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Im Al Rivera, Creative Director of DC Universe Online, and Im here today to talk about the exciting narrative changes that are on the way to our beloved MMORPG. Starting with our next update, Light and Rain: Day of Reckoning, our team will be sharing stories over the course of multiple chapters instead of the one-off format that weve traditionally taken. What does that mean for players? Lets get into it!Show me a comic fan, and Ill show you a person who appreciates deep narratives told over the long haul. We love one-shot books as much as the next person, but we felt that there was an opportunity for us to lean into what makes comics engaging. Thats why were taking a new approach and telling stories through story arcs and chapters. Chapters are part of a larger story arc, and our premier story arc, Light and Rain, officially begins with the release of its first chapter called Day of Reckoning, which Im proud to reveal will be available next week.With Day of Reckoning, Players will be able to experience a completely new narrative experience filled with explosive action and powerful storytelling that you have never seen before in DCUO. Were excited to see how players respond to the new arc, whether theyre exploring our worlds for the first time or have been with us since we launched on PlayStation 14 years ago.As comic fans, we love the community discussions that come between issue releases, and were looking forward to seeing the fan theories and speculation that folks will have around DC Universe Onlines narrative. Weve been sharing Day of Reckoning updates via in-universe posts, and the community has already started sifting through them for hidden nuggets. Weve worked to ensure that those discussions will continue as players try to predict whats ahead, what heroes will be swept into the action, and why exactly characters are making difficult and nuanced decisions.All right, enough talk! Weve put together a special behind-the-scenes video highlighting what you can expect to see in Day of Reckoning, including the first in-game footage of some of the amazing places that youll be able to visit next week. Check it out!Play VideoThis is only the beginning. Weve got deep stories planned for years right now. And weve been working closely with DC to tie them into what theyre doing. Whether youre a fan of DC Comics, super heroes overall, or captivating stories, were confident that youll love what our team has built for you. I look forward to seeing you in DC Universe Online soon!