DC Universe Online Gets a Release Date

Dust off your cape: DC Universe Online has a release date. Yes, after a last minute delay pushed the MMO from Sony Online Entertainment past its original November launch, the company announced DC Universe Online is coming Jan. 11, 2011 for both PC and the PlayStation 3. If you live in the UK, look for the game on Jan. 14, 2011. Sadly, there was no word on an Australian release date.

[mike9077]

Game looks like fun but idk about paying 15 bucks a month.

[Redempteur]

the game is quite fun my only problem is the bad release date for my planning. if the last patched corrected the freeze i've got then i'm pretty sure i'll get it ..

[ico92]

wait doesn't LBP 2 release around that time ? 2 potentially AAA games in a month... wow

[DirtyLary]

That is really soon. Last nights patch on the PC did wonders for the game. I pray we've only seen a fraction of the connect or this games going down the same path as Global Agenda.

[jneul]

hey i got the beta trial from psn+ it's very nice actually you can choose to be hero or villian and you can even choose your powers the only trouble is i think im addicted because i was up until midnight playing it last night lol

[Dac2u]

The game just doesn't seem like it's ready for release yet. For the most part, I like the game, I just think it needs a lot more polish.

[Chris399]

then forces you to buy a retail copy and update all sorts of shit again. Plus games run slower off a blu-ray drive than a HDD. I've contacted Sony, the official DCUO boards and the EU, NA blogs to see if they'll release a digital download version on the PSN and no one will answer the damn question.

Buying an MMO via physical retail channels is a rather antiquated way of doing things.

[jack_burt0n]

game disc has a 5gb Hdd cache when running off the BR disc, which is more than enough to enable the game to run just as quickly as the 16gb install.

[Chris399]

You still have the blu-ray > hard-drive/ memory > blu-ray bottleneck. Eliminate the blu-ray part and things simply run faster. AND a direct download doesn't burn out your blu-ray drive. Constantly accessing/ updating a cache WILL. There's no reason for this game to not simply have an "unlock code" for the 18 gigs that we've already downloaded.

Not to mention that if the game is shipping in two weeks, it's already gone gold, so we'll have to download several gigs worth of patches again.

[Baka-akaB]

agreed , but i'm not especially worried , they'll give the answer in the remaining weeks soon enough .

It's not as if they would fear jailbreaking , it's useless online . Nor game sharing , you can easily disable it with only one accessible profile at one time as shown so far with the beta .

[Bolts]

I'm agreeing here. There's no need for the Bluray version of this game since MMOs are not static like other games.

[jack_burt0n]

I am not saying that its not a good option to have it would be, but for most people 1gb downloads and mmo's are just about doable in the first place with their internet connections let alone 16gb files :)

[jneul]

it will probably be a mandatory install to make it run super smooth as it is an mmo, but im loving the beta which took ages to install, but worth it lol

[Wizziokid]

seems a bit soon, I mean the beta is great but it needs work, can they do it in that time? who knows, I hope so

[Chris399]

The new update fixed ALOT of things. Freezing and text size foremost, but the list of fixes was huge. Game seems faster now too (loading and streaming).

[Sitris]

No wander no Aussie release date was announced, we can't even get the beta to work for more than 2 minutes and the patch has made it worse. I really want to playit haha

[Wizziokid]

new update?? when was it released, i haven't been on today.

@below well that might be it, im in the EU

[Sitris]

If you live in eu then you may not have been updated.

[Blaster_Master]

The new patch did fix alot of things, and also included alot of other things too. It actually looks prettier now as well. The only problem I ever had with it though was the lag in the attacks, but im sure thats gonna get fixed over time.

[ThanatosDMC]

One car explodes, more cars spawn and then those cars explode then my ps3 freezes. They need to fix that car glitch. It seems to freeze me more than being surrounded by apes that suddenly disappear from the screen and then freeze.

Yeah, hopefully they iron things out. I want to be able to see my attacks more instead of it disappearing and the lag hits which is very prevalent on the PvP server 2.

[ECM0NEY]

I have it preordered for PS3. I hope they fix all that stuff before release. I need it to hold me over till at least SWTOR comes out.

[clintos59]

Im kind of scared to buy it because the beta is so fun & I have like 30+ hours clocked in this last week & its my first MMO & I can see why alot of ppl can get hooked on these types of games. I think ill wait & if alot people buy it ill buy it aswell. $15 a month seems like crap but I find this beta so addicting that I dont mind aslong as the enjoyment is there.

I hope The Agency will be as fun as DC Universe. I think im starting to dig MMO's lol.

