# DC Universe Online [NEW UPDATE] Hope Burns Bright: Aftershock - Product: DC Universe Online (https://whatsnew.fyi/product/dc-universe-online) - Vendor: Dimensional Ink Games - Date: 2026-03-25 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/24200/view/493845885655976285 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/dc-universe-online/releases/2026-03-25-new-update-hope-burns-bright-aftershock What's New is an index, not a publisher: every entry below links to the vendor's own release notes, which are the authoritative source. Entries are labelled where they are hand-curated sample data, pre-releases, or drawn from a secondary source such as a developer blog. Reuse: the summaries, labels and curation here are © What's New. Quote freely with attribution and a link back; wholesale republication of the corpus is not permitted — terms: https://whatsnew.fyi/terms. The vendors' own release notes remain their publishers'. --- - **added** — Hope Burns Bright: Aftershock two-week event running March 24 through April 6, 2026 with daily missions and exclusive limited-time rewards - **added** — Gray Power Battery Accessory reward unlocked for all characters on your account upon completing Hope Burns Bright: Aftershock - **added** — New story mission Return to the Orphanage where players venture into a hidden chamber once used by the Matron Kryb - **added** — New open world boss the Manifestation of Luzia's Sorrow on Frozen Mogo - **added** — Elite Plus versions of select Hope Burns Bright On Duty content including Alert, Raid, and Flashback instances - **added** — New vendor rewards including Sorrowful Tears Style, Gardner-Style Set, Thoughtscriber Manual, and Hope Burns Bright Base Item Boxes - **added** — New collection Kennik's Keepsakes featuring personal items scattered across Mogo with Mask of the Mournful Style as reward - **added** — New base item drops inspired by Frozen Mogo including Institutional, Frozen Mogo, Decor, and Gray Lantern themed items - **added** — New feats Power Of The Wah, Good Mourning, Cry Me A River, Of The Cloth, and Mogo No-Go Zone - **added** — Hope Burns Bright Bonus Week from March 24 through March 31, 2026 providing 3x Mogo Sprouts and 2x Blue Lantern Corps Commendations from all missions and bosses - **added** — Event buyout option available March 24th through May 4th with prorated cost based on remaining uncompleted progress days and 10% discount for Members Hope Burns Bright: Aftershock is here! Beginning March 24, 2026, this update brings a powerful mix of limited-time bonuses, a two-week Aftershock progression event, and a host of new permanent content to explore. Stand with the Lanterns as hope pushes back against sorrow on Frozen Mogo. Take on daily missions, face new threats, and earn meaningful rewards as you fight to cleanse the planet of Gray Lantern corruption. Whether you're returning for Elite Plus challenges or continuing your journey, now is the time to rise. ##### **Hope Burns Bright: Aftershock Event** Join the fight in Hope Burns Bright: Aftershock, running March 24 through April 6, 2026. Play daily to earn event progress and unlock exclusive, limited-time rewards. Sorrow has taken hold of Frozen Mogo, and the Lanterns cannot overcome it alone. Step in, complete event challenges, and help restore hope to the planet. ##### **Event Rewards** Complete Hope Burns Bright: Aftershock to earn a variety of powerful rewards. Some can be collected multiple times, while others are limited to a single claim per account. ##### **Unlimited Reward** Complete the event to unlock the **Gray Power Battery Accessory** for all characters on your account! _Everyone who sees your Gray Power Battery Accessory will be filled with Sorrow that they don't have one!_ ## **Once Per Account Rewards** These rewards can only be claimed once per account: - Flawless Nth Metal (x10) - Ally Favor (x10,000) - Stabilizer Fragments (x50) - Mogo Sprout Supply Box (x20 Sprouts) - Source Mark Supply Box (x20 Source Marks) ##### **Event Buyout** **Available March 24th - May 4th** Players who prefer to unlock rewards immediately can choose to buy out the event. - Buyout cost is prorated based on remaining uncompleted progress days. - Completing daily progress reduces the total cost. - Members receive 10% off the final buyout price. ## **Aftershock Event Challenges** Progress through the event by completing a wide variety of content across Frozen Mogo and On Duty instances. **Daily Open World Missions** - Spreading Hope - Quelling Rage - Confronting Sorrow **Weekly Missions & Bounties** - Bounty: Vice - Bounty: Manifestation of Luzia’s Sorrow - Daring Rescue **Story & Progression Missions** - Refugees’ Lament series - Hope and Will missions - Clash of Sorrow and Hope - Return to the Orphanage **On-Duty Content Includes** - Solo: Summit of Sorrow (Casual, Normal, Elite) - Alerts: Lantern Orphanage & Zamaron Conversion Chamber - Raids: Lantern Orphanage & Love and War _Note: Normal, Elite, and Elite Plus content also contributes to event progress._ ## **New Story Mission** **"Return to the Orphanage"** The Lanterns have uncovered troubling new intel from Mogo. After decrypting recovered data from the Orphanage, they’ve discovered the existence of a hidden chamber once used by the Matron, better known as Kryb. Now, it’s time to return. Venture back into the Orphanage and uncover what was left behind! ##### **New Open World Boss** A new threat has emerged on Frozen Mogo. The Manifestation of Luzia’s Sorrow has materialized, bringing with it a powerful presence fueled by lingering anguish. Left unchecked, this entity risks allowing the Sorrow to take hold once more. ##### **New Elite Plus Content** Aftershock introduces Elite Plus versions of select Hope Burns Bright On Duty content, including the Alert and Raid, as well as the Flashback instance. These encounters offer tough challenges for players seeking mastery and high-end rewards. ##### **New Vendor Rewards** Expand your collection with new vendor items available on Frozen Mogo! - Sorrowful Tears Style - Gardner-Style Set - Gloves - Belt - Boots - Thoughtscriber Manual (Collection Item) - Hope Burns Bright Base Item Box - Hope Burns Bright Large Base Item Box _Sorrowful Tears Style: wear it proudly… and prepare for strangers to ask if you need a hug._ _Guy Gardner’s essentials: boots to stomp, glove _[Truncated at 4000 characters — full notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/24200/view/493845885655976285]_