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DC Universe(TM) Online Delivers Action-Packed Acceleration With New Lightning Strikes DLC Pack
Featuring New Electricity Power Set and The Flash, Second DLC Pack Now Available for Download
SAN DIEGO, Dec. 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Online Entertainment LLC (SOE) today announced that the second downloadable content (DLC) pack for DC Universe Online, Lightning Strikes, is now available. Featuring the scarlet speedster, The Flash, and the introduction of the game's eighth power set, Electricity Powers, the new DLC pack is available for download on both the PC and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system.
"The Flash is one of the premiere characters in the DC Universe and has long been a fan favorite," said Jens Andersen, DCUO Creative Director, Sony Online Entertainment. "We're excited to deliver a new and exciting adventure featuring The Flash with our latest DLC, Lightning Strikes. Players can participate in new solo and group content, new bounties, as well as interact with The Flash-themed characters and content - it's pure action-charged fun."
Lightning Strikes offers players new adventures with more intense action, over-the-top powers for epic battles and another legendary superhero for players to battle against or alongside on their journey to becoming the next legend. In addition to the new Electricity Power set, DC Universe Online players can now interact with The Flash-themed characters and content with new maps and features:
-- Electricity Powers - Players can now utilize the new Electricity Power
set and use new types of healing powers and damage attacks in combat,
including:
-- Ionic Drain - Drains energy from the environment to replenish a
player's health while simultaneously damaging surrounding enemies
-- The Shockwave - Shoots streams of electric bolts at enemies
-- Tesla Ball - Creates a floating ball of electricity that zaps nearby
enemies
-- New Characters - Encounter new iconic DC Universe characters, including
Livewire, Black Lightning, The Top, The Trickster, Static and much more.
-- New Gear - Players can earn all-new gear sets including the new
Zoom-inspired set for villains, and the new Black Lightning-inspired set
for heroes.
-- Flashback Duo -In the Flashback Duo, players can travel back in time to
the very moment when Barry Allen became The Flash and battle foes inside
the Central City Police Station.
-- Central City - Experience solo and group adventures with the all-new
map.
Sony Online Entertainment LLC
CONTACT: Michele Sturdivant, +1-858-577-3167, msturdivant@soe.sony.com, or Amelia Lukiman, +1-858-577-3407, alukiman@soe.sony.com, both of Sony Online Entertainment; or Stacy Miles of Bender/Helper Impact, +1-415-847-4400, stacy_miles@bhimpact.com, for SOE
Web Site: http://www.soe.com
DC Universe(TM) Online Delivers Action-Packed Acceleration With New Lightning Strikes DLC Pack
Featuring New Electricity Power Set and The Flash, Second DLC Pack Now Available for Download
SAN DIEGO, Dec. 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Online Entertainment LLC (SOE) today announced that the second downloadable content (DLC) pack for DC Universe Online, Lightning Strikes, is now available. Featuring the scarlet speedster, The Flash, and the introduction of the game's eighth power set, Electricity Powers, the new DLC pack is available for download on both the PC and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system.
"The Flash is one of the premiere characters in the DC Universe and has long been a fan favorite," said Jens Andersen, DCUO Creative Director, Sony Online Entertainment. "We're excited to deliver a new and exciting adventure featuring The Flash with our latest DLC, Lightning Strikes. Players can participate in new solo and group content, new bounties, as well as interact with The Flash-themed characters and content - it's pure action-charged fun."
Lightning Strikes offers players new adventures with more intense action, over-the-top powers for epic battles and another legendary superhero for players to battle against or alongside on their journey to becoming the next legend. In addition to the new Electricity Power set, DC Universe Online players can now interact with The Flash-themed characters and content with new maps and features:
-- Electricity Powers - Players can now utilize the new Electricity Power
set and use new types of healing powers and damage attacks in combat,
including:
-- Ionic Drain - Drains energy from the environment to replenish a
player's health while simultaneously damaging surrounding enemies
-- The Shockwave - Shoots streams of electric bolts at enemies
-- Tesla Ball - Creates a floating ball of electricity that zaps nearby
enemies
-- New Characters - Encounter new iconic DC Universe characters, including
Livewire, Black Lightning, The Top, The Trickster, Static and much more.
-- New Gear - Players can earn all-new gear sets including the new
Zoom-inspired set for villains, and the new Black Lightning-inspired set
for heroes.
-- Flashback Duo -In the Flashback Duo, players can travel back in time to
the very moment when Barry Allen became The Flash and battle foes inside
the Central City Police Station.
-- Central City - Experience solo and group adventures with the all-new
map.
Sony Online Entertainment LLC
CONTACT: Michele Sturdivant, +1-858-577-3167, msturdivant@soe.sony.com, or Amelia Lukiman, +1-858-577-3407, alukiman@soe.sony.com, both of Sony Online Entertainment; or Stacy Miles of Bender/Helper Impact, +1-415-847-4400, stacy_miles@bhimpact.com, for SOE
Web Site: http://www.soe.com