For as long as comic books have existed, fans have dreamed and fantasized about inhabiting the vibrant, action-packed, and colorful worlds readers have long admired and experienced in the pages of countless creator's works of art. Perhaps more so than any other platform, DC Universe Online has succeeded in fulfilling this fantasy for comic book fans and gamers alike for over 10 years.

To celebrate this historic and well-earned milestone, the development team announces that a celebration of this past decade's heroics and villainy will be imminent. Fans both old and new of DC Universe Online will have plenty to both celebrate and keep them busy at the start of this new year.

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In a 30 second clip shared to YouTube, Dimensional Ink Games and WB Games announces the 10-year celebration of the long-running MMO will feature a giveaway of over $50 worth of in-game materials for players from now until the end of the month. This includes the Paradox Gazer combat pet, a new gear suit in the style of Shim'Tar Regalia, a free character advance to CR290, two brand new 10th anniversary emblems, and a fireworks trinket and aura.

Celebrating a decade in existence, DC Universe Online still boasts frequent expansions and events and an active player base regularly in the thousands, across multiple platforms. The combination of understanding how to maintain an MMO, strong connections to both the source material and cross-media offerings, and a development team who genuinely cares about the game and fanbase has ensured the survival of this game over several years and console generations.

With the most recent DC movie, Wonder Woman: 1984releasing just a few short weeks ago, attention and focus on the ever expanding world of comic books continues to grow. What sets DC Universe Online a part from other games, is that over the past decade it has shown the ability to grow with it.

DC Universe Online is currently available on PC, PS4, Switch, and Xbox One.

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Source: Comicbook.com