Sony Online Entertainment MMOs will be offline for "at least a few more days", the company has announced.
The compensation packages have been beefed for each SOE game fittingly, and now encompass in-game items, currency and Station Cash - as well as free game time (30 days free plus one extra for each day the SOE game has been offline). We've listed specific compensation for each game below.
US SOE Station Account holders also receive a complimentary identity theft security program through Debix. "SOE will be offering similar programs, if and as available, and will provide details as they're confirmed for each country or territory," a company statement read.
Lifetime subscribers to SOE games will be compensated further. Free Realms lifers will receive 20,000 coins, Clone Wars Adventures lifers 7500 Galactic Credits and DC Universe Online lifers 10 extra Marks of Distinction.
All Station Access subscribers will receive 500 Station Cash on top of that.
"We thank you for your patience as we continue to work around the clock to restore our game services. We know this has been a frustrating time for you and appreciate your understanding as we work to confirm the security of our network," said SOE in a statement.
"We are currently in the process of an extensive upgrade to our network to further protect your information from future attacks. It will likely be at least a few more days before we restore our services, and when we come back online, here is what you can expect for each of our game services."
SOE admitted on 2nd May that personal details from 24.6 million accounts had been compromised as the San Diego MMO maker suffered a security breach similar to PSN.
Video: DC Universe Online.
All DC Universe Online users will get one month subscription free as a good will gesture following the Sony Online Entertainment security breach and subsequent server downtime.
According to a statement on the game's Facebook page, all those affected will also get a "Batman-inspired" in-game mask.
"We wanted to provide everyone with a quick update regarding the 'make good' plan you've been reading about," it explains.
"First, all impacted players will receive 30 days subscription credit plus one day for each day the service was unavailable. Also every impacted player will receive a Batman-Inspired mask appearance item.
"Please bear with us as the complexities of the subscription server dictate how and when this will be available along with pertinent details. We will be releasing more information this week. Thanks again for your patience!"
Sony Online Entertainment took its servers offline yesterday after discovering the same security intrusion that took PlayStation Network down last month had also laid bare the personal details of its users.
Fans of Sony Online Entertainment games can breathe a sigh of relief - the great PlayStation Network identity theft hasn't affected them.
"We wanted to update you on the status of our examination of the SOE system intrusion we announced last week," SOE director of community relations Linda Carlson wrote on the DC Universe forum.
"We have been conducting a thorough investigation and, to the best of our knowledge, no customer personal information got out to any unauthorized person or persons. We are continuing that investigation and monitoring the situation carefully; should the situation change, we will of course promptly notify you."
Accounts may not have been jeopardised, but DC Universe Online and Free Realms have been unplayable on PS3 since PlayStation Network went down.
Carlson, hours later, added:
"We apologise for any inconvenience players may have experienced as a result of the recent service interruption. As a global leader in online gaming, SOE is committed to delivering stable and entertaining games for players of all ages.
"To thank players for their patience, and we will be hosting special events this weekend across our game portfolio, including a Double Station Cash day on Saturday, April 30th.
"We are also working on a 'make good' plan for players of the PS3 versions of DC Universe Online and Free Realms."
Details on that "make good plan", she added, will be available "soon".
Video: DC Universe Online.
The Heads or Tails patch was applied to DC Universe Online on PC and PS3 overnight.
Servers were down early this morning and there's no indication that anything went wrong.
The free Heads or Tails patch brings Harvey Dent/Two-Face and Penguin to DC Universe Online. Dent leads an instanced mission to Penguin's hideout, and will either help you or hinder you - as Two-Face - depending on his signature toss of a coin. Dent/Two-Face will also be playable in Legends PVP.
The update also offers the final part of the Batcave raid for level 30 players, culminating in a battle against Batman himself. A guest appearance from sneakster Mister Mxyzptlk is promised as well.
Notorious Batman nemesis The Penguin is to get a starring role in Sony Online's DC Universe Online MMO with the next title update.
According to Massively, the new content will see you teaming up with bi-polar DC staple Harvey 'Two-Face' Dent to boot the villain out of Gotham.
In a smart twist, Dent will flip a coin at the outset of the new mission, with the game playing out differently depending on which side of his personality he adopts.
The 50/50 coin toss also carries over to PvP modes, with his attacks and stats different for both his Dent and Two Face alter-egos.
The update, which is due to go live in the next 10 days, also introduces Superman foe Mr. Mxyzptlk, although at this point it's not clear exactly in what capacity.
Various PvP exploits will also be smoothed over and something that director Chris Cao refers to as "chat 2.0." added in. You'll get push-to-talk functionality via the D-pad and an array of new social features, including revamped quick chat menus to make forming groups a more user-friendly process.
Sounds like another beefy update following last month's immense Catwoman-centric patch, with the title filling out nicely following a rather slim launch offering.
Superhero MMO DC Universe Online is soon to be sold on the European PlayStation Store.
There you'll pay £39.99 or 49.99, and receive the game plus 30 days free play. That's five pounds more expensive than DC Universe Online sells for at GAME, Zavvi and Amazon.
There's no mention of a specific PSN release date.
DCUO was confirmed for the US PlayStation Store last week.
Released two months ago, DC Universe Online received solid but unspectacular scores - Eurogamer's John Bedford urging PS3 owners to demand more from a monthly subscription game.
Sony Online Entertainment's already on the offensive, however, issuing a massive 2GB update that includes a raid in the Batcave.
Video: DC Universe Online.
Sony will sell superhero MMO DC Universe Online as a PlayStation network digital download - in the US.
"For those of you who just can't make it to the store, we have the answer, shop from your couch...DC Universe Online is coming to the PlayStation Store!" Sony Online Entertainment PR manager Ryan Peters wrote on the US PlayStation Blog.
Only US pricing has been revealed. DCUO will cost $59.99 from the PlayStation Store that includes 30-days of free gameplay, with a monthly game play fee of $14.99 thereafter.
A release date announcement is expected soon - there's no word on whether the game will hit the European PlayStation Store.
The first proper patch for DC Universe Online has swooped in on PC and PS3.
It's massive, weighing a gargantuan 2GB on PS3 - better set it downloading now if you want to play tonight.
Headline patch features are a Batcave raid for eight people, various missions with Catwoman, the arrival of the Auction House and a new PVP event that involves stealing bags of diamonds.
This February update arrives as the free 30-day trial period given to all buyers of DC Universe Online expires. Now Sony Online Entertainment must wait and see if people have seen enough to want to subscribe.
Eurogamer awarded DC Universe Online 6/10.
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Don't get any bright ideas about trading in DC Universe Online for a newer game - you can't.
It's an MMO; it's not allowed.
"Once the PSN key has been consumed with a disk it cannot be resold / replayed with the second user adding a sub. Only the original consumer can use that account. Disk and account are one," a Sony rep told QuickJump.
PC gamers are familiar with this approach, but for console gamers it's a step beyond Online Pass, i.e. buy the game second-hand and pay around $10 to unlock multiplayer.
Sony Online Entertainment, maker of DC Universe Online, doesn't offer spare paid-for activation codes. The code supplied with the disc is all there is.