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Create a custom hero or villain, master superpowers and movement, and battle through DC stories in an action-focused online RPG.
Released 02 Nov 2011
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DC Universe Online is a Free-to-Play, massive multiplayer online action game set in the popular DC Universe. Become one of a new breed of Heroes or Villains and wield incredible powers as you go to war with legendary characters such as Batman, Superman, Lex Luthor and The Joker.
Developed by Dimensional Ink Games · Published by Daybreak Game Company









Create a hero or villain in the DC Universe, customize their appearance and powers, and choose a mentor. You can travel by flight, super-speed, or acrobatics while exploring places such as Gotham City and Metropolis.
Fight using direct, action-oriented combat, combining attacks and abilities against enemies from DC stories. Missions take you through voiced, story-driven adventures alongside or against familiar DC characters.
Develop your character through missions and multiplayer activities, including alerts and raids. Progression includes gear and feats that contribute to skill points, while character roles support different ways to take part in group content.
Players who enjoy the game often value the chance to make a personal hero or villain and take part in DC stories with recognizable characters. Reviews also praise the action combat, character styling, and nostalgic appeal. Criticism frequently focuses on monetization and grind, with some players also finding later content repetitive or the presentation dated.
DC Universe Online is a Free-to-Play, massive multiplayer online action game set in the popular DC Universe. Become one of a new breed of Heroes or Villains and wield incredible powers as you go to war with legendary characters such as Batman, Superman, Lex Luthor and The Joker. All stories are free for all players!

Fast-paced action combat where you control every blow your character strikes.
Choose your side – Hero or Villain – and customize your character on its path to becoming a legend in the DC Universe.
Fight alongside and against your favorite DC characters including Batman, The Joker, Superman, Wonder Woman, Harley Quinn and many more.
Embark on story-driven adventures penned by famous DC Comics writers including Geoff Johns and Marv Wolfman.
Explore the DC Universe; walk the darkened streets of Gotham City, investigate the mysteries of the futuristic cityscape of Metropolis, and travel to legendary locations such as Arkham Asylum and the Watchtower.
| Platforms | Windows |
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| Achievements | 202 |
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| Players | 1–8 |
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| Multiplayer | DC Universe Online is a massively multiplayer online game. It supports online cooperative and competitive multiplayer, including PvE instances for 1, 2, 4, and 8 players, leagues, matchmaking, open-world shared spaces, and PvP modes. Cross-platform multiplayer is supported, with reviews specifically mentioning PC and PlayStation cross-play. |
| Multiplayer & mods | No multiplayer mod support is mentioned. |
| Controller support | Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| DLC / extras | 2 listed on Steam |
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| Metacritic | 72/100 View on Metacritic |
| Website | Official website |