DC Universe™ Online
Developed by Dimensional Ink Games · Published by Daybreak Game Company
At a glance
Overview
An action, adventure, massively multiplayer game by Dimensional Ink Games, published by Daybreak Game Company — multi-player, mmo, pvp, online pvp.
Steam’s own one-line description: “DC Universe Online is a Free-to-Play, massive multiplayer online action game set in the popular DC Universe. Become one of a new breed of Heroes or Villains and wield incredible powers as you go to war with legendary characters such as Batman, Superman, Lex Luthor and The Joker.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.
Features & modes
Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for DC Universe™ Online.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | No |
| Multiplayer | Yes |
| Co-op | Yes |
| Online co-op | Yes |
| PvP | Yes |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | Yes |
| Full controller support | No |
| Partial controller support | Yes |
| Steam Cloud saves | No |
| Steam Achievements | Yes |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
Minimum
- OS *: Windows 7 or newer
- Processor: P4 3.0GHz or AMD equivalent
- Memory: 1GB RAM
- Hard Disk Space: 30 GB of Free Hard Drive Space
- Video: NVIDIA 7800GTX+ or ATI 1950+ Video Card
- Audio: on Board
- Network: Broadband Internet Connection required
Supported languages (1)
DC Universe™ Online FAQ
Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.
What kind of game is DC Universe™ Online?
Steam classifies DC Universe™ Online as a Action, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Free To Play game, developed by Dimensional Ink Games. DC Universe Online is a Free-to-Play, massive multiplayer online action game set in the popular DC Universe. Become one of a new breed of Heroes or Villains and wield incredible powers as you go to war with legendary characters such as Batman, Superman, Lex Luthor and The Joker.
Is DC Universe™ Online free to play?
Yes — Steam lists DC Universe™ Online as Free to Play.
Is DC Universe™ Online single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for DC Universe™ Online: Multi-player, MMO, PvP, Online PvP, Co-op, Online Co-op, Cross-Platform Multiplayer. It’s built around multiplayer — Steam doesn’t list a dedicated single-player mode.
Is DC Universe™ Online on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists DC Universe™ Online for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Does DC Universe™ Online support cross-platform play?
Steam tags DC Universe™ Online with Cross-Platform Multiplayer.
Is DC Universe™ Online out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Nov 2, 2011.
What platforms is DC Universe™ Online on?
DC Universe™ Online is listed for Windows on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.
Is DC Universe™ Online single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Multi-player, MMO, PvP, Online PvP, Co-op, Online Co-op, Cross-Platform Multiplayer.
How much does DC Universe™ Online cost?
It's free to play, per Steam.
Does DC Universe™ Online have achievements?
Yes — Steam lists 202 achievements for DC Universe™ Online.
What is DC Universe™ Online's Metacritic score?
DC Universe™ Online has a Metacritic score of 72/100, per the Steam store listing.
Who made DC Universe™ Online?
DC Universe™ Online is developed by Dimensional Ink Games and published by Daybreak Game Company.
Where to get DC Universe™ Online
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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