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Marvel MMO leaks look like Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse

A bunch of images seemingly from the recently cancelled Marvel MMORPG have appeared online, thanks to an artist who worked on the project - and these Marvel MMO leaks make the superhero game seem inspired by the Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse animated movie.

In November 2021, Enad Global 7 announced that it had a Marvel Comics MMO game in production from the team behind DC Universe Online - Dimension Ink and Daybreak. Earlier this week, however, the company confirmed that it had cancelled its development to focus on DCUO and Lord of the Rings Online, which it also runs.

The project hadn't yielded any screenshots, but now artist Ramiro Galan has posted a number of images on their ArtStation from "a cancelled Marvel MMO title". We can't be certain that these are from the Daybreak Marvel game, but Galan - who has worked with Marvel and Disney before, as well as on games such as Halo 5 and PUBG - says that the game's look was designed to "pay homage" to the vibrant, colourful style of the Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse movie.

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The Marvel MMORPG from the DC Universe Online devs has been cancelled

Remember when it emerged that the folks behind DC Universe Online were working on a Marvel MMORPG back in November? You know, the one that was being led by Jack Emmert, co-founder of Cryptic Studios and designer of City Of Heroes? Well, hope you weren’t too excited because it’s been cancelled by parent company Enad Global 7.

The Marvel MMO game - that was confirmed last year but was never officially announced - is now cancelled. The Marvel Comics MMORPG was in development at Dimension Ink and Daybreak Games, the team behind fellow online superhero game DC Universe Online, but is now "discontinuing" it to focus on "alternative" projects.

As PCGamesN reported back in November, Enad Global 7 - the holding company that owns Daybreak - revealed in an investor presentation that it had a "Marvel IP based" MMO in production. DC Universe Online studio Dimension Ink was making it alongside City of Heroes designer Jack Emmert, who had a Marvel Universe Online MMORPG cancelled by Microsoft in 2008.

In a press release today, Enad Global 7 confirms that it is "discontinuing" its Marvel game due to a change in "the development priorities", and will instead "focus on alternative long-term projects". It had planned to invest SEK 500 million - roughly GBP £40 million or USD $50 million - in the game, but is instead putting this into supporting both The Lord of the Rings Online and DC Universe Online, as well as "new game opportunities with our first party, original IPs".

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Episode 43: Dark Knights

Perpetua's plans to undo, remake, and destroy the Multiverse are nearly complete. The Hall of Justice and most of Washington D.C. are in ruins. The world's heroes and villains must cut off Perpetua's power and stop her once and for all, but time is running out.

Dark Knights features new daily and weekly Open World missions, with normal and elite versions of a Duo, Alert, and Raid.

For a limited time, special event versions of all content will be available to players level 15+ as well! Look for these Event versions in the On Duty menu.

This episode and all episodes are free for all players.

[h2]New Open World Missions – Death Metal D.C.[/h2]

Look for Death Metal D.C. in your Warp Menu or use the teleporter in the House of Legends
New Daily and Weekly missions in Death Metal D.C.
Minimum Level: 15

[h2]New Duo – Dark Knights: New Apokolips[/h2]
Grail has agreed to help Wonder Woman take down a major source of Perpetua's power on New Apokolips. Join forces to end Darkfather's cruel reign.

Open your On Duty Menu and look for Dark Knights: New Apokolips under Tier 10 of the 2 Player Tab. Combat Rating: 350
For the Event Version – look for Dark Knights: New Apokolips (Event) in the On Duty Menu under the Events Tab. Minimum Level: 15

[h2]New Alert – Dark Knights: Return to Earth 3[/h2]
Lex Luthor and Death Metal Batman lead the charge against a major source of Perpetua’s power: her throne on Earth 3. Join forces to take on the Crime Syndicate.

Open your On Duty Menu and look for Dark Knights: Return to Earth 3 under Tier 10 of the 4 Player Tab. Combat Rating: 350
For the Event Version – look Dark Knights: Return to Earth 3 (Event) in the On Duty Menu under the Events Tab. Minimum Level: 15

[h2]New Raid – Death Metal: The Source Wall[/h2]
It's time to take the fight to Perpetua! Meet Wonder Woman at the Source Wall and be ready to fight to preserve the Multiverse.

Open your On Duty Menu and look for Dark Knights: The Source Wall under Expert Tier 10 of the 8 Player Tab. Combat Rating: 350
For the Event Version – look for Dark Knights: The Source Wall (Event) in the On Duty Menu under the Events Tab. Minimum Level: 15

[h2]New Gear, Feats and More[/h2]

Earn new currency: Death Metal!
New Augments!
Acquire new gear inspired by Death Metal Batman and Death Metal Wonder Woman!
Plus collect new feats, collections, and more!

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Questions or comments? Join the discussion on the official forums.

Happy Anniversary!

Happy Anniversary, DCUO!

Hello and happy anniversary all you heroes and villains. Time is a Combat Rating that we are at for just a moment. The Anti-Monitor has returned this year - okay, time can also be a trap - and, of course, we have gifts to celebrate the occasion!

[h2]Attack of the Anti-Monitor Anniversary Event 2022[/h2]

The anniversary event is back, featuring open world missions, the Centennial Collapse Raid, the Speed Force Flux Raid, and A World Past Hope and Fear Solo.

Open your Mission Journal and look for "Monitoring the Situation," queue up for events in the On Duty menu, or use the Warp Menu to go directly to the Metropolis Anti-Matter Invasion Zone.

New Styles, Feats, and More!

Unlock gear inspired by Lex Luthor’s Battlesuit.
Discover two new collections for a title and new Bleed Auras.
Collect two new Boss Statues and other new base items.

[h2]All-Player Gifts[/h2]

Everyone gets to celebrate the anniversary with one FREE Character Advance to CR310! With your starter items, you will also receive a gear suit with the updated Lex Corp Salvation style. Log in to automatically receive your free advance, then use it at character select or in character creation.

All players will receive as gifts (over $50 in value):

CR 310 Skip with Lex Corp Salvation Style
Bleed Material
Episode 41 Posters (Base Items)
Episode 42 Posters (Base Items)

To claim your free Character Advance and gifts, you must log in between now and January 31, 2022. You may use the advance right away or save it for a later time. One gift per account. Additional Bleed materials and posters are available on the anniversary vendor.

[h2]Member Gifts[/h2]

For our Members, we have a special set of gifts this year. Don't tell your non-Member friends - they may get mighty jealous! Your ongoing support means the multiverse to us.

All members will receive as gifts (over $75 in value):

NEW House of Legends Lair
House of Legends Base Item Pack
Bleed Chroma
Artifact Cache with choice of artifact
Catalysts
Seals of Preservation
Artifact XP (Total: 220,000)
Nth Metal Detector

To claim your free Member Gift, you must be a member and then log in between now and January 31, 2022. Players can upgrade to membership and then log in to receive the Member Gift. One per account. Additional House of Legends Lairs, Base Item Packs, and Bleed Chromas can be found in the Marketplace.

Once again, happy anniversary!