Greetings Heroes and Villains! 

Andre here and we’re back with another update.

This one’s been a fun one to work on because a lot of it comes from things we’ve been sitting with internally for a while - where pacing slows down, where the back-and-forth between menus gets in the way, and where we wanted you to feel like you have more room to experiment. 

There’s a lot to cover, so let’s get started! 

A Look Back 

Late last year, we introduced a second, hot swappable ability tray to support the slotting of more abilities: Iconic Powers and our new Power Array Augments.  

The response to this new feature was overwhelmingly positive, but there’s always room for improvement.  

Based on your feedback, we’ve added a mini-UI so you can easily track your inactive tray cooldowns while you’re popping off your skill rotations. 

Speaking of Power Array Augments, this fun new feature that kicked off with the White and Blue Lantern Rings has opened new doors for playstyle augmentation and experimentation. 

You will see many more of these in the future.   

A small, yet mighty feature is now live - Cutscene Skipping! 

You’ve seen the cutscene before, so why sit through them over and over again? This will streamline your instance time and keep the party rolling. 

This feature was long overdue, and we’re pleased to get it into your hands. 

Weekly Omnibus missions are also now more rewarding, offering a choice of Fortify materials for your Omnipotence items. 

And most recently, we launched Trouble Alerts, an all-new daily event to help you advance Ally and Artifact progression. 

Be on the lookout for Daily Doubles and Triple Troubles which will multiply your gains. 

Finally, beat the heat and take a splash this Summer with our new Fire and Water Power Array Augments.

These allow you to weave Fire and Water abilities into your existing power set without a respec, so you can experiment with combinations you’ve never tried before. 

Coming Soon 

Get loco with Lobo! 

We’ve got plans to introduce a brand-new Power Array Augment inspired by the intergalactic bounty hunter himself.

If you’ve ever wanted a taste of his chaos at your fingertips, here’s your chance! 

And just around the corner, a new reason to invest in your Allies. 

Progressing your Allies is no easy task, so we want to make it more rewarding along the way with new Ally Feats! 

Missed an event? We’ve heard you loud and clear.

The all-new A.R.G.U.S. Strike Team Event is on its way providing a path to go back and earn Allies, Iconic Powers, styles, emotes, and more from past events you weren’t around for. 

Whether you started playing just a few months ago or you’ve been with us since the beginning, this is your chance to fill in the gaps in your collection without needing a time machine.

We know how much this kind of catch-up content has been asked for, and we’re excited to finally make it real. 

We’re also pleased to announce that you’ll soon be able to play Unscaled (“unclamped”) versions of On Duty content in Private Matches. 

Do you and your crew want to feel truly unstoppable? Now you can. 

On a related note, we want to thank you for your participation in our recent Level Scaling Beta test. 

Your feedback was invaluable, and we are carefully reviewing our next steps. 

Additionally, we’re refining the Fortify experience on two fronts: Smart Fortifying and the Fortify list.

Smart Fortifying ensures that you only load what’s required for the next breakthrough, while the Fortify list will soon only show items that are not at their max rank to streamline the view. 

Lastly, you may have noticed that we’ve been streamlining the early game experience for smoother alt creation and new players. 

Some of these improvements that are live or coming soon include early fast-movement, a “Warp to Current Mission” feature, and powers unlocking earlier at a lower power consumption. 

The optional Tutorial Skip will also soon auto-complete the base/lair introduction mission, the House of Legends tour mission, and the intro missions for Allies and Artifacts.

The goal is to get players to end-game faster, so you can spend more time enjoying the latest activities. 

On the Horizon 

There’s a lot more cooking behind the scenes, and we wanted to give you a sneak peek. 

A feature that we hinted at earlier this year is the Sidekick System (teased initially as Alt-kicks).

Since you’ve invested so much into your alternate characters, down to their styles, gear, Artifacts and Allies, sometimes the only person you can really depend on is…well, yourself.

Imagine calling in your favorite alt to support and battle alongside you. 

It’s early, but our prototype is done, and the results look fantastic! 

A little spoiler, the more powerful your alt the better their performance will be; 

So, you may want to start dusting off your favorites and make sure they’re geared up and ready for action! 

We’re also developing an exciting new Ally Mission System.

Your Allies are no longer just there to provide passives or wait for your summons.  

They will soon be able to embark on unique asynchronous mission assignments – a whole new way to reap rewards even when you’re away from DCUO. 

Every login, every league, and every forum post and Discord conversation, it all reminds us why we do this. 

We’re always paying attention to how the game feels to play, and updates like this come from wanting every minute in DCUO to count. 

Remember, none of this happens without you. 

There’s way more on the way and we’re glad to have you with us for it! 

See you in-game, 

Andre Emerson 

Executive Producer, DC Universe Online

Summer is heating up, and that means it's time for the return of Tides of War!

This year's event introduces all-new rewards including two new Power Array Augments, the Undersea Usurper Chroma Pack, Absolute Power Aquaman styles, iconic Aquaman and Black Manta base NPCs, and more!

Earn Sand Dollars by participating in seasonal content and exchange them for rewards at the Atlantean Quartermaster or Mutineer Quartermaster in the House of Legends.

The event is open to players level 20 and above and runs from June 30, 2026, through July 28, 2026.

Event Rewards

Complete event progression to earn the following rewards:

• Once Per Character
  • Tides of the Blue Power Array Augment
  • Rekindled Pyroplasm Power Array Augment
  • Skill Point Token
• Once Per Account
  • 25 Flawless Nth Metal
  • 20,000 Ally Favor
  • 100 Stabilizer Fragments
  • Sunstone Fragment Supply Box (x40)
  • Source Mark Supply Box (x40)

Rekindled Pyroplasm Power Array Augment

Channel the volatile energy of Rekindled Pyroplasm, a Power Array Augment that draws from Fire abilities and makes them accessible across all powersets.

