In the superhero MMO DC Universe Online, the next content patch “Halls of Power II” is set to be released on Tuesday, May 19. However, the upcoming upheaval is even more significant.
In the Halls of Power II, players will confront the “New Gods”, and in “Happiness Home”, a kind of crazy orphanage, they can fight with various well-known enemies. The setting is bizarre and holds a lot of potential. Notable figures include Darkseid, who appears in the comics, and the Weather Wizard (known from the TV series Flash). The planet of the narrative, Akopolis, might be familiar to fans of DC TV series, as it played a role in Smallville.
Additionally, the next DLC will introduce the “Loot Picker” feature, allowing players to always choose from at least two options when they have earned loot from enemies.
Instead of 4 stories, there will soon be 12 each year
More importantly than what happens next week, it is crucial for the franchise that they will stop delivering a “large package DLC” every three months in about a quarter of a year, opting instead to bring new game content “monthly and episodically”: Instead of 4 big stories a year, they want to tell 12 smaller ones.
This “more flexible” approach is expected to allow developers to respond to current events in the DC universe and craft individual episodes around trending developments. The comic writers want to provide tips beforehand.
Crossover with current DC actions: Bombshells in August
A promotion involving the DC Bombshells is planned for August. Bombshells are a type of statue, a collectible that depicts a superheroine in a retro pin-up pose. Last year, there was an attempt with a “Bombshell” themed month in the comics, which was somewhat successful, showcasing the superheroes in a 50’s style.
In DC Universe Online, there will be a crossover featuring “Bombshells Legends” characters. It may involve figures from a retro comic series DC Comics Bombshells planned for June. They plan to transplant Wonder Woman, Batwoman, and Supergirl into an alternate reality and ask: What would have happened if they had fought on the front lines during World War II? We will see; the signs are certainly pointing towards retro and change.
