Welcome to DC Universe
Online
's version of Gotham City. As home to some
of the most iconic heroes and villains to step off the pages
of DC's comic books, this
town has a heady reputation to live up to when being recreated in a
game world. Fortunately, the folks at SOE seem more-than up to the
task, and have
managed to create a living version of Gotham that oozes style and moody
ambience. Shrouded in perpetual night, this city stands in stark
contrast to the shining towers of href="http://www.tentonhammer.com/dcuo/guides/metropolis-tour"
target="_top">Metropolis and offers players a look
at the seedy underbelly of organized crime (and unorganized crime)
within this proud city under siege. Familiar faces and locales pop up
around every corner. But so does danger, so keep your Bat-a-rang handy
at all times!

 

East End

As a fledgling hero in Gotham City, you'll call the East End
your base of operations. But don't imagine for a moment that it's a
safe place to learn the ropes! The Scarecrow has seized the opportunity
of the recent chaos to begin spreading his fear toxin throughout this
district causing pandemonium in the streets. As if that weren't enough,
rumors are circulating that Bane is not only back on the Venom that
gives him his monstrous strength, but he's also been distributing it to
the local gangs, making muscle-bound freaks out of otherwise two-bit
criminals.

cellpadding="2">
href="http://www.tentonhammer.com/node/93547"> alt="PoliceStation"
src="http://www.tentonhammer.com/image/view/93547"
style="border: 2px solid ; width: 300px; height: 168px;"> href="http://www.tentonhammer.com/node/93543"> alt="Lighthouse"
src="http://www.tentonhammer.com/image/view/93543"
style="border: 2px solid ; width: 300px; height: 168px;"> href="http://www.tentonhammer.com/node/93534"> alt="Crime Alley"
src="http://www.tentonhammer.com/image/view/93534"
style="border: 2px solid ; width: 300px; height: 168px;"> href="http://www.tentonhammer.com/node/93535"> alt="Docks" src="http://www.tentonhammer.com/image/view/93535"
style="border: 2px solid ; width: 300px; height: 168px;"> href="http://www.tentonhammer.com/node/93536"> alt="East End Gas"
src="http://www.tentonhammer.com/image/view/93536"
style="border: 2px solid ; width: 300px; height: 168px;"> href="http://www.tentonhammer.com/node/93537"> style="border: 2px solid ; width: 300px; height: 168px;"
src="http://www.tentonhammer.com/image/view/93537" alt="Clinic">

 

Burnsley

This sprawling midtown district is home to Gotham's luxurious
botanical gardens. Under the oppressive smog and haze of this city's
sky you'd usually be surprised to see such lush vegetation thriving,
but the villainous green-thumb Poison Ivy has ensured that even the
wimpiest sprouts have a fighting chance. Also found in this area is the
Gotham Freight Yard which remains a constant point of contention
between Falcone's ruffians and the Gotham City Police Department.

cellpadding="2">
href="http://www.tentonhammer.com/node/93522"> alt="Botanical"
src="http://www.tentonhammer.com/image/view/93522"
style="border: 2px solid ; width: 300px; height: 168px;"> href="http://www.tentonhammer.com/node/93523"> alt="Botanical"
src="http://www.tentonhammer.com/image/view/93523"
style="border: 2px solid ; width: 300px; height: 168px;"> href="http://www.tentonhammer.com/node/93538"> alt="Freight Yard"
src="http://www.tentonhammer.com/image/view/93538"
style="border: 2px solid ; width: 300px; height: 168px;"> href="http://www.tentonhammer.com/node/93539"> alt="Freight Yard"
src="http://www.tentonhammer.com/image/view/93539"
style="border: 2px solid ; width: 300px; height: 168px;">

 

Otisburg

The northernmost district of Gotham houses a number of
recognizable landmarks that remind us it's ok to laugh, even in these
dark times. In fact, Gotham's most notorious trickster - The Joker -
calls this neighborhood his home, and gives his goons the run of the
place all the way from Ace Chemicals on the east side, to Amusement
Mile on the western tip. Don't be fooled into thinking this is the only
hazard to watch for - also be on the lookout for Brother Eye's drones!

cellpadding="2">
href="http://www.tentonhammer.com/node/93515"> alt="Ace Chems"
src="http://www.tentonhammer.com/image/view/93515"
style="border: 2px solid ; width: 300px; height: 168px;"> href="http://www.tentonhammer.com/node/93544"> alt="Monarch" src="http://www.tentonhammer.com/image/view/93544"
style="border: 2px solid ; width: 300px; height: 168px;"> href="http://www.tentonhammer.com/node/93516"> alt="Amusement"
src="http://www.tentonhammer.com/image/view/93516"
style="border: 2px solid ; width: 300px; height: 168px;"> href="http://www.tentonhammer.com/node/93517"> alt="Amusement"
src="http://www.tentonhammer.com/image/view/93517"
style="border: 2px solid ; width: 300px; height: 168px;">

 

Robinson
Park

The magical influences are strong in this district, as it is
home of the exotic Forum of the Twelve Caesars - a mission hub for
heroes and villains alike. Additionally, the Pillars of Hades mark the
otherworldly activity of Trigon and his followers, near the overrun
campus of Gotham University.

