The next free update to City of Heroes Freedom, Issue 23:Where Shadows
Lie, is the blockbuster finale to a world-changing storyline
Seattle, WA - May 31, 2012 - NCsoft and Paragon Studios are pleased to
announce the launch of City of Heroes Issue 23: Where Shadows Lie. In a
storyline that began with the launch of Going Rogue, Issue 23: Where Shadows Lie
sees the culmination of two years' worth of storytelling as it heads to its epic
conclusion.
As the final chapter of the Praetorian War begins, the Heroes and Villains of
Paragon City must rally to halt the madness of Emperor Cole before his nefarious
plans rend the dimensions asunder. Still reeling from the deaths of Statesman
and Sister Psyche, heroes and villains must now harden their resolve and fight
to stop Emperor Cole from shattering the dimensions. Issue 23: Where Shadows Lie
launches with a heroic amount of new content and upgrades, as well as the
thrilling conclusion to the Praetorian War.
Please see below for a sample of the amazing game updates coming in Issue 23:
Where Shadows Lie:
- New Zone: Night Ward ? Darkforces hide in Night Ward, threatening
to destroy the cosmos. Night Ward is a Level 30-35 co-op zone where
characters encounter strange magical allies and foes while powerful
arch-villain Shadowhunter prowls the realm with his deadly army of beasts.
- The Magisterium Incarnate Trial ? The inter-dimensional
Praetorian War against Emperor Cole comes to a stirring conclusion in the
new Magisterium Incarnate Trial. Emperor's Cole's lieutenants and
strongholds have all been defeated and captured. Now heroes and villains
will use knowledge gained in taking down Diabolique in an epic showdown
against the Well's Champion to determine the fate of two worlds!
- Improved Free Player Chat and Grouping ? Now all players (VIP,
premium, and free) can join a new serverwide chat channel that allows them
to communicate freely with each other. In addition, the new Interdimensional
Tunnel System makes getting from one world to another quick and easy.
- New VIP Content and Benefits ? VIPs can enjoy the latest
Signature Story Arc Series 2: Pandora's Box - Both Heroes and Villains are
being supercharged with new uncontrollable powers. Heroes team up with the
remnants of the Freedom Phalanx to discover the secret menace behind the
chaos, while Villains lay the groundwork for a new organization to rival the
power of Arachnos.
- New Incarnate Powers ? Level 50 VIP players can now unlock the
Hybrid Incarnate Tree, which grants them new powers based on the core
Archetypes in City of Heroes. Choose a style that shores up a weakness, or
one that further strengthens existing abilities.
- New Mecha Armor Tier 9 Costume Set ? The Mecha Armor Costume Set
can turn players into the sleek giant robot or high-tech warrior they've
always dreamed of. This latest Costume Set is available only to VIP players
who have unlocked the top tier of the Paragon Rewards program.
For more information on Issue 23: Where Shadows Lie and the complete details
of all content included in this latest free update, please visit
http://na.cityofheroes.com/en/news/game_updates/issue_23/overview.php
About Paragon
Paragon Studios is a wholly owned development studio of NCsoft West and is
dedicated to the growth of the City of Heroes franchise. Located in Mountain
View, California, the team at Paragon Studios brings the world of comic books
alive in a massively multiplayer 3D online universe. For more about Paragon
Studios, visit
http://www.paragonstudios.com/. For more information about City of
Heroes, go to
http://www.cityofheroes.com/.
About NCsoft
NCsoft, headquartered in Seoul, Korea, is the world's premier publisher and
developer of massively multiplayer online games, including the critically
acclaimed Aion, Lineage, Guild Wars, and City of Heroes franchises. NCsoft West
is a division of NCsoft that holds operating responsibilities for North America,
Europe, South America, and Australia/New Zealand. More information can be found
at http://www.ncsoft.com/ |
