With DC Universe Online, another MMO comes to Nintendo’s hybrid console. But what is DCUO actually, and how do you get into the game?
What is DC Universe Online? DC Universe Online (DCUO) is an action brawler MMO by Daybreak Games. In it, you deal with DC superheroes, the major competitor to Marvel. Therefore, you will meet legends like Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, and Aquaman in the game.
However, you create your own hero with your own powers and battle together with friends against hordes of villains in action-packed gameplay.
The game has been available on the Nintendo Switch since today, August 6, 2019.
How much does DCUO cost? Even on the Switch, DC Universe Online is free to play. Here you can download it from the Switch store via the official site.
Can accounts from other versions of DCUO be transferred? Unfortunately not. You have to start over on the Switch. However, the Switch version will have the same content as the other versions of the game.
Is crossplay possible? At least at the launch of DCUO, there is no crossplay. However, the developers do not rule out that crossplay could be introduced at a later date.
This is how the start in DC Universe Online works
How do you start the game? First, you decide on a side. Do you want to play heroes or villains? This will determine, among other things, who your superhero mentor is:
- Heroes get Batman, Wonder Woman, or Superman as mentors
- Villains can choose between the Joker, Circe, or Lex Luthor
Next, you choose your weapons and superpowers, which you will have as a B-class DC hero. You select your powers from several traits. Depending on your role, there are various sensible choices:
- Fire and Ice are ideal for Tanks
- Nature and Sorcery are suitable for Healers
- Controllers use Gadgets and Mental powers
Then you choose weapons, including staves, pistols, martial arts, and bows.
The next step specifies how you will move quickly through the world. Here you have the classic flight, super speed, and acrobatics.
Finally, you build your individual appearance.
However, you can purchase additional powers, weapons, and movement patterns via microtransactions.
After you finish your hero, a tutorial begins, and afterwards you find yourself in Metropolis or Gotham City, where you complete missions for your mentor.
