Since DC UniverseOnline was released by Warner Bros. Games in 2011 for the PC and PlayStation 3, the publisher has been committed to extending the MMO experience to as many platforms as possible. So it should come as no surprise that the long-running MMO is getting a next-generation platform port.
The free-to-play action combat game will be available this holiday season for the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X, according to a developer announcement made earlier this week. Additionally, the ports to these platforms will provide the creators the chance to further improve the game by utilizing the unmatched capabilities of these next-generation devices.
Here is the complete statement:
DCUO is headed to the latest-generation of consoles with PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X this holiday season!
Along with the performance gains found playing natively on the latest and greatest hardware, the team is also working on gameplay and quality of life improvements to match. This initiative is a long-term endeavor that is already underway. You will see some of these improvements launch over the next few months prior to release on the new consoles, some of them at launch, and some of them following over the course of next year. Stay tuned for a future update with more information.
Now, you may be wondering what this means for playing DCUO with your friends, and let us assure you right away that whether you choose to move to the latest console or stay on your current one, you will still be playing on the same servers with your same characters and friends, and with all of your purchases and achievements seamlessly intact. All you need to do is log in with the same PSN or Xbox account once you have downloaded the game on your new system.
The game’s roadmap for the upcoming months was also provided by the developer, and we’ve included it below:
Q3 2023
August
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- Save the Universe Event Up-leveled classic content with modern challenge.
- Blue Beetle“>Blue Beetle Ally Begins the week of August 14.
September
- Homecoming Event
Q4 2023
October
- Episode 46: Justice League“>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“>Batman can take on the hard work, John Constantine“>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 itself doomed? Will Constantine’s cheeky imposition land him in hot water with the Caped Crusader? Constantine and Zatanna have personally asked for your help.
- 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.
- Things to Know About Justice League Dark Cursed:
- Justice League Dark Cursed will offer normal and elite versions of On Duty content, with level-agnostic event versions available for a limited time.
- The content will include open world missions, a solo, an alert, and a raid.
- The episode will feature DC characters including Batman, Wonder Woman, Zatanna, John Constantine, Deadman, Hecate, and more.
- The storyline will follow the events of and serve as an indirect sequel to the acclaimed Episode 34: Justice League Dark.
- The episode will launch new player rewards, including gear, styles, and more.
- Witching Hour Event
December
- Season’s Greedings Event
- Holiday Season
- PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series Launch
Q1 2024
- Attack of the Anti-Monitor
- Love Conquers All
- Mister Mxyzptlk’s Mischief
Future
- Episode 47
Additionally, cross-play and cross-save functionality will be supported by DC Universe Online. Players of the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X only need to enter into their respective accounts to pick up where they left off in the game.