New Episode: Birds of Prey

New Episode: Birds of Prey

Metropolis has descended into a battle royale due to the machinations of Lex Luthor. Is Luthor dead or alive, and what’s his master plan? Team-up with the street-level heroes and villains of the Birds of Prey team: Black Canary, Huntress, Catwoman, Poison Ivy, and their newest member - Harley Quinn - to find out.

Travel from Metropolis’ burning LexCorp Tower to Luthor’s hidden lair, and for the first time: Oracle’s Clock Tower HQ! You never know what to expect where Luthor’s involved, so be ready for anything, from Lobo to Amazo to Brimstone: a towering threat from the heart of Apokolips!

To play this content your character must be level 30 and have a minimum Combat Rating of 287.

For a limited time, special “Event” versions of all content in Birds of Prey will be available to all players level 15+ as well! Look for these Event versions in the Events tab of your On Duty menu.

New Open World Missions – BoP: Metropolis

Metropolis descends into a battle royale after Lex Luthor broadcasts to the world that he's leaving his wealth, technology, and weapons to anyone willing to take them. Crime is rampant and the Birds of Prey are on the case! Each of the Birds of Prey has a mission for players in the new open world. For example, Heroes will help Huntress fight crime while Villains partner with Catwoman for a piece of the action!

• Look for BoP: Metropolis in your Warp Menu or use the teleporter in the Watchtower or Hall of Doom
• New Daily and weekly missions in BoP: Metropolis. Minimum Level: 15

New Solo – BoP: Lex Tower

An explosion at LexCorp Tower causes a mad rush for Luthor's tech and spurs an investigation into Luthor's fate. Heroes find H.I.V.E. harvesting what they can while Villains work to prevent A.R.G.U.S. from taking Luthor's tech. Work with Superman and the Birds of Prey to battle your way to Luthor's inner sanctum.

• Open your On Duty Menu and look for BoP: LexCorp Tower under Tier 9 of the 1 Player Tab. Combat Rating: 287
• For the event version – look for BoP: LexCorp Tower (Event) in the On Duty Menu under the Events Tab. Minimum Level: 15

New Alert – BoP: Volcano Mining Facility

Follow intrepid reporters Lois Lane and Jimmy Olsen as they investigate Luthor's hidden lair. No one's shocked that Luthor built a volcano lair, but he has plenty of surprises in store for uninvited guests!

• Open your On Duty Menu and look for BoP: Volcano Mining Facility under Tier 9 of the 4 Player Tab. Combat Rating: 287
• For the event version – look for BoP: Volcano Mining Facility (Event) in the On Duty Menu under the Events Tab. Minimum Level: 15

New Raid and Elite Raid – BoP: Clock Tower

You’ve received a distress call from Oracle! Lex Luthor has initiated a direct attack on her safe house, the Gotham City Clock Tower, and has taken control of Oracle's security measures, turning them against her. Get to the Clock Tower and protect Oracle from her own technology and from a new danger even she never saw coming!

• Open your On Duty Menu and look for BoP: Clock Tower under Expert Tier 9 of the 8 Player Tab. Combat Rating: 287
• For the event version – look for BoP: Clock Tower (Event) in the On Duty Menu under the Events Tab. Minimum Level: 15

New Raid and Elite Raid – BoP: Fire & Brimstone

Lex Luthor’s plans have finally come to fruition and they're not good for anyone. Battle Luthor in the heart of his volcano and discover the world-killing threat he’s been working towards this entire time!

• Open your On Duty Menu and look for BoP: Fire & Brimstone under Expert Tier 9 of the 8 Player Tab. Combat Rating: 287
• For the event version – look for BoP: Fire & Brimstone (Event) in the On Duty Menu under the Events Tab. Minimum Level: 15

New Gear, Base Items, Feats and More

• Earn a new event currency: LexCoins!
• Rank up new Augments and Artifacts!
• Acquire new gear inspired by Harley Quinn and Huntress!
• Plus, collect new base items, feats, and more!

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

DCUO Birds of Prey Screenshot Contest (Twitter)

It's contest time! The Birds of Prey are a new team, and they will need your help to come together. We are looking for players most dedicated to the group!

Take a screenshot of your character assisting the Birds of Prey or of a group of characters taking on the vibe and attitude of the team yourselves. Then, submit your screenshot to us on Twitter. Follow @DCUO and tweet your screenshot to us using the hashtag #DCUOBirdsOfPreyContest. 

The team will choose the most creative and thematically appropriate screenshots, and the top four winners will each receive one (1) Royal Chroma Mega Pack (ARV US$25.00)!

The Contest begins at 12:00PM PDT on Thursday, April 16, 2020, and ends at 12:00PM PDT on Thursday, April 23, 2020. 

Click here to enter by tweeting to the official @DCUO Twitter.
Click here for the official rules.