Collectors Edition will Contain:
Seven limited edition HeroClix figures from WizKids, composed of three hero figures and four villain figures, including a one-of-a-kind Lord Recluse HeroClix.
Access to an exclusive in-game cape and chest emblem from Arachnos (the game’s top villain group)
A map of The Rogue Isles - the chain of islands that make up the main location
A striking book featuring art from both City of Villains and City of Heroes
City of Villains is the standalone sequel to critically acclaimed MMORPG City of Heroes. Using a staggering assortment of new powers, abilities, and customization options, players can now experience sinister game play from the other side of the mask. With diabolical craft and guile, players forge new super-powered villain characters in an attempt to dominate the world. Heroes and authorities of Paragon City will do all in their power to thwart these evil plans of destruction. It will take a supreme effort for true domination.
Every great hero has a nemesis, an equally powerful and evil villain...
Presenting City of VillainsTM, the first expansion of the comic book-inspired massively multiplayer game, City of HeroesTM!
Developed by the brilliant minds at Cryptic Studios, City of Villains offers yet another unique way to play online simultaneously with thousands of others.
Players design their villain using a similar innovative character creation system as in City of Heroes, with billions of different size, color and styling options. Players then work their way up the ladder of a villain organization in order to gain super powers. Once endowed with super abilities, players enter Paragon City and begin their own reign of terror. But here they’ll face the constant threat of Paragon City’s heroes and authorities. In time, player villains can create their own organization and erect a secret base. They’ll always need to be on guard against the continual vigilance of player heroes.
Consensual Player vs. Player combat will be introduced, as well as team vs. team play. Entire super groups of good and evil will battle it out for possession of devices and relics that could determine the fate of the city, the world, and even the universe.
Venture into the stunning 3-D world of Paragon City and the Fallen Isles. Play alone, team with friends, or undertake personalized plots to create bedlam in a world already hanging in precarious balance. Villains and heroes battle for domination!