounty. Continuing the new trio of new powers, this episode brought the combo-based "Celestial" Healer power.
DC Universe Online: Episode 9 - War of the Light Part I
Jan 22, 2014
On January 22, 2014, the ninth episode, War of the Light Part I, was released. The episode revolved around the continuing battle between the Lantern Corps in Metropolis. Some of the key features of this episode include two Tier 5 4-Player Operations in Mist Recovery and Strike Team, one Tier 5 8-Player Operation in Assault and Battery, a new location in Downtown Metropolis Battlezone with weekly Tier 5 missions, and gave players access to either Ranx's Command Center or Mogo's Command Center. And finishing the new powers trio, it brought "Rage" as a tank power based on the Red Lanterns.
DC Universe Online: Episode 10 - Amazon Fury Part I
Apr 30, 2014
The tenth episode, Amazon Fury Part I, was released on April 30, 2014 for players with an active subscription, and May 6, 2014 for players who did not have an active subscription. The episode focused on the battle between DC hero Wonder Woman and her mother Queen Hippolyta. Some of the key features of this episode include two Tier 6 Challenges in Aegis of Truth and Circe's Trial, two Tier 6 Duos in Port of Paradise and Supply Lines, one Tier 6 Alert in Themyscira Divided, and a new location in Gotham Under Siege with daily Tier 6 missions.
DC Universe Online: Episode 11 - Halls of Power Part I
Aug 6, 2014
On August 6, 2014, the eleventh episode, Halls of Power Part I, was released. The episode revolved around the New Gods of the Fourth World as they sought new ways to take control and engage in strategic battles on a cosmic level. Some of the key features of this episode include one Tier 6 4-Player Operation in Intergang Crime Wave, one Tier 6 Alert in Security Breach, one Tier 6 8-Player Operation in Artifacts from the Past, and two Tier 6 Raids in Relics of Urgrund and Lockdown.
DC Universe Online: Episode 12 - War of the Light Part II
Nov 11, 2014
The twelfth episode, War of the Light Part II, was released on November 11, 2014 for players who had an active subscription, and November 18, 2014 for players who did not have an active subscription. The episode revolved around continuing the story first started in War of the Light Part I and the battle between the Lantern Corps. Some of the key features of this episode include one Tier 6 Challenge in Spark of Parallax, one Tier 6 Duo in Spark of Ion, one Tier 6 Alert in Zamaron Conversion Chamber, two Tier 6 4-Player Operations in Avarice Impurity and Rage Impurity, one Tier 6 8-Player Operation in Love and War, and featured a return to the Downtown Metropolis Battlezone location.
DC Universe Online: Episode 13 - Amazon Fury Part II
Feb 3, 2015
On February 3, 2015 for members and February 12th, 2015 for non-members, the thirteenth episode Amazon Fury Part II, was released for players with an active subscription and players without respectively. The episode revolved around continuing the story first started in Amazon Fury Part I as players would continue the fight against the Amazon queen Hippolyta. Some of the key features of this episode include two Tier 6 Operations in Return to the Nexus and Act of Defiance, three Tier 6 Raids in Labyrinth of Lost Souls, Halls of Hades, and Throne of the Dead, in addition to a return to Gotham Under Siege location with daily Tier 6 missions.
DC Universe Online: Episode Pack II
Apr 2, 2015
Continue your Heroic or Villainous adventures with four Episodes of high-end content, including new gear, skill points and more!*
DC Universe Online: Episode Pack I
Apr 2, 2015
Continue your Heroic or Villainous adventures with five Episodes of high-end content, including new gear, skill points and more!*
DC Universe Online: Episode 14 - Halls of Power Part II
May 12, 2015
The fourteenth episode, Halls of Power Part II, was released on May 12, 2015 for players with an active subscription, and May 19, 2015 for players without an active subscription. The episode revolved around continuing the story first started in the Halls of Power Part I episode, as players would continue their battle against the New Gods. Some of the key features of this episode include two Tier 7 Duos in Resource Recovery and League Hall: Malfunction, one Tier 7 4-Player Operation in Fatal Exams, one Tier 7 8-Player Operation in New Genesis Now, one Tier 7 Raid in Happiness Home, and a new location in New Genesis which gave players access to daily Tier 7 missions.
DC Universe Online: Episode 15 - Bombshells Paradox & Corrupted Zamaron
Aug 5, 2015
On August 5, 2015 for members and August 12th, 2015 for non-members, the fifteenth episode Bombshells Paradox & Corrupted Zamaron, was released for players with an active subscription and without respectively. The episode revolved around players traveling to an alternate WW2-inspired universe where the DC Bombshells were faced with an infinite timeline war. Some of the core features of this episode include one Tier 7 8-Player Operation called The Bombshell Paradox, and one Tier 7 Duo in Corrupted Zamaron.
