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DC Universe Online Gets Crafting

SOE calls it 'Research and Development,' but we know better.

January 10, 2012 January 11, 2012 January 10, 2012

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A new free game update is available for DC Universe Online, and this one adds "Research and Development." If that doesn't ring any bells, just imagine "crafting." Heroes and villains in the free-to-play MMO can now create new items and mods to "socket" them into existing gear to make an unmatched arsenal.

Imorive Your Gear, Go on a Raid

This stat-boosting option is available at Level 10 and includes...

Finding and Researching: Plans to create Equipment Mods to upgrade gear and consumables can be collected throughout the world.

Gathering: Throughout the open world (including Gotham City, Metropolis and Central City), players (1-30) can find exobytes and other items.

Salvaging: Players can turn unused, uncommon or rare items into crafting materials, and they can recover a rare item and create a useful piece of new equipment.