When Game Director Mark Anderson said yesterday during SOE's E3 live stream that Update 3 would be coming to DC Universe Online "any day now," he wasn't kidding. Update 3 is going live today, June 9, and you can read the massive patch notes for all the details.

Update 3 features a new 4-player alert that will give players the the chance to infiltrate the secret lair of Ra’s al Ghul. You can see the alert in action in the video below. The patch also includes new themed missions featuring Poison Ivy and Swamp Thing, an Oolong Island Hard Mode and a new Two-Face duo.

If you're looking to pick up DC Universe Online, it's 50% off on Steam this weekend. The sale ends on Monday, June 13 at 10 a.m. PDT, so act like the Flash and pick it up fast!

Sony Online Entertainment's E3 live stream just ended, and we have compiled a wrap-up to give you an overview of what the company is showcasing at the convention. One of the most interesting announcements is that Station Access will soon by dropping to $19.99 per month from the current price of $29.99 per month! They also emphasized that you can still register for Fan Faire, which will be held from July 7-9 in Las Vegas.

Sadly, SOE is not talking about PlanetSide Next or EverQuest Next at E3. However, they are discussing DC Universe Online's Update 4; EverQuest II in 3D; Star Wars: Clone Wars Adventures' squads and tower defense game; Free Realms' upcoming ranching feature; their new PAYDAY: The Heist shooter; and Magic: The Gathering - Tactics' first expansion. Keep reading below for all the details, and be sure to check out the rest of our E3 coverage!

Are you curious what Sony Online Entertainment is showing off for DC Universe Online at E3? Well, they've just released a trailer called "Enemies Unite" that features heroes and villains joining forces to save the Fortress of Solitude from Brainiac. The video doesn't provide a date for when the content will be added to the game, but it's worth watching to see Superman and Lex Luthor fighting side by side.

This has been a particularly tumultuous month for the people over at DC Universe Online (DCUO), with the announcement of the new merged MegaServers, Update 3 on the horizon, the recent SOE server downtime and the appointment of Mark Anderson as DCUO's new game director. Happily, knowing just how many questions we had about these upcoming updates, the DCUO team decided to host a roundtable Q&A session with ZAM and a few other members of the press. So read on if you want to find out about Update 3 and the future of DC Universe Online!

DC Universe Online Executive Producer Lorin Jameson has written a welcome back letter to the community following the recent hacker attack, and it's full of important information. Not only does Jameson outline what's coming in Update 3, but he also confirms that Mark Anderson is DCUO's new game director. The position was previously held by Chris Cao, who is not mentioned in the letter.

Here are the highlights of Update 3, which does not have an official launch date yet:

• The featured character is Ra's al Ghul.
• There will be a new Oolong Island Hard Mode Alert.
• A new Two-Face Duo will take players into The Penguin's underground smuggling operation.
• A spring event will pit Poison Ivy against Swamp Thing.

Jameson also hints at Update 4, which will "have a couple of new alerts, with one taking place in the Batcave. We will also be kicking off a new Raid series with new high level gear and a somewhat crystalline location."

Right before Sony Online Entertainment went offline following a hacker attack, the company announced that it will soon be merging all DC Universe Online servers into four MegaServers: PC-US, PC-EU, PS3-US and PS3-EU. "This will allow for more opportunities to queue and participate in other group related game mechanics," the team said.

Now that the game is back online, Executive Producer Lorin 'DeadMeat' Jameson has answered some questions about the upcoming MegaServers. It looks like the servers will use phasing technology to keep PvE and PvP players separate in the world while still allowing them to queue together for Alerts, Raids, Duos and so on. You can read the FAQ below.

To coincide with today's launch of DC Universe Online's Update 2, Senior Producer Wes Yanagi has written a letter to the community that hints at Update 3 and explains how the team was affected by SOE's recent layoffs. Let's start things off with the good news:

"Update 3 is well underway, but doesn’t have a target release date yet.  However, I can say that Ra’s Al Ghul, Swamp Thing, and a very intimidating version of Chang Tzu will make an appearance.  We’ll definitely provide more info over the upcoming weeks."

As for the bad news regarding SOE's layoffs, Yanagi said the "the team was impacted and we lost some great developers and friends, but rest assured that we will still deliver *super awesome* new content and updates on a regular basis. And, we appreciate your support!"

You can read Yanagi's full letter after the jump.

Sony Online Entertainment promised that Update 2 was finally coming to DC Universe Online this week, and they've remained true to their word. Today marks the launch of the update, which introduces missions featuring Two-Face, the Penguin and Mr. Mxyzptlk, as well as The Batcave 3 raid.

For more details, check after the jump for the content highlights from the patch notes and a video featuring Creative Director Jens Andersen.

For those of you who have been patiently waiting for the launch of DC Universe Online's Update 2, your wait is almost over. Sony Online Entertainment just announced that Update 2 will be released next week. Full patch notes should be available early next week.

Game Director Chris Cao and Art Director Mark Anderson recently outlined the major Update 2 content in a live web chat. Here are the highlights:

• Two-Face is the focus character for Update 2. Penguin will also be involved in the mission.
• Two-Face will be added as a Legends PvP character. He'll have two different play modes and a supercharged coin toss ability.
• A Green Lantern duo will be added that includes Kilowog and Arkillo, as well as improved light effects.
• Mr. Mxyzptlk will be a part of the St. Patrick's Day event. It will be a shared world event. Expect to see lots of rainbows and earn a new celtic suit.
• The Batcave 3 raid will conclude the launch story of the battle against the tech aspect of Brainiac. Prepare to fight OMAC Batman and Brainiac.
• As always, there will be more feats, collections, etc.

Keep reading after the jump for some bug fixes that are also coming in Update 2.

A couple weeks ago, Game Director Chris Cao and Art Director Mark Anderson hinted during a live stream that a digital download version of DC Universe Online would be coming to PlayStation 3 in the near future. It looks like the future has arrived, because the game is now available for download in the PlayStation Store.

The digital download costs $59.99, which includes 30 days of gameplay for new subscribers. If you're new to DCUO and are considering checking it out on your PS3, keep in mind there is a monthly subscription fee. That fee will give you access to monthly content updates; February's update featured Catwoman, while this month's upcoming patch will showcase Two-Face and more.