DC Universe Online
The hero ofDC Universe Onlinehave faced many threats , but the game ’s next major message release bring " an invasion of universe - greedy magic " that can only be stopped by the combined power of the Justice League Dark – andthe champion of magic himself , Shazam . And we ’ve develop your first look at the episode ’s art , and a look behind the development withDCUOCreative Director SJ Mueller .
The fighting power of John Constantine , Zatanna , and Billy Batson ’s charming form as the mighty Shazam need no account . As three of the most iconic charming users in the DC Universe , it makes sense for the developers ofDCUO , Daybreak Games to put them in the spotlight . But players are sound to be getting a whole peck more once theJustice League Darkcontent releases on March 28th , 2019.Doctor Fate ? hinderance . Felix Faust ? discipline . A villainous Lord of Chaos and a dimension - tearing , tentacled demon ? You better trust it .
Now celebrating itseighthyear , DC Universe Onlinehas made the most of the DC ’s rising franchises . When theAquamanmovie stormed into theaters , DCUO ’s own " Atlantis " episodewas there to give fans more of the undersea kingdom . And withShazamoutgrossingAquamanin early screenings , the developers are once again give the fans what they desire . But it ’s hold out to take more than just Shazam , or even the players , to deal with the " giant breach " that has pluck exposed the skies of Gotham City .
But first , discipline out out exclusive looking at atDCUO ’s newJustice League Darkkey art below , and our consultation with Creative Director SJ Mueller :
You ’ve offered an incredible tease for Episode 34 , with the sky deplumate open and unleashing tentacled demons , and " an invasion of universe - devouring magic " in Gotham City . That explain why the common Justice League might be out of their profoundness , but just how bad is it going to get for our heroes ?
Our heroes and villain are proceed to come aspect - to - face with an ancient horror so terrify it will literally repulse them insane being confining to it ! The mere presence of this terror will in reality impact gameplay in the last maraud – and take them so mad it will endanger their characters ’ very lives !
DC fan are manifestly proceed to be thrilled to see the Justice League Dark brought centre level for Episode 34 , and some buff have been hoping to see them for twelvemonth . So what makes NOW the right meter to do it ? Was it something you or others on the squad have want to tackle before , but were wait for the right meter ?
Justice League Dark has been echoing among the player ’ requests for years , and with DC ’s focus on Justice League Dark in the cartoon strip and the Shazam film issue forth out , we forecast it was the right fourth dimension to do a deeply thaumaturgy - themed episode . Constantine I has become exceedingly popular in recent years and Zatanna is always a fan - preferent with her unique style and power .
How much do you look to those other adaptations when craft your own story ? Or how much of your squad ’s development is from a game - first , story - second base perspective ?
It sure as shooting barrack us to do the Episode ! There are many criterion from the strip that we ’ll hit , such as the House of Mystery and Constantine ’s relationship with Steve Trevor at A.R.G.U.S. However , this sequence is in reality a wholly alone storyline for DC Universe Online . So if you ’re a fan of Justice League Dark , and want a completely novel experience , download DC Universe Online and ship on an entirely raw storyline with the Justice League Dark within minute !
It ’s light to say that Episode 34 is based on " the charming side of the DC Universe , " but fan know that encompasses a LOT of characters , lore , and locations . How did you decide which character - and villains - were going to make the snub ? And is there a sports fan - favorite character or location you ’re excited to let loose on the player ?
We take up with the head “ Well , who do you cogitate of when you think of Magical - themed DC stories ? ” But then I had to put that with “ that is n’t Wonder Woman or Circe ” because despite being the Magic - based mentors in our plot , they ’ve been featured so to a great extent , I wanted to focalize on some other characters . This naturally led us to Constantine , Zatanna , Felix Faust , Shazam , and our fresh big bad , Mordru , immortal foe of the Legion of Super - Heroes from the thirtieth C ! That ’s not the death of the list though , there ’s so many more to chance upon . I ’m most excited to see players bring out the truth of the House of Mystery .
The Justice League Dark episode is go to be telling a story using several characters who have been in the secret plan already . Have you made any changes to the refund cast that fans should look out for ?
It ’s been an exciting time to be a player or a developer for DC Universe Online – over the past few years we ’ve been improving the gameplay and adding quality of life improvements across the display board , but last yr we have to do something really exciting and started updating our iconic character modeling – starting with Superman . This was so well - received , we ’ve been updating more and more characters over metre and will continue to do so . These updates use better textures and develop spirit for the characters . I mean , just match out Constantine , Zatanna , and Shazam in the promotional art . They ’re amazing ! !
As always , a unexampled episode mean new gear . I understand that Justice League Dark is going to be a favorite for fans of Etrigan the Demon ? How did you decide on him over the other likely candidates ?
honestly , his armor in New 52 just looked so freaking cool we thought players would make out to fall apart it . We in reality started design the player suit over a class ago , before we even start on the episode , and was wait for the everlasting clip to put it in the biz . And here we are !
DC Universe Online is now in its eighth year , which is farseeing than most MMOs get to bask – in spades with unexampled substance add up as often as your squad is put it out . So with this episode basically completed , and another storey / squad / realm of the DC Universe crossed off your bucketful list , are you already thinking up the next spate of depicted object ( or year nine … or ten … ) ?
I certainly have report idea that go to year ten and beyond – there are so many amazing tales to order ! But , we ’ve settled on a middling heroic plot line for the next risky venture . It ’s big , and it ’s badass . SJ Mueller , Creative Director , DC Universe Online
TheJustice League DarkEpisode also includes a level - agnostic event variant of mental object usable to all histrion Level 10 and up for a special time :
In JUSTICE LEAGUE DARK , a elephantine severance has opened in the sky above Gotham City . A massive , tentacled Daemon is tearing through from another plane as the helpless citizens of Gotham face the insignificance of their pitiable human existences . Ancient magic is at work , revealing trueness perhaps beyond human sympathy , truth that threaten madness in the face of the infinite unnamed . But Earth is not without defenses against such dread , fright , and holy terror . expert in the occult recognise the magical origins of this new topsy-turvydom , and must now cultivate together and with role player to discover the secrets that might turn back this invasion , at least for a fourth dimension .
DC Universe Onlineis a loose - to - play action mechanism - combat MMO specify in the fabricated universe of DC Comics and is available on PC , PlayStation 4 , and Xbox One . Register withDCUOto start playing today .
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