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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

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.


Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Double XP Weekend: March 16-19

For one weekend players will double their experience points, inf, and prestige for defeating enemies, completing missions, and collecting badges that give XP. The Double XP Weekend will commence 7AM PST March 16 and end 7AM PST March 18. (Official announcement)

Featured at the Paragon Market: Heroes and Villains Super Pack

New and featured! Super Pack #1, Heroes and Villains. Similar to a surprise present, the reward is revealed only after purchase and opening. Rewards include the new Archetype Enhancements, new Elemental Order Costume Set pieces, valuable Inspirations, Unslotters, or Boosters.

Each pack contains five random rewards, and packs can be purchased in quantities of:

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.


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