Edit: Also wanted to mention the HUGE WORLD dc universe online has. Damn ive done like 30 missions & thats nothing. Also love the fact no matter where I go, there are alot of other online super heroes everywhere & love the fact that u need their help in a few missions because youll die if u think u can just go in like rambo & kill everything by yourself. Anyways back to the beta. Love this game.

[Baka-akaB]

nah you aint digging mmos yet :p . Only something actually different for a change .

Most other mmos are a grind fest bore with very little action , worse without actuallly requiring other skills than pushing buttons at the proper moment in the proper order .

[lilmetal]

Agreed, this is more of an action-oriented MMO game.
Which, I much prefer over the traditional MMORPGs.
SOE's been in this scene for a looong time.

[Bolts]

Umm, this must be your first MMO. There's nothing huge about DCU's gaming world. You're just playing in a bunch of instances. If you think this is addictive then do yourself a favor and avoid the real MMOs. You'll never leave the house.

[Baka-akaB]

it's hardly about the size of the world anyway imo .

The original wow had a size vastly inferior to other mmos back then . What was important is how they designed it and populated it with quests , npcs and content .

[callahan09]

I still haven't tried the beta. I downloaded it over the weekend on my PS3 from the PlayStation Plus part of the store, but I didn't get a chance to play it yet because it took the majority of the day to download. Once I try the beta I'll know for sure if I am going to want to buy it. But I'll be buying it on PC if I buy it.

[dragonyght]

u in 4a treat tho if u gonna play make u reserve 8 hour in advances because the game gonna b*%@# slaps u 13 gig patch

[callahan09]

Yeah that's what I was referring to when I said it took the majority of the day to download. Already all patched and ready to go, just still haven't gotten around to it. I'll try to play it tomorrow or maybe even tonight.

[Esena]

I don't know why people would even bother getting this for the PS3 if they have a competent PC. Now if you don't... then enjoy it come Jan 11!!!

[Nicaragua]

Because id rather be slouched on my couch playing games than sat at a desk.

Because id rather have my PC free so my mrs can use it so she dosnt bug me while im playing games.

Because i dont want to have to fanny about booting up a PC when i can get the same experience on a console that sits snugly under my TV.

A few reasons for you there.

[Software_Lover]

They actually have pc cases that fit "snugly" under the tv.

I actually have an HTPC with a GTX 460 inside running windows 7 64bit. I use the ipad as an extension of my television sitting on the coffee table. I use it as a remote and as the screen for my steam library. Basicly just scroll through my game list and then touch the game I want to play.

But I only play games on that pc that can use the 360 controller. RTS games, or any other games that require mouse and keyboard I use my other pc.

[Bolts]

The PS3 version is surprisingly good. But too much time is spend at the damn loading screen for my taste. As long as the servers doesn't support cross platform playing then PS3 players should be fine. Otherwise PC players will have too much of an advantage in raid and pvp situations.

[Baka-akaB]

My pc is hooked to the plasma tv as well as its lcd monitor (everything is lined up in front of the desk , a sofa and bed).

And i too prefer to play while on the bed or sofa ... something that , despite what many argue , isnt comfortable with keyboard and mouses .

Like mentioned there is also the problem of pc running apps that you'd need to stop to play properly .

I'm not adding yet another pc to the mix , i know i'll probably use it for yet other tasks , instead of liberating one for gaming . i'm already running networks at work , and dont feel like doing it at home anymore .

When i'm forced to , i'll sit in front of the pc , for stuff like starcraft 2 , fps and games clearly built for pc ...

Otherwise , screw it , either you support my pad , or i'll run the console version .

Pad support isnt as universal or as easy as often claimed . Some games oddly dont support it (wtf mass effet 2 pc...) and forcing it through joy2key or x-pad emulation progs isnt always great .

[Esena]

But the interface, controls, are just so much easier on a PC.

Typing, hotkeys to different areas of the interface (map, skills, traits, etc)

I agree with yall that sitting on your couch is nice, but man, it is such a pain sometimes to navigate it on the ps3. It is fun on the ps3, I'm just saying the better experience will be on the PC.

MMOs are meant to be played on PC.

[TroyAndAbed]

I have a really good computer, but I'm still getting it for PS3. I just want an MMO to succeed on consoles for once.

[Software_Lover]

I dont know why companies are banking on these types of games. Making a profit is gonna be even extra hard for this dev as they have to pay DC for the licenses. I think they are banking on the licenses to make them money. But the super hero online thing has been done before, maybe not with noted heroes but you know what Im saying.

I guess the bigger the risk, the bigger the possible reward. Im not interested at this point in time. The only type of MMO I would possibly be interested in would be something in the world of Mass Effect. The Star Wars Republic one has my eye also, but its looking like its dying before release.

