Release3 Jun 2026OUT NOW: Shadows Over ArgoFrom the depths of the ocean and the weight of forgotten history, a new crisis rises beneath the waves. Chapter One: Shadows Over Argo begins as the hunt for Kryb leads unlikely allies into the submerged remains of Argo City, the lost Kryptonian sanctuary hidden in the Atlantic. What should have been a relic of Krypton’s past has become a battleground for control, corruption, and warped hope. W…
Hope Burns Bright: Aftershock is here! Beginning March 24, 2026, this update brings a powerful mix of limited-time bonuses, a two-week Aftershock progression event, and a host of new permanent content to explore. Stand with the Lanterns as hope pushes back against sorrow on Frozen Mogo. Take on daily missions, face new threats, and earn meaningful rewards as you fight to cleanse the planet of G…
From the depths of sorrow, a spark of hope ignites. In Chapter Four of Light and Rain: Hope Burns Bright, the Gray energy wave continues to spread across the stars, threatening to extinguish all life. Mogo, once mournful, now stands on the brink of becoming something far worse, frozen, shattered, and lost forever. Luzia Cavalera’s sorrow has reached a critical point, and unless she is reached i…
Fifteen years ago, heroes and villains first stepped into DC Universe Online to defend or conquer the DC Multiverse. Beginning January 6, 2026, we are celebrating this milestone with a limited-time anniversary event that confronts players with one of the greatest threats in DC history, the Anti-Monitor. January 6th through February 3, 2026, the 15th Anniversary Event invites players to relive t…
RAGING NIGHT: AFTERSHOCK ARRIVES! Raging Night: Aftershock is here! This update brings a one-week bonus event, a two-week Aftershock progression event, and a variety of new content, rewards, and feats. Push back Nekron’s looming shadow through daily missions, confront a new open world threat, and gear up with powerful new styles and vendor items. Whether you're returning to clear Elite Plus cha…
WATER POWERSET UPDATE This update focuses on making Water faster, stronger, and more synergistic overall. Players will notice improved responsiveness, more satisfying feedback, and a playstyle that rewards skillful combos. For those interested in the broader changes, we’ve summarized the high-level updates below. For a detailed breakdown of every ability, check out the Individual Changes sectio…
The battle against fear takes a darker turn in Chapter Three of Light and Rain: Raging Night . Plunging players into the heart of despair as sorrow, death, and corruption threaten to consume the living planet Mogo. Lyssa Drak has unleashed Nekron and the Black Lanterns, using Luzia Cavalera’s transformation into a Gray Lantern to spread sorrow energy that drains and weakens Lanterns. With sorro…
FEARFUL DAY: AFTERSHOCK ARRIVES! Fearful Day: Aftershock arrives August 12, 2025! This update offers daily missions and new rewards. Take on fresh challenges, including the “In Pursuit of Lyssa Drak” mission, the new Hank Henshaw Open World Boss, and Elite Plus versions of key Fearful Day content. Earn new feats, collect Luzia’s Mementos for the Legendary Reborn Tattoo Skin Set, and explore exp…
CROSS-FACTION GROUPS HAVE ARRIVED! Cross-Faction Groups are finally here! Now Heroes and Villains can form pre-made groups together and run content as a team. This means players from opposite moral alignments can now join forces to tackle alerts, duos, and raids without needing to be in the same faction. Grouping is done through the existing Social menu. Once formed, mixed-faction groups can en…
The thrilling new chapter of Light and Rain: Fearful Day is now live, bringing players into the heart of an epic conflict on the living planet Mogo. As Amon Sur’s forces launch a full-scale invasion with Qwardians and rogue Yellow Lanterns, the Lantern Corps stands as the last line of defense against overwhelming darkness. This chapter and all story content are FREE for all players! New Open Wo…
Uncover the truth that sleeps within Kaznia City, where a string of mysterious murders sends shockwaves through the streets. Teaming up with occult detective John Constantine of Justice League Dark, you’re caught in a web of supernatural secrets and discoveries that will challenge everything you know. As the investigations progress, trust becomes a deadly gamble. Who can you rely on, and how ma…
Follow the adventures of Harley Quinn as she’s recruited into the Female Furies! In exchange for a brand-new suit and hammer, she’s ready to take on what seems to be an easy task with irresistible rewards…or so she thought. Now facing the price of deceit, Granny Goodness and Darkseid aim to power up the Subjukator (a total mega evil super weapon) and bring forth a new Apokolips to Earth! Rally…
New Episode: BRAINIAC RETURNS! Seeking to learn from his previous defeats, Brainiac has returned to launch an all-out assault on the Earth's ultimate symbols of hope and resistance - the Hall of Justice and the Hall of Doom. With the world hanging in the balance, the Justice League and Lex Luthor's Secret Society are forced to unite their powers and resources to thwart Brainiac's ingeniously ma…
New Episode: JUSTICE LEAGUE DARK CURSED 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. Who - or what - is the source of this terrible curse? Is magic it…
