City of Heroes News & Events & Guides

Building on storylines from 2010's City of Heroes Going Rogue® expansion, players will be introduced to the game's new Incarnate Trials; group encounters featuring a series of innovative game mechanics that will test even the most powerful characters. Taking place in the seemingly utopian empire of Praetoria, Heroes and Villains will find themselves challenged with a cosmic threat that could destroy two worlds. Players who successfully pass the new team challenges will rise in power, and perhaps even surpass the legendary characters of the City of Heroes universe.

A complete list of features for players to look for includes:
New Incarnate Powers*: Issue 20 introduces four new tiers of Incarnate Powers , new abilities that modify your character's powers, or even unlock all-new ones. Massive elemental attacks, unparalleled healing powers and high-tech summons are just a taste of what the increasingly omnipotent Incarnates will experience.New Incarnate Trials*: Firmly rooted in the lore of City of Heroes, the Incarnate Trials will use all-new tech, systems and gameplay mechanics to deliver exciting challenges and propel Heroes and Villains to new levels of power. 8-24 players can team up to fight against the power-driven Emperor Cole and his powerful Lieutenants. Issue 20 launches with the following two Incarnate Trials, with more to come in future updates as the war between Praetoria and Primal Earth escalates.Behavioral Adjustment Facility (CoH Influence): Breaking into Praetoria's most secure prison will require players to use all their skills as they face Emperor Cole's cybernetic guardians, Siege and Nightstar, while also keeping floods of inmates from escaping in a challenge that's akin to a game of reverse tower defense.Lambda Sector: This heavily fortified military base is where Emperor Cole mass-produces his genetically-engineered Olympian Guard troopers. By taking out Lambda Sector and its deadly warden, Marauder,City of Heroes influence  players will deal a critical blow to Cole's army.