Creator League Sneak Peek: July Game Update | DCUO

Summary

The upcoming game update, releasing on Tuesday, July 29th, introduces several exciting changes. The third patrol, 'Brainiac Returns,' will offer Super Boy as a level 5 legendary ally, along with 20 Moleberries and a special feat. A major allies update is also coming, where allies will stay longer in combat, using their signature abilities twice per summon. Additionally, cross-faction grouping is finally here, allowing players to team up across factions in most content. However, some content remains faction-specific. The update also includes double bonuses and a 20% marketplace discount. Get ready for these fresh changes and improvements!

Takeaways

• 😀 A sneak peek of the upcoming game update is shared, with the full details to be revealed later in an official article.
• 😀 The third patrol, featuring Brainiac Returns content (episode 47), will be part of the update, offering exciting new rewards.
• 😀 Completing the third patrol rewards players with a level 5 legendary ally, Super Boy, and 20 Moleberries.
• 😀 The Super Boy ally adds a new feat called 'Truth and Justice My Way' to the player's collection.
• 😀 The long-awaited allies update is also part of the new content, with improvements in how allies function in combat.
• 😀 Allies now stay longer in combat, fight alongside the player, and use their signature abilities twice per summon.
• 😀 Existing allies, like Batman, Cyborg, Nobia, and Static, have been updated with enhanced features and abilities.
• 😀 Epic tier allies are upgraded to legendary tier, bringing in new support abilities, better utility, and higher scaling with added affinities.
• 😀 The upgrade costs for epic and rare allies are now on par with legendary allies, which could upset players due to higher costs.
• 😀 The game will feature a double bonus for defeating enemies and completing daily tasks, running from July 29th to August 4th.
• 😀 Cross-faction grouping is finally available, allowing players from different factions to team up for most content, with a few exceptions in certain DLC instances.

Q & A

What is the focus of the upcoming game update mentioned in the video?

The update focuses on a variety of changes, including the third patrol featuring Brainiac Returns content, a reworked ally system, the introduction of Super Boy as an ally, and the long-awaited cross-faction grouping.

What are the rewards for completing the third patrol?

Completing the third patrol rewards players with a level five legendary ally, Super Boy, and one pack of 20 Moleberries. Additionally, a feat called 'Truth and Justice My Way' is unlocked when Super Boy is added to your ally collection.

How has the ally system been reworked in this update?

The ally system has been reworked so that allies now stay longer in combat, fight by your side, and use their signature abilities twice per summon. They also now offer more utility and are considered true companions in battle.

What change has been made to the active abilities of allies?

Active abilities for allies have been renamed to signature abilities because allies now use them more than once when summoned, making them more dynamic in combat.

What significant change has been made to the tiers of allies?

Epic tier allies have been upgraded to legendary tier, which includes characters like Cyborg, Flash, and Professor Zoom. These upgrades come with additional support abilities, utility, and higher scaling.

What concerns are raised regarding the cost of upgrading allies?

There is concern that the upgrade costs for epic and rare allies are now equivalent to those of legendary tier allies, which some players feel is too expensive and may lead to frustration.

What special bonus event will be running from July 29th to August 4th?

During this period, a double bonus will be active, offering bonus rewards when defeating enemies or completing daily tasks. Additionally, a 20% discount will be available on the marketplace.

What major quality-of-life change is being introduced in this update?

The major quality-of-life change is the introduction of cross-faction grouping, allowing players to team up with members of the opposite faction for most content, except for a few specific instances.

Which instances are not available for cross-faction grouping?

Cross-faction grouping is not available in the following instances: Striker Island Lockdown, Central City DLC 2, Central City DLC 7, Flash Museum DLC 7, and Themyscira Command post DLC 10.

When will the update go live and where can players find official details?

The update is scheduled to go live on Tuesday, July 29th. Players can find more details and official announcements on the game's official channels.