The superhero MMO DC Universe Online takes place in the universe of Superman, Wonder Woman, and Batman. Several high-profile movies are planned for the next few years. What about synergies?
In an interview with Massively-OP, the Creative Director of DC Universe Online has now vaguely responded to the question of whether there are plans to seek synergies with the upcoming superhero movies.
This could be significantly beneficial. For 2016, two blockbusters “Batman vs. Superman” and the flashy “Suicide Squad” are planned, which take place in the DC universe. “Batman vs. Superman” is set to be released in March 2016, featuring Ben Affleck, Amy Adams, and Jesse Eisenberg among others. “Suicide Squad” is slated for September 2016. The unusual concept involves “actual” villains completing missions on behalf of the government. Alleged actors include Will Smith, Jared Leto, and Tom Hardy.
According to Andersen, they have such synergies “in mind,” but are not yet ready to share details.
DC Universe Online is a free-to-play action MMO for PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, and PC.
Mein MMO thinks: This will probably be the opportunity for DCUO to gain a significant increase without “real effort”. Even without a collaboration, the game is likely to benefit greatly from the anticipated DC hype in the coming years. If they can maintain the impression of being relevant and current. After all, the game has been around for 4 years already.
Exactly this effect is also being relied upon by Star Wars: The Old Republic – 2015 is supposed to be the year of the free-to-play MMO, Bioware wants to ride the hype wave of the new trilogy.
It will be interesting to see what happens with DCUO in the coming years. Currently, DC is already making a comeback with The Flash, Gotham, and Arrow on US television and also in German television.
