Your favourite comic book heroes unleashed with DC Universe Online

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Sony Online Entertainment have announced that players can now download the very popular massively multiplayer online or MMO action game DC Universe Online. In a press release, they were quoted as saying.

“We are confident that going free-to-play will expand the action combat experience of*DC Universe Online*by making the game more accessible to every type of player so they can choose to play the game their way,†said John Smedley, President, Sony Online Entertainment. “With a portfolio that includes three successful free-to-play games –*EverQuest II: Extended, Free Realms*and*Star Wars: Clone Wars Adventures*– we have extensive knowledge and experience to apply to DCUOand are thrilled to be taking the game free-to-play today.â€

 

 

There are three access levels in DCUO: Free, Premium and Legendary. All three levels will provide access to the game and include all game updates and fixes to the game, with each level offering differing game options and features. DLC content and features will also be included for Legendary players, and can be purchased by Free and Premium players.* The levels include:

 

 

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• Free Access:*New players now have access to the base game content in*DC Universe Online, including*Gotham City, Metropolis, and all current raids and alerts outside of DLC packs.* Free Access provides players with the ability to create two characters, join a League and many other benefits. Free level players can also purchase DLC packs, additional character slots, and more in-game.
  
• Premium Access:*Any player who has spent at least $5 USD (including former paid subscribers and new players who have purchased $5 of in-game items) qualifies for the Premium Access level. Premium level players have more benefits available to them than the Free level player, including additional character slots, additional inventory slots, and higher cash limits. DLC packs, additional character slots, and more can be purchased in-game. All previous subscribers are granted Premium Access automatically.
  
• Legendary Access:*Legendary Access provides the most content, features and benefits of the three access levels.* Loaded with enhanced features, Legendary Access is available for a $14.99 USD monthly fee (multi-month discounts are available) and includes access to all DLC packs at no cost, more than 16 character slots, over 60 inventory slots, the ability to form Leagues, and many other benefits.
  

DC Universe Online will enable players to really get into the action, they will be able to pick up objects and throw them at opponents as well as run up the side of buildings and all this while fighting alongside some of the legends of the comic world.

DC Universe Online*is licensed by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment on behalf of DC Entertainment. For more information about*DC Universe Online, visit*www.DCUniverseOnline.com.

 

 

 

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