We are thrilled to announce the release of Issue 8: To Protect and Serve, for City of Heroes and City of Villains . This marks the eighth free expansion to City of Heroes since its release in April 2004. Issue 8 introduces a host of innovative features, gameplay improvements and player programs.
One of the most exciting additions is the new Veteran Rewards Program, which rewards long-standing members with many cool new features, such as wings and trench coats, special powers, and eventually non-combat pets!
Issue 7: Destiny Manifest allowed villains to wreak havoc in the PvP zone Recluse's Victory and physics-filled Mayhem Missions. Now it's the Heroes' turn to take back the streets with Safeguard Missions!
Faultline has undergone some pretty radical changes since its original state as a Trial zone. This guide describes some of the background fiction to the changes, and also includes an in-depth look at the zone by Cryptic’s own Melissa “War Witch” Bianco, game designer.Read here for her perspective on the changes.Original News Article
Paragon City is under attack! Villains from the Rogue Isles have recruited the help of various villain groups, and have begun targeting Paragon City’s banks to cause mayhem and chaos while making some quick money in the process. Even Arachnos has been participating in these robbery attempts, in open defiance of the law! Paragon City needs its heroes to thwart these attacks!