DC Universe Online Timeline ( Real )

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January 11, 2011

Release of DC Universe Online

DC Universe Online was officially released to the public, marking its entry into the MMORPG genre focused on the DC Comics universe.

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November 15, 2011

Free-to-Play Transition

DC Universe Online transitioned to a free-to-play model, significantly increasing the game's accessibility and player base.

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April 5, 2016

Release of DC Universe Online on Xbox One

The game was released on the Xbox One platform, further expanding its reach.

DC Universe Online Timeline ( Fictional )

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Year 1 AG

Brother Eye Activation

The AI satellite Brother Eye activates and begins monitoring humanity, eventually becoming a major threat to the world.

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Year 2 AG

Battle of Metropolis

An intense battle erupts in Metropolis involving various heroes and villains, setting the stage for ongoing conflicts in the world.

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Year 3 AG

Emergence of the Player Character

A new metahuman, the player character, discovers their powers and begins to influence major events in the world, choosing sides among heroes and villains.

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Year 4 AG

Invasion of Apokolips

Darkseid launches an assault on Earth, leading to a critical battle involving many heroes and villains teaming up to defend their planet.

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Year 5 AG

Metahuman Registration Act

Governments worldwide begin enforcing metahuman registration to track and control powered individuals, sparking controversy and resistance.

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Year 5 AG

Rise of the Crime Syndicate

The Crime Syndicate from Earth-3 makes its presence known in the main universe, challenging the established order of heroes and villains.

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Year 6 AG

Brother Eye's Last Stand

The player character and allied forces manage to shut down Brother Eye, temporarily ending the threat of the AI satellite.

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Year 7 AG

Threat of Brainiac

The alien intelligence Brainiac arrives and attempts to conquer Earth, prompting a new alliance of Earth's defenders.

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Year 8 AG

Formation of the Justice League Elite

An elite team of heroes is formed to handle the most dangerous threats that require covert operations and precise intervention.

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Year 8 AG

Final Showdown with Brainiac

The player character leads a final assault against Brainiac's forces, preventing the destruction of Earth and its technological base.