News

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, January 24, 2012

Lunar New Year Costume Contest

The year of the dragon is approaching, so it's time to roll out your new year-themed costumes in January's developer-judged costume contest. The contest takes place on Friday, January 27, 2012. Read the official announcement for complete details.
Kung hei fat choi! saehae bog manh-i bad-euseyo!
Xin nian kuai le! 恭喜发财! 새해 복 많이 받으세요! 新年快乐

Featured at the Paragon Market

• New! The Coyote Travel Power. Transform your character into a coyote, which grants increased speed and jump height while in "coyote" form. Purchase unlocks the power on all characters on your account, usable at Level 4. When active, all powers become disabled and untoggled, although one Vanity pet is allowed. 600pp.

Sale items:

• Ninja Run and Beast Run travel powers. Dash and leap through the city with the agility of a ninja, or Run and pounce like a savage beast through a forest! 25% off now 375pp each.

Sale runs for approximately a week. See the official announcement and the Paragon Market in game for expiry of sale.

A Eulogy for Statesman

Positron shares some touching and heart-felt final words about Statesman, the champion and protector of Paragon City, who was recently laid to rest. Read the Eulogy for Statesman as we pay tribute to this great hero.

Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Intrepid Informer: Issue #17

Matt "Positron" Miller discusses the idea of killing off Statesman, including the difficult decisions made for how to accomplish such a significant event. Read the official announcement for complete details.

Signature Story Arc 5: The Fate of All Men

Episode five of the Who Will Die? Signature Story Arc is now available. Statesman faces off against Darrin Wade and this is one fight that carries the ultimate price. In The Intrepid Informer: Issue #17, Matt "Positron" Miller describes the genesis of the arc, and the impact it will have through to Issue 23 when Statesman will no longer be in the game world.

Signature Story Arc ViDoc 3 looks at the evolving, comic book-esque lore of City of Heroes, and the impact of the Signature Story Arc.

Featured at the Paragon Market

• Who Will Die – Episode 5, The Fate of All Men, is now available. Level range is 40+, contacts are Glacia in Peregrine Island and Leo Poggiani in Port Oakes. Free for VIP Players, 400pp for Free or Premium Players.
• New! The Carnival of Light Costume Bundle is an account-wide purchase that contains a collection of 10 costume pieces for Female characters, and 3 weapons for Male, Huge and Female War Mace characters. All at a cumulative discount. 400pp.
• Who Will Die Volume 1 remains on sale until 24 January, 2012. 50% off now 800 Paragon Points.

Complete details can be found at the official announcement and at the Paragon Market in game.

Tuesday, January 10, 2012

Fire and Ice Costume Set for VIP available

VIP players who have reached Tier 9 on the Paragon Rewards Tree can unlock the Fire and Ice Costume Set. The set contains 38 costume pieces. "Create a body of volcanic rock and animated roiling magma, or become a living ice floe with crystalline armor jutting from your arms and legs! Wield mighty weapons such as the Fire and Ice Swords, Elemental Sword, and Fire and Ice Mace! You can sprout flaming Phoenix Wings from your back, or have a waterfall cascade down it!".

The previous Tier 9 reward, Celestial Armor, remains available for a limited time, then will return at a later date. See the official announcement for details.

Featured at the Paragon Market

• Re-released to market! Weapons Pack:Titan Weapons #1. A one-time purchase of 4 additional weapons that can be equipped by all your Titan Weapons characters. 240 Paragon Points. Each individual weapon can be purchased for 80 Paragon Points. (This is the same pack offered for free when Titan Weapons was first released to market.)

Sale items:

• Featured and on sale! Who Will Die Volume 1. Episodes 1 through 4 of Signature Story Arc 1. Available until 24 January, 2012. VIP players already have access the this volume. 50% off now 800 Paragon Points.
• Barbarian Costume Bundle. 36 Barbarian Costume pieces for M/F/H characters. No Auras, Emotes or Powers are contained in this bundle. 25% off, now 300 Paragon Points.

Unless noted, sales run for approximately a week. For more information see the official announcement.

Signature Story Arc ViDoc #2

Take an in-depth look at the signature characters of the Freedom Phalanx, Primal Earth's mightiest heroes, in this exclusive ViDoc: "The Heroes of the Freedom Phalanx." Lead Designer Matt "Positron" Miller and writer Sean "Dr. Aeon" McCann give the bios on seven members of Paragon City's premier Super Group, with lots of insights into the characters behind the costumes. (Official announcement)

Issue 22 now available on VIP Beta

Issue 22: Death Incarnate is now on VIP Beta! Play, test, and leave feedback for new features and content in this upcoming Issue! Explore a completely revamped Dark Astoria, now a co-op zone for Heroes and Villains! Fight against the Banished Pantheon, the Tsoo, Talons of Vengeance, Circle of Thorns, the new Knives of Vengeance, and more! Experience new Incarnate missions, including the long-awaited Solo Incarnate Path! Read the official announcement for complete details.

