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=== Archived News ===
=== Archived News ===
* [[News/20120214|Double XP Weekend: March 16-19; Featured at the Paragon Market: Heroes and Villains Super Pack]] <small>Tuesday, February 14, 2012</small>
* [[News/20120207|Featured at the Paragon Market]] <small>Tuesday, February 07, 2012</small>
* [[News/20120207|Featured at the Paragon Market]] <small>Tuesday, February 07, 2012</small>
* [[News/20120201|Annual Spring Fling announced!]] <small>Wednesday, February 01, 2012</small>
* [[News/20120201|Annual Spring Fling announced!]] <small>Wednesday, February 01, 2012</small></onlyinclude>
* [[News/20120131|Featured at the Paragon Market]] <small>Tuesday, January 31, 2012</small></onlyinclude>
* [[News/20120131|Featured at the Paragon Market]] <small>Tuesday, January 31, 2012</small>
* [[News/20120124|Featured at the Paragon Market]] <small>Tuesday, January 24, 2012</small>
* [[News/20120124|Featured at the Paragon Market]] <small>Tuesday, January 24, 2012</small>
* [[News/20120117|Signature Story Arc 5: The Fate of All Men, Featured at the Paragon Market]] <small>Tuesday, January 17, 2012</small>
* [[News/20120117|Signature Story Arc 5: The Fate of All Men, Featured at the Paragon Market]] <small>Tuesday, January 17, 2012</small>

Revision as of 01:33, 9 March 2012

This page lists all currently relevant news headlines. The list will be displayed on the Main Page. Only major news relevant for the whole community should be displayed here. News headlines are listed in reverse chronological order (latest news at the top).

News headlines

Thursday, March 8, 2012

Issue 22 Live

Last Tuesday saw the launch of Issue 22, the aptly named Death Incarnate. Experience the all new Dark Astoria, the Dilemma Diabolique Incarnate trial, the Darkness Control power set (free for VIP players), an all new mid-level trial Drowning in Blood, new low level missions, more new power sets, a new costume set, and the release of the solo Incarnate path. All this and a whole lot more!

For more information, see the official announcement and check out the Issue 22 Patch Notes.

Beast Mastery in Detail

Developer Phil "Synapse" Zeleski, takes players through the soon-to-be-released Beast Mastery summoning power set for masterminds. Players will be able to call forth Wolves, Lions, Ravens, Hawks and even swarms of stinging insects. Find out how the power set functions in greater detail, learn tips and tricks, and explore new character themes. All this in The Intrepid Informer: Issue #19.

Featured at the Paragon Market

New and Featured!

  • The Flying Disc. A permanent miscellaneous power that lets you throw limitless discs. Your friends can catch it, pass it on, or return it. 250 Paragon Points (pp)
  • Darkness Control power set Controllers and Dominators. Control darkness and shadow to disable your foes with negative energy. Auto-enabled for VIP players, 800 pp for other players. Premium players must have purchased or unlocked the Controller archetype to create a Controller character.

50% Off Many Rare and Uncommon Enhancement Sets!

  • Ghost Widow's Embrace now 428 pp
  • Fifteen other rare Enhancement sets are on sale. Although aimed at Controllers and Dominators, many of these sets are usable by other archetypes. See the original announcement and the Paragon Market in game for duration of sale, details and pricing. Please note store-bought enhancements cannot be sold or traded to other players, but can be emailed to other characters on your own game account.

Darkness Control Dev Diary

The third dev diary for Issue 22: Death Incarnate, by powers guru Phil "Synapse" Zeleski, pulls back the shadowy veil on the Darkness Control Power Set. Read the original announcement and the diary exclusively at PC Gamer.

Tuesday, February 28, 2012

2012 Spring Player Summit Announced

Details of the next player summit have been announced. It will be held on on April 28, 2012 in Palo Alto, California. The summit lets players learn about new content, talk and interact with developers, and be heard in the design process. Full details, including schedule, registration and ticket details, are in the official announcement.

Developer Diary Sheds Light on New Issue 22 Trial

Developer Chris "Baryonyx" Behrens, takes players benind the scenes into the design of the seventh incarnate trial, Dilemma Diabolique. Learn why this new trial just may be one of the best balanced trials ever seen in the game! Read the full article at City of Heroes Dev Diary: Designing Dilemma Diabolique. (Official announcement)

Featured at the Paragon Market

New and Featured! Imperial Dynasty Costume Set. The complete set of Imperial Dynasty Costume Pieces contains 25 costume pieces for all characters, plus 1 Sword for Broadsword/Dual Blades/Katana characters. Players can preview the set in Character Creation before purchase. The set is available as a bundle (at a cumulative discount). Each piece can also be purchased separately. All purchases are account wide. The complete bundle is 400 Paragon Points (pp)

Sale items:

  • 25% off Costume Slots. Up to five extra costume slots can be purchased at the paragon market. Each additional costume slot is now 600pp.

Sales generally run for seven days (until the following Tuesday), check the original announcement and the Paragon Market in game for exact duration.

Issue 22 Producer's Letter

Newly-appointed Producer Melissa "War Witch" Bianco gives a State of the Game address covering the upcoming Issue 22, new expansions to the Paragon Market, and plans for the summer and other future issues. Read the official announcement for full details.

Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Who Will Die Episode 6: The Last Piece

The sixth and penultimate episode of the Who Will Die? Signature Story Arc is now available. "Reeling from the loss of its leader, a member of the Freedom Phalanx does the unthinkable." Contacts are Specialist Greer in Peregrine Island, and Protector Z-958 in Grandville. Level 40+. Free for VIP players, 400 Paragon Points (pp) for other players.

Tune into Darkness Control

In The Intrepid Informer: Issue #18, developer Phil "Synapse" Zeleski outlines the upcoming Darkness Control power set, commenting on each power and providing a great set of tactics to get you started with this upcoming Issue 22 goody.

Featured at the Paragon Market

New and featured! Alignment Change Token. Change your level 20+ character's alignment from Hero/Vigilante to Villain, OR from Villain/Rogue to Hero instantly. Cannot be used on Praetorians. 800pp.

Sale items:

Sales generally run for seven days (until the following Tuesday), check the official announcement and the Paragon Market in game for exact duration.


Archived News