Summary
- DC Universe Online’s upcoming story arc, Children of Krypton: Shadows Over Argo, centers on Supergirl’s pursuit of the villain Kryb.
- Argo City’s location is at the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean – and the Atlantic means Aquaman!
- Children of Krypton: Shadows Over Argo launches for DC Universe Online in June 2026 on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S.
Hello! Today I’m excited to share some exclusive details about our next story arc, Children of Krypton. The teams at Dimensional Ink and Daybreak Games have been hard at work on this new adventure, which centers on a fan-favorite DC character who’s been gaining serious momentum in pop culture: Kara Zor-El, better known as Supergirl.
We recently wrapped our first story arc, Light and Rain, a four-chapter narrative released over the course of a year. That story explored themes of loss, regret, and redemption, and this new multi-chapter approach has given us the opportunity to tell more nuanced stories with higher emotional stakes and deeper character development. Children of Kryptonbuilds on that foundation, beginning with its first chapter, Shadows Over Argo.
At the end of Light and Rain, players discovered a newfound evil, Kryb, a monstrous figure from the Lantern storyline and a long-standing enemy of Guy Gardner. In this new arc, Supergirl is going to be the star of the show and pick up where Guy left off. The two share a history through the Lantern Corps, particularly during Supergirl’s time as a Red Lantern, and that connection drives her pursuit of Kryb back to Earth. Her search ultimately leads her to Argo, now resting at the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean.
Supergirl has always been one of my favorite characters. When I met my wife, she was also a huge fan and had a collection of signed Supergirl comics, which I felt was kismet. I’ve wanted to tell a Supergirl story for a long time, especially one involving one of her classic adversaries. As we began exploring the idea, DC let us know a Supergirl film was on the horizon, and the timing couldn’t have been better.
What draws me to Supergirl is her depth. She’s been portrayed in many different ways over the years, but I’ve always been most interested in versions of the character that explored her grief, anger, and not fitting in. That interpretation felt grounded and relatable in contrast to some of the more lighthearted Supergirls we’ve seen. I was really excited to see that the new Supergirl film draws inspiration from “Woman of Tomorrow,” which captures that complexity beautifully. We wanted to lean into that, so players are going to encounter plenty of Kryptonian lore and characters. This is, at its core, a Supergirl story.
As we began shaping this storyline, one of our key priorities was being thoughtful about representation – particularly within the history of comics. If you look back at the Golden Age, female characters were often relegated to supporting roles as love interests or sidekicks. Over time, we’ve seen a steady shift toward more prominent and fully realized female leads across comics, television, and film. That progress matters, and we wanted to be intentional about continuing it. With Supergirl, especially as she returns to the spotlight in broader media, it was important to us to do justice to the character and present her as a strong, central figure in her own story.
Of course, in DCUO, the “U” stands for universe. While Supergirl leads the narrative, she won’t be alone. Guy Gardner has been called off on official Green Lantern business, so unfortunately, the best haircut in the universe will not be appearing this time. However, Argo City’s location is at the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean – and Atlantic means Aquaman! Naturally, this brings Atlantis into play, and so players can expect to encounter several prominent Atlantean heroes, along with a few additional surprises we’re keeping under wraps for now.
We have much more to say about Supergirl and the Children of Krypton story arc, which includes our thoughts about how expectations about superhero stories have changed as they’ve grown to dominate pop culture, geeking out about Supergirl, and a few surprises.
See you in DCUO, when Children of Krypton: Shadows Over Argo launches in June.
DC Universe Online for Xbox Series X|S
Daybreak Game Company, LLC
Online is now on Xbox One! Join thousands of other players in this Free-to-Play, massive online action game set in the popular DC Comics universe. Choose your side – Hero or Villain – and create your character to experience true action combat, as you fight alongside and against legendary characters such as Batman, Wonder Woman, Superman, Lex Luthor, and Circe.
Jump in and explore the DC Universe; walk the darkened streets of Gotham City, investigate the mysteries of the futuristic cityscape of Metropolis, and travel to legendary locations such as Arkham Asylum and the Watchtower.
The Xbox One version of DC Universe Online includes the following:
– Xbox One Exclusive items: Powered-Up Character Emblem + Powered-Up Cape + Vapor Aura!
Certain portions of the game, including online multiplayer and other online features, are not accessible by child accounts. “Child” means players under the age of 13, unless local laws specify differently.
Become a part of our thriving community at DCUniverseOnline.com!
Please note the download is around 64 GB and could take several hours, but it’s worth the wait!
Bandwidth requirements may exceed 192 Kb.
DC Universe Online for Xbox One
Daybreak Game Company, LLC
Online is now on Xbox One! Join thousands of other players in this Free-to-Play, massive online action game set in the popular DC Comics universe. Choose your side – Hero or Villain – and create your character to experience true action combat, as you fight alongside and against legendary characters such as Batman, Wonder Woman, Superman, Lex Luthor, and Circe.
Jump in and explore the DC Universe; walk the darkened streets of Gotham City, investigate the mysteries of the futuristic cityscape of Metropolis, and travel to legendary locations such as Arkham Asylum and the Watchtower.
The Xbox One version of DC Universe Online includes the following:
– Xbox One Exclusive items: Powered-Up Character Emblem + Powered-Up Cape + Vapor Aura!
Become a part of our thriving community at DCUniverseOnline.com!
Certain portions of the game, including online multiplayer and other online features, are not accessible by child accounts. “Child” means players under the age of 13, unless local laws specify differently.
Please note the download is around 63 GB and could take several hours, but it’s worth the wait!
Bandwidth requirements may exceed 192 Kb.
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