Welcome to City of Heroes Rebirth!
City of Heroes Rebirth is a revival for the online superhero MMO, City of Heroes. We are FREE and Open to the Public. Our volunteer team is committed to the continued maintenance and development of this classic MMO in the spirit of its originators at Cryptic and Paragon Studios. There are 22737 registered accounts holding 59952 characters. Nov 26 Winter Is Coming - Starting December 1 Through January 7Lord Winter wants to freeze the world in ice for good. Defeat his schemes, spread holiday cheer, and receive special holiday prizes. Then visit the Ski Chalet and dominate in a ski challenge! But first, it's the Fright Before Christmas Event turning your dreams into nightmares from December 1 through December 14!... Read MoreNov 11 Announcing the City of Heroes Billboard Contest! - Starting November 11 Through December 30
2023 is flying by, but before it's over, have we got a contest for you! Let's end the year with one of the most exciting contests we've ever thrown at you--your best opportunity yet to get your artwork into the game.... Read MoreOct 30 Nightmares Costume Contest WINNERS (October 2023)
The results are in! These 10 contestants won the official Nightmares costume contest... Read MoreOct 22 Nightmares! Costume Contest (October 28, 2023)
Demons, giant evil dogs, dark rooms, and even taxes; everybody has nightmares. Delve deep into your psyche and give form to your nightmares, or create an entirely new level to horror. We want you to show off your scariest costumes and give us all a good fright!... Read MoreOct 13 Halloween Event - Starting October 19 Through November 4
Time once again to reap All Hallow's Eve Superpacks, earn seasonal badges, unlock that costume slot, visit a haunted house, track down errant copies of the Malleus Mundi, fight off zombie invasions, fend off the deadly apocalypse, and chase down giant pumpkin headed monsters together! This is Halloween, Rebirth!... Read MoreSep 25 Rikti Invasion Event - Friday, September 29 thru Friday, October 13, 2023
Aliens are coming! Aug 27 Super Sidekicks Costume Contest WINNERS (August 2023)
The results are in! These 10 contestants won the official Super Sidekicks costume contest... Read MoreAug 17 Super Sidekicks! Costume Contest (August 26, 2023)
Great heroes need great sidekicks! Take your young stead under your wing and show off their costume! Join us Saturday, August 26, 2023 for the official Super Sidekicks costume contest.... Read MoreAug 07 Double XP Event - Friday, August 11 thru Sunday, August 13, 2023
Don't miss Double XP, Double Influence, and Double Prestige from Friday, August 11th thru Sunday, August 13, 2023. Event Time AnnouncerJul 30 Weekly Strike Target - Challenge Bonus EventBONUS Weekly Strike Targets are available for this week and next week ONLY; adding extra Challenge Task/Strikes Forces for those bonus enhancement rewards! Read MoreJul 23 Now LIVE - Rebirth Issue 6: Dawn of Genesis
Dawn of Genesis unlocks the next tier of incarnate power: GENESIS. Players will face threats throughout City of Heroes/Villains as the Genesis Wave empowers foes.... Read MoreJul 16 Rebirth Issue 6 Dawn of Genesis Coming July 23, 2023
Find out all of the details about the next upcoming major issue. Login to the public test server for early access. Share feedback on the Discord or forums... Read MoreJul 16 Live Server Maintenance - Sunday, July 23, 2023The Live City of Heroes Rebirth server will be taken offline for a scheduled maintenance on Sunday, July 23, 2023. Start Time: 4:00 p.m. PDT /7:00 p.m. EDT / 12:00 a.m. BST/ 1:00 CEST Expected Duration: 4-hours. Event Time AnnouncerJul 02 Rebirth Issue 6 Dawn of Genesis Now on PTS
Find out all of the details about the next upcoming major issue. Login to the public test server for early access. Share feedback on the Discord or forums... Read MoreJun 30 Rebirth Issue 6 Dawn of Genesis TrailerDawn of Genesis will be the sixth update for City of Heroes Rebirth. Bringing to life the seventh incarnate power, Genesis. Get ready, Pandora's Box Has Been Opened... ...The World Will Never Be The Same. Watch NowJun 28 Dawn of Genesis Preview: Martial Prowess Proliferation
Hey folks! We've prepared a Dev Diary for the upcoming proliferation of Martial Prowess. Join El Bee as he breaks down the powers in the new Martial Prowess Epic Pool for Tankers and Brutes... Read MoreJun 26 Ri6 Dev Dairy Preview: Epic Challenges Are On The Horizon
Three new challenge settings: 'No Set Bonuses', 'No Incarnate Powers', and 'No Incarnate and Temporary Powers', pave the way for more challenging gameplay, dozens of new badges, new unique and better rewards, and the first-ever alpha component incarnate path.... Read MoreMay 30 State of the Game (May 2023)As the 4th-anniversary celebration of Rebirth begins to wind down, we would like to share a few details about what to anticipate in Rebirth Issue 6... Read MoreMay 14 Rebirth's 4th Anniversary Double/Triple XP Event - Sunday, May 14 thru Sunday, May 21, 2023
Come celebrate our 4th anniversary with a week of double XP, Triple XP weekend, and Monster Mash in Pocket D to remember.
