A long-awaited update has reached the superhero MMO DC Universe Online (PC, PS3, PS4, Xbox One) . This does not please everyone. Players now find DCUO too difficult.
DC Universe Online has been working for a relatively long time on a major skill update. It came last month, in July 2017: Power Points have been removed, new skill trees have been introduced, powers have been changed, it was really something.
The feedback from players is quite mixed. Generally, all players find DC Universe Online now significantly more difficult and tedious than before.
Superheroes now find DC Universe Online super difficult
In a producer letter, they now address the feedback. They summarize the feedback as follows:
- Experienced players complained that it now takes a long time to complete endgame content
- Most players say: Game content that they have out-leveled and could previously breeze through now takes longer
- New players or players in mid-game find that the content is too difficult for their level
- And those who have not dealt with the changes find everything generally too difficult
However, there is also positive feedback. Players said the power sets are now well balanced. There is a great variance in which equipment and abilities are used – and players now feel that game mechanics and values are important and must be considered.
Change is never easy, but more changes are to come
Daybreak’s response is as mixed as the feedback. Generally, they say: Change is never easy, but necessary.
Some feedback is seen as positive. They appreciate that the game is a bit more challenging and encourages players to adapt. Especially the advanced content should indeed be more difficult.
But the fact that new players are now struggling is not seen as good.
Therefore, they want to make adjustments in the short term to make DC Universe Online a bit easier, especially in the early game. In the medium term, they want to enhance rewards and change the entire item and progression system to fit the new standard. In the long term, the feat system should be revised and made more rewarding. Players should have easier and different ways to earn skill points.
It seems Daybreak has a lot on their hands.
Long-term issues seem to plague the studio behind DCUO:
