Overview
- Drop Fake and DC announced DCKO on Monday, July 20, 2026, and opened preregistration for an open beta ahead of a planned 2027 release on iOS and Android.
- The game is described as a real‑time 2v2 tag fighter with online PvP, single‑player PvE modes, and design goals that aim for accessible controls with a high skill ceiling.
- Drop Fake is a new studio staffed by former Kabam developers with experience on Marvel Contest of Champions, which the studio cites as relevant for building live‑service comic‑book fighters.
- The initial roster lists 19 confirmed fighters, including Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, Zatanna, Constantine, Blue Beetle, and Katana, with more characters to be revealed monthly.
- Reaction from fans and journalists stressed disappointment that DCKO targets mobile rather than consoles or PC and noted mobile touch inputs and free‑to‑play live‑service systems could shape who plays and how the competitive scene develops.