Just when you thought DC Universe Online was finally coming out, Sony Online Entertainment’s announced a small delay. Originally scheduled for November 15, 2010, the PS3 and PC MMO has been delayed until early 2011. Sony Online has said the delay is essential in order to provide gamers with the “highest quality game experiences possible”.

“SOE is dedicated to delivering the highest quality game experiences possible,” says John Smedley, President of Sony Online Entertainment. “DC Universe Online is the first game of its kind, and a truly massive undertaking — the first action MMO set in the DC Universe, the first MMO on the PlayStation®3, and the first time the entire DC Universe will be accessible to the millions of fans who are eagerly anticipating its release. As the game heads into external beta testing, this extra time will allow us to address community feedback in a meaningful way. When we get deeper into external beta, we’ll be able to share more information regarding the new launch date.”

SOE is offering beta access tr those who’ve already pre-ordered the game in order to make up for the delay. It should be accessible by November 30. For full information on the beta and how to receive your pre-order key, head to this link on or after October 7.