14 DAY TRIAL // Sony Online Entertainment has confirmed that its DC Universe Online game will be getting a brand new update tomorrow, December 6, called Lightning Strikes, which focuses on famous hero The Flash, and delivers a new map, more electricity-based powers, characters and items to the superhero game.
DC Universe Online made its debut at the beginning of the year and, while it became pretty popular, the online title managed to really attract users once it became free to play back in November, recording massive jumps in its userbase and its profits.
Now, after the game received a free update for all, based on The Green Lantern, another famous DC Comics hero, The Flash, receives his own attention, through a content patch.
The Lightning Strikes content update brings plenty of new things, from new powers for those who wield electricity ones, to special gear and characters. Check out everything that’s included in the new DLC below.
Central City: An all-new map that offers players a more open world experience that provides on-going gameplay, with solo and group missions.
The Flash Museum Duo: Players can now experience the Central City of today and tomorrow. In The Flash Museum Duo, players can travel back in time to the very moment when Barry Allen became The Flash and battle foes inside the Central City Police Station!
Electricity Powers: Players now have the opportunity to get the new Electricity Power set for current and new characters. The new Electricity Power set allows players to leverage the lightning power of electricity and use new types of attacks in combat. Electricity Powers include the Tesla Ball, which creates a floating ball of electricity that zaps nearby enemies; the Shockwave, which shoots streams of electric bolts at enemies; and Ionic Drain, which drains energy from the environment to replenish a player's health while simultaneously damaging surrounding enemies.
New Gear: Players can earn all-new gear sets including the new Zoom-inspired gear set for villains, and the new Black Lightning-inspired gear set for heroes.
New Characters: Lightning Strikes brings players new iconic DC Universe characters including Livewire, Black Lightning, The Top, The Trickster, Static and more. New characters - such as Livewire - will be featured as new "Inspired By" options for players who can choose to create a new character inspired by some of DC Universe's legendary characters. Additional new characters - such as Black Lighting - serve as a bounty mission that players can fight if they choose to be a villain. DC Universe Online’s Lightning Strikes update will be free to premium subscribers, while others need to pay $9.99 (9.99 Euros).