Archived News

• Welcome to 2102, Featured at the Paragon Market Tuesday, January 03, 2012
• Featured at the Paragon Market Tuesday, December 27, 2011
• Featured at the Paragon Market; Bigger and Better Refer a Friend! Wednesday, December 21, 2011
• Statesman. 1896 - 2012. RIP.; Winter Event 2011 now on!; Featured items at the Market Wednesday, December 14, 2011
• Issue 21: Media Blitz! Now Live; New Incarnate Abilities; New on the Market: Titan Weapon Tuesday, December 06, 2011
• Paragon Studios Review 2011; Titan Weapons Detailed; New on the Market Tuesday, December 03, 2011
• Black Friday Sale Extended; Bonus Game Time Offer Tuesday, November 29, 2011
• Black Friday Specials at the Paragon Market & NCsoft Store Thursday, November 24, 2011
• Loyalty Program / Pummit PowerPoints Monday, November 21, 2011
• Server Publish: Bases Attack! New on the Market; Thanksgiving for VIP Players Thursday, November 17, 2011
• Server Publish, New on the Market Tuesday, November 10, 2011
• New on the Market Tuesday, October 18, 2011
• Street Justice Power Set Now Available Tuesday, October 4, 2011
• Praetorian Invasions, Free to Play, Circle of Thorns Costume Set Thursday, September 29, 2011
• Level Pacts Disabled, Signature Story Arc Tuesday, September 20, 2011
• City of Heroes Freedom VIP Head Start Friday September 09, 2011
• Incarnates Ascend is Live! Tuesday, June 28, 2011
• Announcing City of Heroes Freedom and Issue 21: Convergence Tuesday, June 21, 2011
• Double The Fun! Friday, July 15, 2011
• Release the pressure with the brand new Steampunk Pack! Wednesday, June 1, 2011
• Incarnates Ascend update to I20 announced Tuesday, May 24, 2011
• Celebrating Seven Years of CoH Thursday, April 28, 2011
• Issue 20: Incarnates now live Tuesday, April 5, 2011
• Issue 20 Overview Tuesday, March 8, 2011
• NCsoft Launcher released, bonus aura! Monday, March 7, 2011
• The Spring Fling 2011 has started! Thursday, February 10, 2011
• Issue 19: Strike Pack now live Tuesday, February 01, 2011
• Strike Pack update to I19 announced Thursday, January 20, 2011
• Seven Years of Super Rewards Monday, January 17, 2011
• Double XP Weekend Starting January 27! Thursday, January 13, 2011
• 2010 Winter Event Friday, December 17, 2010
• Introducing The Release Of Issue 19: Alpha Strike! Tuesday, November 30, 2010
• Issue 19 Begins Open Beta Thursday November 11, 2010
• New Incarnate Information Tuesday, November 9, 2010
• What's your Origin? / The 2010 Halloween Event is here! Thursday, October 21, 2010
• Issue 19 Overview Thursday, October 7, 2010
• Reactivation Weekend Featuring Going Rogue 10/7-10/10! Monday, September 27, 2010
• New In-Game Pack – Get Ready to PARTY! Tuesday, August 31, 2010
• Welcome, City of Heroes/Villains Mentor Project Monday, August 30, 2010
• "Soft Launch" for Going Rogue / Going Rogue™ Release on Tuesday! / Free Server Transfers Monday, August 16, 2010
• Going Rogue™ Release Date Announced / Trade Barriers Being Lifted in Going Rogue Wednesday, June 22, 2010
• City of Heroes® Super Booster V: Mutant Giveaway! Wednesday, June 16, 2010
• Sixth Year Anniversary Event and Issue 17 Live Saturday, May 1, 2010
• Issue 17 Open Beta Wednesday, April 14, 2010
• Issue 17 Closed Beta / Free Server Transfers Extended Again! Friday, February 26, 2010
• Double XP and Re-activation Weekend Starting March 4th! Wednesday, February 10, 2010
• Spring Fling and Issue 17 / Going Rogue Tuesday, February 9, 2010
• Free Transfer Extension Friday, January 29, 2010
• Winter Event and Free Server Transfers Tuesday, December 15, 2009
• Real World Hero Charity Drive Monday, November 23, 2009
• Scheduled Maintenance Saturday, October 17, 2009
• Double XP Weekend Wednesday, September 30, 2009
• Issue 16: Power Spectrum Released Tuesday, September 15, 2009
• Issue 16 Open Beta on Test Wednesday, August 26, 2009
• Issue 16 Closed Beta Wednesday, August 5, 2009
• Issue 16: Power Spectrum Announced Monday, July 16, 2009
• Mark Your Calendars Thursday July 9, 2009
• Issue 15: Anniversary Released Monday, June 29, 2009
• Issue 15 Open Beta on Test Wednesday, May 27, 2009
• AE Badge Changes Sunday, May 24, 2009
• City of Heroes Going Rogue Monday, May 11, 2009
• Architect Edition & Super Booster II: Magic Released Tuesday, April 14, 2009
• Issue 14 Live! Wednesday, April 8, 2009
• Issue 14 Go-Live Date Announced Saturday, April 4, 2009