This augment grants a selection of Fire-inspired abilities, including Absorb Heat, Immolation, Stoke Flames, and Backdraft, allowing characters of any powerset to incorporate fiery tools into their loadout.

Characters using the fire powerset will only receive the stat buffs from this augment. No new abilities are gained.

Fully Ranked Bonuses

• Rank 0
  • +1% Restoration
  • Absorb Heat
• Rank 1
  • +1% Dominance (Total 3% of 5% Max)
  • Immolation
• Rank 2
  • +2% Restoration
  • Stoke Flames
• Rank 3
  • +2% Dominance (Total 3% of 5% Max)
  • Fire Soul
• Rank 4
  • +3% Might (Total 5% of 5% Max)
  • Backdraft

Tides of the Blue Power Array Augment

Wield the shifting force of the ocean with Tides of the Blue, a Power Array Augment that brings Water-inspired abilities into reach for all powersets.

This augment grants access to key Water-based abilities such as Tsunami Strikes, Aqualance, Shark Frenzy, and Aquatic Arsenal, enabling new combat options regardless of your chosen powerset.

Characters using the water powerset will only receive the stat buffs from this augment. No new abilities are gained.

Fully Ranked Bonuses

• Rank 0
  • +1% Might
  • Aquatic Arsenal
• Rank 1
  • +1% Power
  • Tsunami Strikes
• Rank 2
  • +2% Might (Total 2% of 5% Max)
  • Aqualance
• Rank 3
  • +2% Power (Total 2% of 5% Max)
• Rank 4
  • +3% Might (Total 5% of 5% Max)
  • Shark Frenzy

Please Note:

• This article has been updated to match the in-game tooltip and to correct a miscommunication in the original version. The original article incorrectly stated that the bonuses listed above applied only to the Water and Fire powersets. These bonuses are available to all powersets.

Summer Seasonal | Tides of War

The tides rise once more in Tides of War; the battle for Atlantis continues! 

Ocean Master has returned with renewed ambition and an army of mutineer Atlanteans determined to overthrow Aquaman and seize control of Atlantis.

Their conflict has once again spilled into the waters off Metropolis, and heroes and villains alike are being drawn into the struggle.

Earn Sand Dollars by completing daily missions and seasonal content, then visit the Atlantean Quartermaster or Mutineer Quartermaster in the House of Legends to unlock this year's newest rewards. 

Track Tides of War in your Mission Journal, queue for the Atlantean Outpost Alert through the Summer Seasonal section of the On Duty menu, or use the Warp Menu to jump directly into the action.

Featured Content

Strait to Metropolis

Ocean Master's forces are advancing on Metropolis.

Defeat mutineer Atlanteans and help repel the invasion in this daily open world mission.

Atlantean Outpost Alert

Take the fight directly to Ocean Master and his forces in this seasonal alert and earn Sand Dollars, seasonal rewards, and event progress.

Event Buyout

Short on time? Players can spend Marketplace Currency to instantly complete the event.

• Buyout Period: June 30, 2026 – October 19, 2026
• Pricing: Scales based on remaining event progress
• Member Discount: 10% off
• Complete event days to reduce the total cost before purchasing.

New Feats

• Royal Stride
  • Collect the following styles:
    • Absolute Power Aquaman Leggings Style
    • Absolute Power Aquaman Boots Style
• Depths of Envy
  • Open the Undersea Usurper Chroma Pack.
• Fish out of Water
  • Collect Base Invitation: Aquaman.
• The Call of Revenge
  • Collect Base Invitation: Black Manta.
• Swimsuits and Statues
  • Collect 10 base items from the 2026 Tides of War vendor.

New Vendor Items

Styles

• Absolute Power Aquaman Leggings Style (Legendary)
• Absolute Power Aquaman Boots Style (Legendary)

Undersea Usurper Chroma Pack (Legendary)

• Undersea Usurper Chroma 1 - 3 Materials

Base Invitations

Add these iconic characters to your base and interact with them to hear unique dialogue inspired by their stories and rivalries.

• Base Invitation: Aquaman
• Base Invitation: Black Manta

Base Items

• Aquaman vs. Black Manta Duel Statue
• Swimsuit Variant Cover Poster Packs
  • Batman #126
  • Batman/Superman: World's Finest #6
  • Black Adam #3
  • Catwoman #46
  • Deathstroke Inc. #12
  • Harley Quinn #21
  • Poison Ivy #3
  • Nightwing #95
  • Nubia: Queen of the Amazons #3
  • Action Comics #1046 Supergirl Variant
• Each poster pack includes standard and large poster versions.

Rare Base NPC Drops

The Atlantean Outpost Alert boss has a chance to drop collectible Atlantean-themed Base NPCs, including:

• Drift Guards
• Drift Lieutenants
• Silent School Acolytes
• Silent School Adepts
• Silent School High Adepts
• Trench Workers
• Trench Mutants

One special reward, the Silent School High Adept, can temporarily transform players into a seahorse through a unique interaction.

Summer Vendor Sale | June 30 – July 6

Kick off the Summer Seasonal Event with savings!

During the first week of Tides of War, enjoy 25% off all Summer Vendor items.

Marketplace Sale | June 30 - July 13 

Celebrate summer with major savings!

• Enjoy 30% off Marketplace purchases
• 50% Off One-Time Purchase Packs