NCSoft today announced the details of their upcoming "Issue 5" update which will add loads of new features and content to City of Heroes. The add-on will release in August 2005. Details below:
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EXPANSION FEATURES: New Zone - Croatoa. Designed to challenge characters level 25 to 35 in a mysterious region infamous for its links to powerful magical forces and deadly creatures. New Villains – The Cabal of witches, the nasty imps called Red Caps, the giant Fir Bolg and the legendary Tuatha de Dannan rule this realm. New Task Force – Perform missions for contacts in Croatoa to unlock the exclusive task force. New Power Sets:
New Zone Events: Hellion Arson – The Hellions are torching buildings and it’s up to the heroes to snuff them out! Troll Rave – There’s an upgraded Superadine source and the trolls are overdosing to create “Super-Trolls” that are out of control! New Debt System – Half XP Debt when characters are defeated in missions and no XP Debt until Level 10! Mission Customization – Many existing missions have been updated with hostage escort missions and villain wave attacks. The expansion is targeted for release in August. For more information, go to: |
NCsoft and Cryptic Studios have revealed the features for the upcoming expansion of City of Heroes, Issue 5: "Forest of Dread." The expansion is free to all current City of Heroes subscribers via automatic download.
