For its 10th anniversary, the superhero MMO DC Universe Online has announced that it will bring a native launcher for the new PlayStation 5. The version is expected to be released in 2021 and will come with several improvements.
What is DC Universe Online? The action MMO takes place in the DC Universe, which is primarily known for heroes like Batman, Wonder Woman, and Superman. It was released in 2011 and celebrated its tenth birthday on January 11, 2021.
In DC Universe Online, you create your own hero or villain with unique powers. You can visit famous locations like Metropolis or Gotham City, where you can move freely.
Although the MMO was released in 2011, it still receives updates. New content for DC Universe Online was added in 2020, where players could encounter five versions of Wonder Woman.
DC Universe Online is free to play and has been released on PS3, PS4, Xbox One, and PC. The next-gen consoles PS5 and Xbox Series X|S also work thanks to backward compatibility. However, an official version for PlayStation 5 is now coming.
New PS5 version with better graphics
What will be improved: In the blog post celebrating the anniversary of DC Universe Online, it is stated that the PS5 version of the game will be graphically and operationally improved (via DC Universe Online).
Later this year [2021], we will launch our native client for PlayStation 5 with a series of changes focused on making DCUO look as good and perform as well as possible on the new platform. Additionally, we are looking for graphical improvements to keep up with modern hardware.
By mid-year, the team also aims to focus on improving the game for new and returning players. The content that has been added over the last 10 years should become more accessible.
Is DCUO worth it in 2021? In a report from December 2020, the developers at Daybreak Games surprisingly revealed the player counts for their games, including DC Universe Online. The superhero MMO reportedly still has 40,000 active players and over 400,000 players logging in at least once a month.
Daybreak Games itself was sold at the end of 2020 and is now owned by the company Enad Global 7 from Sweden. They have already published games like Overcooked 2 or Sniper Elite 3 and were involved in marketing campaigns for Destiny 2, Call of Duty, and Assassin’s Creed Valhalla. DC Universe Online is apparently continuing strongly under EG7.