[Bolts]

MMO have been dying lately? Such as...? Hell, I have never seen so many MMOs on the market at once.

[Si-Fly]

@Software lover : Sounds like you don't have a ps3 to play it on, maybe Santa will bring you one for Christmas if you're a good troll!

[Software_Lover]

Because I dont praise everything that is Sony.

My psn is cherub2g. We should play sometimes.

I've had my ps3 longer than you probably.

And please............define the word troll, because its obvious you dont understand the definition.

[Figboy]

interesting. unfortunately, my money is going to Little Big Planet 2 in January. i was actually really hoping for that March/April release that was initially slated.

i can't afford many games in 2011, so i have to really pick and choose.

i'm absolutely LOVING the DCUO beta, and i'd like to get the game, but since it's me and my wife, that'd be two copies of the game at $60 each. $120 for the game, plus $30 for month 2(first month is free)? that's asking a lot from me for January and February. especially with LBP2, ME2 PS3, and Killzone 3 hitting in the first two months of the year.

anyway, for those on the fence, i really recommend it if you enjoy super heroes at all. it doesn't really feel like any MMO i've played. it's more of a single player game with MMO features, as you can solo quite a bit.

i did have an awesome moment tonight, though. i was trying to complete this mission, taking down Lex Luthor thugs, when all of a sudden, Bizarro shows up (i had forgot that i also selected a side mission to bring down Bizarro), and me and a group of random strangers (i was soloing), all jumped on it and defeated him. he's REALLY tough, so there was no way i'd have been able to take him down myself. after we were done, we congratulated each other and then went our separate ways. it was pretty badass.

[N311V]

Holy crap, unless this happened more than once I was there.

What did your character look like?

Mine was a mostly green female with a long green cape, I revived a few people and mostly healed.

[Figboy]

My character is a female with short red hair, split black cape, and domino mask and blue glowing eyes. her name is Night Queen. her colors are dark dark red and black.

[Chicago8506]

is sweet...
it has it's hiccups...but that's expected.
Being a player of WoW, I can honestly say this game will do well.
If what that spokesperson said about the subscription fee is true, well that wouldn't b kewl...hopefully Plus Memebers will get some kinda discount....either way, fee or no fee...m getting it.

Game on!

[nefertis]

I want too try this game but idk people keep saying the ps3 version keep freezing.

[AssassinHD]

The PS3 beta froze several times for me over the weekend. It is a beta though, so things like that are expected. That is what the feedback button is for.

[UCMEandICU]

Both the PS3 & PC versions of the beta have freezing issues after all it's a "beta test". I don't quite understand when people complain about technical issues and bugs during beta testing and act concerned.

Do gamers even know any more what beta testing is meant to be? It seems this is mainly console gamers that have this mental block on what a beta test is supposed to be.

All betas for game have freezing or a tonne of issues. As a beta tester you have to deal with it and we need to stop acting like it betas are actual demos of the final product.

[marcindpol]

ok i live in Europe so i will pay 13euro a month for the subscriptions alone. Now whats the story with all the dlc this game will get?, will i have to pay for thise separately or EVERYTHING is included in monthly subs?.Did you also notice there is a shop in the games menu, whats is this for?

Please someone help:)

[N311V]

As far as i know it's just the €13. I heard there plan is small monthly updates to keep console gamers happy with the subscription and then less often the large updates (no extra cost). The store is for a microtranaction model I haven't heard a lot about, hopefully they're just cosmetic changes (style) you can buy.

[marcindpol]

Thanks a lot for the answer:)
Good luck

[HungryGoku]

I'm buying the game cause of Jim Lee I love his art .

[divideby0]

I see a game a month must buy for me starting jan...

[Orange Juice]

January is a busy month for my gf and I!

[Si-Fly]

Planning on making a baby?

[Orange Juice]

@ si fly
If by making a baby you mean buying a bunch of games to play together, then yes, we will indeed be making a baby.

[Thecraft1989]

I loving this game but I just can't see how its ready for January release theirs just so much to fix in such short time.

[RAmar101]

Could they not have lowered the charge? And how is the online play do you level up etc

[despair]

the level cap is 30 at launch but will be raised eventually, they said to make it accessible to more people the time taken to reach max level with a single character will be 45-60 hours, so its not bad at all.

[Spenok]

I was in the PC beta for this game, and suprisingly enough it was very good. Albiet it had a few minor bugs (what beta doesnt?) but overall a very good MMO. I dont even really like comics, especially american ones. Im more into Manga and anime, but this game was just downright fun to play. I just may have to buy this.