Producer's Letter - July 2024

PRODUCER’S LETTER – July 2024 

Hello, DC Universe Online! It’s Kenn again, back with another update to keep you in the loop about the latest happenings, what we’ve been working on, and what exciting new things are on the horizon! 

But before I get into that, I want to specifically call out some of the great new folks that have joined the team. Starting with Andre Emerson (Executive Producer), Anna Polito (Lead UX/UI Designer), Chris Bishop (Senior Artist), Jarrod Fisher (Development Director), Keith Brors (Principal Engineer), and Paul Reed (Narrative Designer)!   With all the buzz surrounding the current and future development of DCUO, these team players have joined forces to dive headfirst into the heart of what makes DCUO the game you all love and enjoy today. In fact, we've already had countless discussions together to take the game to the next level! Cheers to the great adventures ahead – we've only just begun! 

And now…I’d love to walk you through what we’ve been working on! 

WHAT’S COOKIN’? 

Xbox Series X|S and Episode 48, that’s what! 

We’re coming close to finalizing development on Xbox Series X|S and couldn’t be more excited to soon have our Xbox community fully immersed in the Gen 9 console experience. With the help of our partners over at Microsoft, our teams are working to ensure that every step we take is one worth taking to get DCUO out on Xbox Series X|S as soon as possible. More news on this soon! Until then, you can keep track of current and upcoming status updates here. 

Episode 48… What we CAN tell you at this time is that the story follows the reckless adventures of a beloved antihero, which ultimately brings them face-to-face with dangerous decisions that could impact the world. Our teams have been incredibly excited about working on this next Episode ever since the initial pitch was made, and they’ve continuously expressed that excitement over the course of its development. Although we can’t say too much yet, we’d love to show you some non-spoilers the team has been working on! 

Perhaps your keen senses have already got your brain ticking? Well stay tuned, because Episode 48’s big title reveal will be announced on July 26th in Daybreak’s panel “Revolutionizing Legends: The Evolution of Iconic Online Games” at San Diego Comic-Con! Daybreak Games developers will each take the stage and share specific perspectives on the development of renowned long-running titles such as DC Universe Online, The Lord of the Rings Online, Dungeons & Dragons Online, and EverQuest! Learn what keeps these vast and immersive worlds thriving, and what exciting new content they have in store for players this year and beyond! 

If you’re attending San Diego Comic Con this year, be sure to join the panel in room 6BCF at the San Diego Convention Center, Friday, July 26, 2024, from 12:45 - 1:45pm to be the first to hear about our next drop! On top of that, for those attending SDCC, there will be a community meet-up for fans of Daybreak Games. Stop by and hang out with some of the devs that run these iconic games! Stay tuned for more details on the community meet-up .  

ON THE HORIZON  

WEEKLY RESETS 

Weekly Resets will now be shifting from Thursdays to Tuesdays starting July 16. Not only will weekly resets now sync with our new update days, but this will streamline the way loot locks are lifted when participating in new raid content after an update. For the team, this also means more accessibility throughout the week to provide any post-update services as needed. With this shift, we’re looking forward to seeing stark improvements to the overall development schedule of the game. 

BRAINIAC RETURNS: AFTERSHOCK 

“Brainiac Returns!” was our latest Episode, which launched in May. If you thought it was over, you’re sorely mistaken! An aftershock has been building and rumbling...waiting to happen! Brainiac Returns’ post-launch content will be dropping next Tuesday, July 16, and because there’s so much to dig into, we’re calling it “Brainiac Returns: Aftershock!.” This update will introduce a new Open World Boss, Weekly Mission, 1 new Artifact, new Episode-specific vendor rewards, a 2X Bizarro Sample event to pair with it, new Boss Drops, Collections, and Feats! Get ready for the madness and arrive in your best “Brainiac Returns” inspired attire as you tackle a new set of threats and challenges! 

UPCOMING 

Leading up to Episode 48, we’re prepping numerous events and giveaways you’ll get to enjoy –from Homecoming, Year of the Dragon, Batman Day, and so much more! It’s an exciting year for us as we continue to explore new avenues and keep things fresh. Moving forward, we have plans to shake things up, so keep your eyes peeled on our forums, website, and social media for new announcements on what’s to come. 

Until next time, see you again before the end of the year! 

Kenn “Kendricke” White 

Lead Producer