Today Sony announced the latest DLC pack for DC Universe Online.  Featuring 'The Flash', this is one of the largest expansions to hit DC’s MMO Universe. Players will uncover a new story, and get loaded up with some cool gear, along with the addition of a few extra Superheros. Though Legendary players will have "Free Access" to the DLC, through their 14.99 subscription fee, Free-To-Play players seem to benefit the most from the launch of DLC in DC Universe Online.

Currently, SOE does a great job of supporting DC Universe Online. The gameplay is better than ever, and the DLC packs have been consistence enough to keep you enjoying the leveling of your hero. For players looking to save a few bucks, but still enjoy all the expansions, the Free-To-Play version of DC Universe Online (as you might expect) is the way to go.

This is mostly due to the fact that the game usually sees about one paid DLC pack every few months, while, receiving a number of free updates almost bi-monthly. Though the DLC is worth the price( usually costing 9.99), if you’re not looking to take advantage of the other features that come with a Premium or Legendary membership, playing for free will award you more than enough to satisfy your Superhero fix.

It’s also cheaper to just pay the 10 dollars every few months to keep up with the expansions, as opposed to paying the monthly fee; whose features are more of a novelty than a necessity to gameplay. Sony’s done a great job revitalizing the Superhero MMO by switching to a "Free-To-Play" platform. However, they have yet to make the a shift that that convinces gamers to adopted the paid version of the MMO. However, it is something that may happen later down the line, or the more players get addicted to the gameplay. For now, Free to play is the way to save the world. You can find a few details on the latest DLC expansion below.

"Sony will soon launch its second Downloadable Content (DLC) pack for DC Universe Online with the worldwide release of Lightning Strikes, later this year. Launching simultaneously on the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and Windows PC, Lightning Strikes introduces Electricity Powers – the game’s eighth power set – and a new adventure starring the iconic speedster The Flash.

“In this DLC pack, fans have the opportunity to immerse themselves in another great character and action-packed story from the DC Universe,” said Jens Andersen, Creative Director for DC Universe Online. “With exciting gameplay, a new power set and new locations to share with your friends, we packed a whole new kind of fun into this DLC pack and are eager for our players to dive into another legendary adventure.”

In addition to the new Electricity Power set, DC Universe Online players will also be able to interact with The Flash-themed characters and content with new maps and features:

• Central City – An all-new map that offers players a more open world experience that provides on-going gameplay, with solo and group missions.
• The Flash Museum Duo – Players can now experience the Central City of today and tomorrow. In The Flash Museum Duo, players can travel back in time to the very moment when Barry Allen became The Flash and battle foes inside the Central City Police Station!
• Electricity Powers – Players now have the opportunity to get the new Electricity Power set for current and new characters. The new Electricity Power set allows players to leverage the lightning power of electricity and use new types of attacks in combat. Electricity Powers include the Tesla Ball, which creates a floating ball of electricity that zaps nearby enemies; the Shockwave, which shoots streams of electric bolts at enemies; and Ionic Drain, which drains energy from the environment to replenish a player’s health while simultaneously damaging surrounding enemies.
• New Gear – Players can earn all-new gear sets including the new Zoom-inspired gear set for villains, and the new Black Lightning-inspired gear set for heroes.
• New Characters – Lightning Strikes brings players new iconic DC Universe characters including Livewire, Black Lightning, The Top, The Trickster, Static and more. New characters – such as Livewire – will be featured as new “Inspired By” options for players who can choose to create a new character inspired by some of DC Universe’s legendary characters. Additional new characters – such as Black Lighting – serve as a bounty mission that players can fight if they choose to be a villain.