cellpadding="2">
href="http://www.tentonhammer.com/node/93549"> alt="Forum of Twelve Caesars"
src="http://www.tentonhammer.com/image/view/93549"
style="border: 2px solid ; width: 300px; height: 168px;"> href="http://www.tentonhammer.com/node/93550"> alt="Caesars" src="http://www.tentonhammer.com/image/view/93550"
style="border: 2px solid ; width: 300px; height: 168px;"> href="http://www.tentonhammer.com/node/93545"> alt="Hades" src="http://www.tentonhammer.com/image/view/93545"
style="border: 2px solid ; width: 300px; height: 168px;"> href="http://www.tentonhammer.com/node/93546"> alt="Hades" src="http://www.tentonhammer.com/image/view/93546"
style="border: 2px solid ; width: 300px; height: 168px;"> href="http://www.tentonhammer.com/node/93541"> alt="Gotham Univ"
src="http://www.tentonhammer.com/image/view/93541"
style="border: 2px solid ; width: 300px; height: 168px;"> href="http://www.tentonhammer.com/node/93540"> alt="Gotham Univ"
src="http://www.tentonhammer.com/image/view/93540"
style="border: 2px solid ; width: 300px; height: 168px;">

 

Diamond
District

Much of this region has already been bottled by Brainiac's
assimilation ships, and remains off-limits behind his impenetrable
shields. You can still swing by the R.H. Kane building however (named
after Batman creator Bob Kane) and mop up some of the many small-time
thugs that populate the area. But beware of Brainiac's ground troops!

cellpadding="2">
href="http://www.tentonhammer.com/node/93542"> alt="Kane" src="http://www.tentonhammer.com/image/view/93542"
style="border: 2px solid ; width: 300px; height: 168px;"> href="http://www.tentonhammer.com/node/93524"> alt="Domes" src="http://www.tentonhammer.com/image/view/93524"
style="border: 2px solid ; width: 300px; height: 168px;"> href="http://www.tentonhammer.com/node/93528"> alt="Enforcer"
src="http://www.tentonhammer.com/image/view/93528"
style="border: 2px solid ; width: 300px; height: 168px;"> href="http://www.tentonhammer.com/node/93525"> alt="Domes" src="http://www.tentonhammer.com/image/view/93525"
style="border: 2px solid ; width: 300px; height: 168px;">

 

Chinatown

What is it with magical mischief and Chinatown? Just as in
Metropolis' district by the same name, mystical mayhem is running
rampant across this region. Where Brainiac hasn't already left his
mark, that is. Most of this district has already succumed to his
digital will.

cellpadding="2">
href="http://www.tentonhammer.com/node/93530"> alt="Chinatown"
src="http://www.tentonhammer.com/image/view/93530"
style="border: 2px solid ; width: 300px; height: 168px;"> href="http://www.tentonhammer.com/node/93531"> alt="Chinatown"
src="http://www.tentonhammer.com/image/view/93531"
style="border: 2px solid ; width: 300px; height: 168px;"> href="http://www.tentonhammer.com/node/93527"> alt="Domes" src="http://www.tentonhammer.com/image/view/93527"
style="border: 2px solid ; width: 300px; height: 168px;"> href="http://www.tentonhammer.com/node/93533"> alt="Cityscape"
src="http://www.tentonhammer.com/image/view/93533"
style="border: 2px solid ; width: 300px; height: 168px;">

 

Arkham
Island

This offshore retreat is home to perhaps one of the most
infamous structures in all of Gotham City - the Arkham Asylum. Tread
lightly, as the inmates are running amok (as usual) and they don't take
kindly to interference. The minions of Mr. Freeze are only one of the
hazards heroes will have to contend with.

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href="http://www.tentonhammer.com/node/93518"> alt="Gotham" src="http://www.tentonhammer.com/image/view/93518"
style="border: 2px solid ; width: 300px; height: 168px;"> href="http://www.tentonhammer.com/node/93519"> alt="Chinatown"
src="http://www.tentonhammer.com/image/view/93519"
style="border: 2px solid ; width: 300px; height: 168px;"> href="http://www.tentonhammer.com/node/93520"> alt="Arkham" src="http://www.tentonhammer.com/image/view/93520"
style="border: 2px solid ; width: 300px; height: 168px;"> style="border: 2px solid ; width: 300px; height: 168px;"
alt="Arkham" src="http://www.tentonhammer.com/image/view/93521">
target="_blank" href="http://www.tentonhammer.com/node/93262">



Old
Gotham

Brainiac's ships have beseiged nearly every single building in
this historical district. Once the home of the original Wayne
Enterprises, it now stands as nothing but a testament to Brainiac's
ruthless conquering spirit. Only a handful of buildings have escaped
his wrath, but you can bet he is already eyeing them greedily. As if in
response to Brainiac's heavy presence in the area, this is where you'll
find a teleporter directly to the Watchtower - the headquarters of
Gotham and Metropolis' combined superhero might.

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href="http://www.tentonhammer.com/node/93532"> alt="Cityscape"
src="http://www.tentonhammer.com/image/view/93532"
style="border: 2px solid ; width: 300px; height: 168px;"> href="http://www.tentonhammer.com/node/93548"> alt="Sea View"
src="http://www.tentonhammer.com/image/view/93548"
style="border: 2px solid ; width: 300px; height: 168px;"> href="http://www.tentonhammer.com/node/93529"> alt="Cathedral"
src="http://www.tentonhammer.com/image/view/93529"
style="border: 2px solid ; width: 300px; height: 168px;"> href="http://www.tentonhammer.com/node/93551"> alt="Watchtower"
src="http://www.tentonhammer.com/image/view/93551"
style="border: 2px solid ; width: 300px; height: 168px;">



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Last Updated: Mar 13, 2016

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