The third Downloadable Content Pack called “Battle for Earth” will soon be available for download on PC and Playstation 3. DC Universe Online Players get to see the story evolve even further as SOE includes a new chapter in the overall story. So if you’ve been itching to finally get your hands on Brainiac instead of his Meta, Tech and Magic Avatars, you will have your chance soon enough. Check out the details on “The Prime Battleground” as DCUO players also get introduced to a “shocking” new threat to the universe. Does this mean someone is taking over the big bad spot from Brainiac? In Sony’s announcement it was mentioned the next chapter in the story will feature a pair of DC Universe’s most legendary characters from the future. Perhaps a hint can be found there.
Here are the details listed in the SOE press release.
The Battle for Earth offers players a new storyline with more action, epic battles, a ninth power set, and opens up a new chapter featuring a pair of the most legendary DC Universe figures ever – from the future. DC Universe Online players can look forward to new open world content, Duos, an Alert, and two Raids:
- Themyscira – Experience a new Raid on Wonder Woman’s home island that pits players against Chimeric Brainiacs and, ultimately, the deadly Avatar of Magic. Players will fight alongside mythical creatures such as Cyclops, Hydra and Colossus, while simultaneously protecting key units of Amazons and Beastimorphs.
- South Gotham Brainiac Invasion – Supercharged action continues as players battle Brainiac’s invasion force in the streets of South Gotham, the Courthouse Alert and new Duos. Working to stop Brainiac’s Union – formed by the people trapped inside the bottled buildings – who are constructing Proto-Avatars to assault Gotham, players will be challenged to rise up and defend Earth against Brainiac’s final assault.
- The Prime Battleground – The Battle for Earth storyline leads players in to an epic battle in which they must fight all three of Brainiac’s newly completed Prime Avatars, and then Brainiac himself. Heroes will fight for the safety of the Earth and its inhabitants, while Villains will want to defeat Brainiac and expand the influence of evil across the planet.
- Earth Powers – Rumble on to the scene and shake things up with DCUO’s ninth power set. Earth Powers can be used for both Tanking and Damage and features an exciting new Tanking mechanic that defers damage to a player’s constructs and automatons. Geokinesis abilities give players the ability to shape Earthen constructs to crush enemies and reinforce allies while Seismic abilities allow players to call mighty, Earth-shaking forces to rattle and daze opponents.
DC Universe Online’s The Battle for Earth DLC pack will be accessible for free for the game’s Legendary members and available for purchase for Free and Premium players from the PlayStation®Network, through the in-game Marketplace, and on the PC from the DCUniverseOnline.com website.
Being an avid player of this game on the PS3 side, I can say that I am most excited about the conclusion of the Brainiac story. I think it has run its course, spanned the three superhero types in the game, giving each of our mentors a part in the huge story arc. I have a feeling his presence will continue to be felt in the game and its story, however I really hope the new villain takes us all in a new direction, away from the invasion.
I can’t deliver enough praise on what Sony has done so far with this game, it’s a lot of fun for gamers of all types’ casual to hardcore gamers you can jump in this game (for free) and have a blast. The new powersets that get introduced with each DLC pack so far has given me and my friends a reason to check back and start a new character each time and I can’t wait to see what those Earth powers are like. Sounds really cool and hopefully we’ll get a trailer or some new details on this soon. So check back with Comic Booked and tell us what your most excited about in this coming pack for DC Universe Online.
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Might have to start playing this again, this sounds awesome!
Awesome, can’t wait for this download.
I have had this game (Dcuo)since it has come out on disc. when you had to pay fifteen dollars for every month. even if you were not on legendary. In fact, there was not a legendary. I have bought all of the DLC so far, and I have to say, lightning strikes had been my most wanted so far. But now I believe this is the one I would want the most. This would seem awesome. My only two characters (Excuse my spelling) are Ace Childs and and the Electric Sonic. Be friends with them if you want a level 26 (Ace Childs) friend or a level ten (Electric Sonic). that’s all I have to say. Can’t wait!
:{ mustachio man!
Do it. Best game…next to GTA but not far off.