DC Universe Online: Episode 16 - Desecrated Cathedral and Oa Under Siege
Sep 2, 2015
The sixteenth episode, Desecrated Cathedral and Oa Under Siege, was released on September 2, 2015 for members, and September 9th, 2015 for non-members. The episode revolved around players defending OA as it faced a new threat from the Black Lantern Corps, and a new storyline with DC hero Raven. Some of the core features of this episode include one Tier 7 Alert in Desecrated Cathedral and one Tier 7 Challenge in Oa Under Siege.
DC Universe Online: Episode 17 - Unholy Matrimony & The Flash Museum Burglary
Oct 7, 2015
On October 7, 2015 for members and October 14th, 2015 for non-members, the seventeenth episode, Unholy Matrimony and The Flash Museum Burglary, was released. The episode revolved around players continuing the storyline told in Episode 16 Desecrated Catherdral and a continuation of the League of Assassins storyline that started in Episode 15 The Bombshells Paradox. Some of the core features of this episode include one Tier 7 8-Player Operation in Unholy Matrimony and one Tier 7 Duo in Flash Museum Burglary.
DC Universe Online: Episode 18 - The Demon's Pit and Blackest Day
Nov 4, 2015
The eighteenth episode, The Demon's Pit and Blackest Day, was released on November 4, 2015 for members, and November 11th, 2015 for non-members. The episode revolved around players finishing the War of the Light saga and combating the League of Assassins' interest in Central City. Some of the core features of this episode include one Tier 7 8-Player Operation in Blackest Day and one Tier 7 Duo in The Demon's Pit.
DC Universe Online: Episode 19 - The Demon's Plan and Deep Desires
Dec 2, 2015
On December 2, 2015 for members and December 9th, 2015 and non-members, the nineteenth episode, The Demon's Plan and Deep Desires, was released. The episode revolved around concluding the League of Assassins storyline and served as an epilogue to the Episode 17 Unholy Matrimony storyline. Some of the core features of this episode include one Tier 7 Alert in The Demon's Plan and one Tier 7 Duo in Deep Desires.
DC Universe Online: Episode 20 - Blackest Night & Wastelands Wonderland
Jan 6, 2016
The twentieth episode, Blackest Night and Wastelands Wonderland, was released on January 6, 2016 for members with a subscription, and January 13, 2016 for players without an active subscription. The episode revolved around players fighting The Blackest Night and dealing with the fallout from the War of the Light saga. Some of the core features of this episode include one Tier 7 8-Player Operation in Blackest Night and one Tier 7 Duo in Wastelands Wonderland.
DC Universe Online: Episode 21 - Prison Break and The First Piece
Feb 4, 2016
On February 4, 2016, and February 10, 2016, the twenty-first episode, Prison Break and The First Piece, was released. The episode revolved around working with a new stranger that asks the player to go on a couple of adventures. Some of the core features of this episode include one Tier 7 2-Player Operation in The First Piece and one Tier 7 8-Player Operation in Prison Break.
DC Universe Online: Episode 22 - Science Spire and The Phantom Zone
Mar 2, 2016
The twenty-second episode, Science Spire and The Phantom Zone, was released on March 2, 2016 for members and March 9th, 2016 for non-members. The episode revolved around dealing with Phantom Zone malfunctions and sightings of a mysterious figure near the Science Spire. Some of the core features of this episode include one Tier 7 Challenge in The Science Spire and one Tier 7 4-Player Operation in The Phantom Zone.
DC Universe Online: Episode 23 - The Will of Darkseid and Brainiac's Bottle Ship
Apr 6, 2016
On April 6, 2016 for members and April 13th, 2016 for non-members, the twenty-third episode, The Will of Darkseid and Brainiac's Bottle Ship, was released. The episode revolved around dealing with prisoners who had escaped from the Phantom Zone and a potential new invasion from Darkseid's forces. Some of the core features of this episode include one Tier 7 2-PLayer Operation in The Will of Darkseid and one Tier 7 8-Player Operation in Braniac's Bottle Ship.
DC Universe Online: Ultimate Edition
Jun 23, 2016
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DC Universe Online: Episode Pack III
Jun 23, 2016
Continue your Heroic or Villainous adventures with the five Episodes of high-end content, including new gear, skill points and more!
DC Universe Online: Episode 27 - Amazon Fury Part III
Nov 17, 2016
Amazon Fury Part III: Ares and Circe are finally ready to challenge Zeus, king of the gods, for control of Olympus! Wonder Woman knows that if she doesn't intercept Ares and Circe, her mother's soul could be lost forever.
DC Universe Online: Episode Pack IV
Feb 10, 2017
Episode Pack IV contains Episodes 15-26, where you fight alongside DC Bombshells, faceoff against Trigon, and even mingle with Bruce Wayne! Earn new gear and rewards as you play through this high-end content.