• Issue 14 Open Beta Tuesday, March 17, 2009
• Maintenance on Paragon Wiki Saturday, February 28, 2009
• Issue 14 Closed Beta Tuesday, February 17, 2009
• Merit Reward Changes Tuesday, February 10, 2009
• Spring Fling 2009 (Valentine's Day Event) Saturday, February 7, 2009
• Double XP Weekend Friday, January 23, 2009
• Upcoming Double XP Weekend January 19, 2009
• Mac Client Released! January 8, 2009
• Mac Open Beta / Paragonwiki.com Domain Name December 17, 2008
• Winter Event December 15, 2008
• Issue 13 Release Date December 01, 2008
• Issue 13 Open Beta November 11, 2008
• Coming to a Mac Near You! October 30, 2008
• Halloween event on now! October 18, 2008
• Watch Pages October 9, 2008
• Issue 13 Closed Beta October 8, 2008
• Paragon Wiki now part of the Titan Network October 8, 2008
• Splitting Issue 13 September 25, 2008
• Issue 13 Details Released August 26, 2008
• City of Heroes and Villains Merged July 16, 2008
• New Veteran Rewards Unveiled! July 8, 2008
• Paypal Payment Option Now Available at PlayNC July 1, 2008
• Machinima Contest July 1, 2008
• Issue 12 Bugfixes May 28, 2008
• Issue 12 Live May 20, 2008
• Issue 12 Open Beta May 6, 2008
• Upcoming Features Update April 28, 2008
• New Paragon Wiki Skin in Development! April 17, 2008
• Issue 12 Details Announced March 12, 2008
• Paragon Wiki as a Developer Reference March 9, 2008
• Old Site User Pages Transfer February 18, 2008
• Spring Fling February 17, 2008
• Patch Notes February 13, 2008
• Double XP Weekend February 9, 2008
• Record Server Population February 9, 2008
• NCsoft Charity Auction December 19, 2007
• Winter Event December 17, 2007
• Issue 11 Release Date November 27, 2007
• Paragon Wiki Move to Wikia Complete November 27, 2007
• NCsoft Acquires City of Heroes Franchise November 6, 2007
• Issue 11 Open Beta October 29, 2007
• New Logo October 22, 2007
• Halloween Event 2007 Live! October 22, 2007
• Issue 11 Closed Beta October 9, 2007
• Tabula Rasa Beta Key Contest Winners September 3, 2007
• Tabula Rasa Beta Key Giveaway August 29, 20`07
• Paragon Wiki is moving to Wikia August 23, 2007
• Issue 10: Invasion live! July 24, 2007
• Update: Daily backups up and running again July 23, 2007
• Major Outage! DOOOM!!! July 15, 2007
• Changes, changes, changes July 15, 2007
• Issue 10 Public Beta June 27, 2007
• Double XP Weekend June 4, 2007
• Wiki Optimizations May 2, 2007
• Issue 9 Released May 1, 2007
• Paragon Wiki has Moved! May 1, 2007
• A Season of Growth April 26, 2007
• Caching Enabled! April 22, 2007
• Massive Information Upload of Issue 9 April 6, 2007
• Issue 9 open to all on Training Room April 3, 2007
• European Users Able to Buy U.S. Codes March 9, 2007
• PlayNC European Store Update March 7, 2007
• European Players Denied U.S. Server Access March 5, 2007
• Valentine's Day Event Live! February 13, 2007
• Issue 9 info January 20, 2007
• Double XP Weekend Coming January 26-28 January 27, 2007
• MediaWiki Upgrade January 27, 2007
• Paragon Maps updated to v2.0 January 14, 2007
• Issue 8 is live November 28, 2006
• City of Heroes on Linux October 25, 2006
• Issue 8 on Training Room Server October 14, 2006
• Upgrade! August 11, 2006
• New Hero Wiki Skin Implemented March 5, 2006
• Software Upgrade February 27, 2006
• City of Villains Exploration Badges Complete February 20, 2006
• Valentine's Day Event 2006 Wrapping Up February 20, 2006
• Valentine's Day Event 2006 February 8, 2006
• Paragon Wiki Forums Test February 7, 2006
• A New Domain Name February 7, 2006
• Issue 7 Preview Released January 31, 2006
• New Administrator January 22, 2006
• Server Outage January 22, 2006
• Spam Filter January 15, 2006
• E-Mail Snafu January 6, 2006
• Happy New Year! January 6, 2006
• Game of the Year January 6, 2006
• Winter Events Continue! December 15, 2005
• Winter Event 2005 December 8, 2005
• New Admin: Arkenor November 25, 2005
• Maintenance Monday: 2:00am EST November 25, 2005
• City of Villains Survey November 22, 2005
• Map Patch v0.4 Released November 2, 2005
• Go-Live! October 31, 2005
• A shorter URL October 31, 2005
• Please direct people to this site October 31, 2005
• News Archive Added October 31, 2005
• FAQs Added October 24, 2005
• Added Content Update October 18, 2005
• NDA Lifted October 13, 2005
• City of Villains Content Categories Added October 13, 2005