New Episode: SHOCK TO THE SYSTEM Dakota City is in chaos. Heroes are going missing. Static and Rocket send out the call for help, and only you can answer. Dive into the worlds of the Milestone Universe to uncover the secret behind these disappearances. Shock to the System features new daily and weekly Open World missions and bosses, with normal and elite versions of a Duo, Alert, and Raid. For…
New Episode: THE SINS OF BLACK ADAM Black Adam means to make a deal with Neron in the Underworld, but the costs may be more than he or the world can bear. Now it is up to you to travel to Kahndaq and assist in righting his wrongs. The Sins of Black Adam features new daily and weekly Open World missions, with normal and elite versions of a Solo, Alert, and two Raids. For a limited time, special…
The Witching Hour Returns with new Base Items, Feats, and Styles! All hell has broken loose in the streets of Gotham City and inside The Midnight Masquerade Nightclub! Go to the House of Legends and speak to the Phantom Stranger (Heroes) or to Tala (Villains) to receive further instructions. To queue for “The Midnight Masquerade,” go into your On Duty UI and look under the Events Tab. Travel to…
Perpetua's plans to undo, remake, and destroy the Multiverse are nearly complete. The Hall of Justice and most of Washington D.C. are in ruins. The world's heroes and villains must cut off Perpetua's power and stop her once and for all, but time is running out. Dark Knights features new daily and weekly Open World missions, with normal and elite versions of a Duo, Alert, and Raid. For a limited…
Happy Anniversary, DCUO! Hello and happy anniversary all you heroes and villains. Time is a Combat Rating that we are at for just a moment. The Anti-Monitor has returned this year - okay, time can also be a trap - and, of course, we have gifts to celebrate the occasion! Attack of the Anti-Monitor Anniversary Event 2022 The anniversary event is back, featuring open world missions, the Centennial…
New Episode: LEGION OF DOOM Led by Lex Luthor, the Legion of Doom is resurgent, threatening Washington D.C., the world, and the Multiverse. In service to Perpetua, there has perhaps never been a greater threat. But you have been training - heroes and villains - in The Monitor's House of Legends, and now is your time. Stand before this terror, together, or fade into the aether of non-existence f…
New Episode: House of Legends Answer The Monitor's call and travel to his House of Legends, a new shared hero and villain hub at the center of all worlds. A vast threat approaches, and you - with your allies - will need to be stronger than you are now to face it. To get stronger, everything must change. House of Legends features this new shared hub, an updated On Duty menu with Quick Play missi…
Spring is in the air! Poison Ivy is back to wreak havoc on the people of Gotham City! We’ve added four new Feats, new bee-themed Base items, chromas and style items. Collect Seed Pods and purchase Spring items from “Arborist Louis” next to Swamp Thing in the Watchtower or “The Misgiving Tree” next to Poison Ivy in the Hall of Doom. Villains can learn more about Poison Ivy’s plans by speaking to…
Inspired by the iconic Flashpoint storyline, World of Flashpoint opens a window into this altered timeline. The Flash's time travel has caused everything to be darker and different. Atlantis, led by Emperor Aquaman, and New Themyscira, led by Flashpoint Wonder Woman, are locked in a bitter war. Thomas Wayne - Flashpoint Batman - has become a violent vigilante as Gotham City descends into greate…
Attack of the Anti-Monitor 10th Anniversary Event The anniversary event is back this year for our 10th anniversary, and it is bigger than ever! New Event Raid and Elite Raid: Speed Force Flux This year, things have changed. The vindictive Anti-Monitor is trying to free himself using one of the Multiverse’s most powerful and destructive paradoxes. Even if we win, will this new Flashpoint world p…
SEASON'S GREEDINGS 2020 Larfleeze is back! Find and recover the stolen gifts in Metropolis and Gotham City before it’s too late! Look for “Yuletide Fear” (Villains) or “Winter Plunderland” (Heroes) in your Mission Journal. Or alternatively you can now use the Warp Menu to head directly to the Watchtower or Hall of Doom by selecting Season’s Greedings: Hal Jordan (Hero) or Season’s Greedings: Si…
New Episode: Long Live the Legion In the 31st Century, the Legion of Super-Heroes is locked in battle with the timeless sorcerer Mordru. Unable to defeat his rivals, Mordru devises a new plan: to win the future by destroying the past! The Legionnaires come up with a brilliant plan: to call for help from the heroes from the past that Mordru seeks to destroy. Saturn Girl, Cosmic Boy, and Lightnin…
THE WITCHING HOUR 2020 The Witching Hour Returns with new Base Items, Feats, Styles, & More! All hell has broken loose in the streets of Gotham City and inside The Midnight Masquerade Nightclub! Go to the East End safehouse in Gotham City and speak to the Phantom Stranger (Heroes) or The Tap Room in Burnley and speak to Tala (Villains) to receive further instructions. Alternatively, you can now…
TRAVEL TO THE 31ST CENTURY THIS NOVEMBER IN "LONG LIVE THE LEGION" DC Universe Online's next episode features the future's bravest team, the Legion of Super-Heroes, and a time-traveling adventure into the 31st Century. The new episode LONG LIVE THE LEGION will launch in November 2020. Legion of Super-Heroes #4 NEW EPISODE: LONG LIVE THE LEGION In the future, the founding members of the Legion o…
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