DC Universe Online: Episode 28 - Age of Justice
Jun 1, 2017
Travel back in time to Europe circa 1944 where multiple timelines are merging and unraveling. The most classic heroes and villains of the DC Universe are racing back in time to protect or rewrite history, including Wonder Woman, Per Degaton, the Justice Society of America, and the high-flying Blackhawks!
DC Universe Online: Episode 29 - Riddled With Crime
Sep 21, 2017
Gotham City is in peril, Batman is missing, and Gotham’s villains are vying for power! The Riddler has taken over Amusement Mile, a turf grab from The Joker and his cast of misfits. Batwoman and Nightwing are on the case to keep everything from spiraling out of control, and they’re going to need your help.
DC Universe Online: Episode 30 - Earth 3
Nov 17, 2017
Superman, Wonder Woman, and Batman are back! Get ready to unite with the Justice League to take on the infamous Crime Syndicate, the League’s doppelganger foes from an alternate universe.
DC Universe Online: Episode 31 - Deluge
Mar 29, 2018
Starro’s back…but he isn’t alone! This time the invasion is worse than ever. Head below the surface to Spindrift Station, the all-new Atlantean Embassy, to figure out what’s really going on. Encounter new and updated characters like Aquaman, Black Manta, Mera, and more!
DC Universe Online: Episode 32 - Teen Titans: The Judas Contract
Jul 18, 2018
The Teen Titans are back and recruiting new heroes to join their ranks! Head to Titans Tower and test your skills alongside fellow recruits Damian Wayne and Terra. We hope you have what it takes, because after an attack on the Tower, all of the Teen Titans will go missing! Can you save them?
DC Universe Online: Episode 33 - Atlantis
Nov 9, 2018
The battle for the Crown continues in Episode 33: Atlantis. Corum Rath has set his sights on the Throne and has plotted a rebellion with his Deluge conspirators. Go beneath the sea to a brand new, stunning rendition of Atlantis, and put a stop to the uprising. Do you have what it takes to save the city and restore power to the throne?
DC Universe Online: Episode 34 - Justice League Dark
Mar 29, 2019
An ancient evil magic from another plane has surfaced in Episode 34: Justice League Dark. A daemonic threat looms over Gotham City. Join Constantine, Zatanna, Shazam, and the Justice League Dark to stop the invasion before it's too late!
DC Universe Online: Episode 35 - Metal Part I
Sep 12, 2019
Batman is missing, replaced by twisted versions of Batman from the Dark Multiverse. The Dark Knights invasion has begun in Episode 35: Metal Part I. Get ready to fight through disturbed and distorted versions of Gotham City, Central City, and more.
DC Universe Online: Episode 36 - Metal Part II
Dec 5, 2019
The epic conclusion to the Metal saga is here with Episode 36: Metal Part II. Thanagar threatens Earth with the Phoenix Cannon in order to prevent the merger of the Dark Multiverse with ours. Take the fight to The Dark Knights and Barbatos, the Bat God, before Thanagarians have no other option but to destroy humankind.
DC Universe Online: Episode 37 - Birds of Prey
Apr 16, 2020
Help Harley Quinn, Black Canary, The Huntress, Poison Ivy, and Catwoman - the newly formed Birds of Prey - reach Oracle (aka Batgirl / Barbara Gordon). Lex Luthor has detonated his own LexCorp Tower, sent Metropolis spiraling into chaos, and has Oracle in his sights.
DC Universe Online: Episode 38 - Wonderverse
Jul 30, 2020
Take up arms with Nubia, Flashpoint Wonder Woman, Red Son Wonder Woman, and more, face the Olympian Gods and the New Gods, and restore order before it is too late.
DC Universe Online: Episode 39 - Long Live the Legion
Nov 5, 2020
Join forces with the future’s bravest team, the founding members of the Legion of Super-Heroes! Lightning Lad, Saturn Girl, and Cosmic Boy’s lives are in jeopardy as they confront one of the most powerful sorcerers in the universe, Mordru.
DC Universe Online: Episode 44 - The Sins of Black Adam
Oct 26, 2022
DC Universe Online: Episode 45 - Shock to the System
Apr 20, 2023
Shock to the System is tier 6 playable content that contains the open world Dakota City, the duo Shock: Abandoned Subway, the alert Shock: Meta-Therapy Clinic and the raid Shock: The Terrorium.
DC Universe Online: Episode 46 - Justice League Dark
Oct 5, 2023
A powerful curse is burning through the world's most powerful magic users, escalating their powers to dangerously violent extremes! Hoping Batman can take on the hard work, John Constantine's transported his House of Mystery to overlook Gotham Cemetery, where he and it are now under attack. In Justice League Dark Cursed, players will join forces with Batman and members of the Justice League Dark to put an end to this threat to all magic.
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