DC Universe Online 'Battle for Earth' revealed

By Mike Jackson for computerandvideogames.com

Sony Online Entertainment has lifted the lid on the third downloadable pack for its MMO, DC Universe Online.

Entitled 'The Battle for Earth', the new DLC launches players into a battle with Brainiac and introduces a "shocking" new threat to the Universe.

It'll also feature a new Earth Powers power set and a wealth of new adventures to take on with friends, including a massive new Raid.

DC Universe Online Creative Director Jens Andersen explains: "With The Battle for Earth one war will come to a head, while another begins as we introduce a new chapter to the larger DCUO story.

"The Battle for Earth also has so much new action to jump in to including a massive Raid where you fight Brainiac's final Avatar - the Avatar of Magic, new Duos, a new Alert and lots of new fighting to do in South Gotham."

The new pack will hit PS3 and PC "soon", says SOE.

Here's more details on the new content straight from the PR, followed by new screenshots of the content:

The Battle for Earth offers players a new storyline with more action, epic battles, a ninth power set, and opens up a new chapter featuring a pair of the most legendary DC Universe figures ever - from the future. DC Universe Online players can look forward to new open world content, Duos, an Alert, and two Raids: Themyscira - Experience a new Raid on Wonder Woman's home island that pits players against Chimeric Brainiacs and, ultimately, the deadly Avatar of Magic. Players will fight alongside mythical creatures such as Cyclops, Hydra and Colossus, while simultaneously protecting key units of Amazons and Beastimorphs.