May 14 Throwback Costume Contest WINNERS (May 2023)
The results are in! These 10 contestants won the official Throwback costume contest... Read MoreMay 05 Throwback! Costume Contest (May 13, 2023)
Throwback! Got an old costume you haven't worn in a while? Something you haven't seen since you were a rookie? Throw it back on and come join us Saturday, May 13, 2023 for the official Throwback costume contest.... Read MoreMar 05 Double XP Event - Friday, March 10 thru Sunday, March 12, 2023
Don't miss Double XP, Double Influence, and Double Prestige from Friday, March 10th thru Sunday, March 12, 2023. Event Time AnnouncerFeb 26 Now LIVE - Rebirth Issue 5: Clockstoppers
Rebirth Issue 5: Clockstoppers includes a NEW Synapse Task Force, a New Pool Power Set: Experimentation, official Speed Run challenges, Travel Pool Revamps, and so much more!... Read MoreFeb 22 Live Server Maintenance - Sunday, February 26, 2023The Live City of Heroes Rebirth server will be taken offline for a scheduled maintenance on Sunday, February 26, 2023. Start Time: 4:00 p.m. PDT /7:00 p.m. EDT / 12:00 a.m. BST/ 1:00 CEST Expected Duration: 4-hours. Event Time AnnouncerFeb 08 Spring Fling Event - Starting February 8 Through February 27Romance is in the air-- but so is trouble. Enjoy the Pocket D Jubilee hosted by DJ Zero. Heroes and Villains can team up together to fight rare menaces to earn badges, costume pieces, and other rewards that highlight companionship and the power of love!... Read MoreJan 20 Issue 5: Clockstoppers is Now on PTS
Be one of the first to try out the many new features of Issue 5. New Synapse Task Force, Travel Pool Powers Revamp, Force Field Revamp, Speed Run Challenges, Experimentation Pool Powerset, Graffiti Emblems, and much more! Read all about the PTS patch notes... Read MoreJan 19 Experimentation Pool Power Set! Coming To PTS Tomorrow!Experimentation gives you access to poisonous ranged attacks as well as powers that boost your attack power and the survivability of your allies. This pool's travel power is Speed of Sound. While active, this power allows you to run at incredible speeds and also gives you access to the Jaunt power. Jaunt allows you to quickly teleport long distances once every so often. The Experimentation Pool Power Set and all of Rebirth Issue 5 Clockstoppers is coming to the Public Test Server (PTS) tomorrow. Watch NowJan 16 Coming To PTS This Week! Ri5: Force Field Revamp & Force CompositionThe long-awaited Force Field Revamp and the all-new Force Composition power set are coming to the Public Test Server (PTS) this week. Watch NowJan 08 Rebirth Issue 5 Feature Overview TrailerCheck out the feature overview for Rebirth Issue 5. This and more is coming to the Public Test Server (PTS) soon(tm). Watch NowJan 06 Jan 03 New Years - Rebirth Issue 5 Teaser TrailerRebirth Issue 5 is coming soon with all new features and gameplay. Enjoy this teaser and stay tuned for more very soon(tm). Watch Now |