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''DC Universe Online'' is a [[Superhero]] [[Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing Game|MMORPG]], following on the heels of ''[[Champions Online]]'' and ''[[City of Heroes]]''. The game is set in the [[DC Universe]] and allows the players to [[An Adventurer Is You|create any character they want]] without the usual class system of MMO's, as they can mix and match using any combination of powers (e.g. mind attacks), weapons (e.g. dual wielding pistols) and abilities (e.g. super speed), and align themselves with either the famous [[Black and White Morality|heroes or villains]] of the universe, whereupon they are mentored by one of the big three of either side (e.g. [[Batman]] for techonological heroes, or [[The Joker]] for technological villains). The player can explore the fully realised cities of both [[City of Adventure|Gotham and Metropolis]] (as well as the surrounding areas during certain missions) at will as they complete quests and battle against/with other players and iconic characters from the Universe. Compared to other [[MMORPG|MMORPGs]] it has a bigger focus on fast paced combat, storytelling and player customisation, as it is optimised for the Playstation3 as well as Pcs. The game was released on January 11, 2011 and became [[Freemium|free to play]] November 1, 2011.