Rogue City Of Heroes Server Might Have NCSoft's Blessing, But There's A Catch

Jason Winter
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It might not be too long before you get a chance to cruise around Paragon City foiling the nefarious plots of supervillains, though not quite everything will be as it once was. Plans to create am independent server for City of Heroes are well underway, though they might end up lacking one of the most contentious, and hotly desired, features of the old game: your characters.

MassivelyOP is reporting that a test server was erected over the weekend and instantly jam-packed full of eager players. The big revelation is that NCSoft might be more tolerant of the enterprise than initially suspected. According to a user on the City of Heroes discord with knowledge of the ongoing negotiations with NCSoft:

"After coming to consultation and deliberation, we have come up with a solution that will allow us to proceed with continuing on our path to restoring the community. However, in doing so, we will have to sacrifice the heroes and villains of old in order to make sure we are intangible for the future. ... Translation: We will not be able to restore your old characters."

It seems like a small price to pay to avoid legal entanglements, and a welcome surprise to anxious fans everywhere. A server "launch" is planned for April 27.

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Jason Winter
Jason Winter, News Editor

Jason Winter is a veteran gaming journalist, he brings a wide range of experience to MMOBomb, including two years with Beckett Media where he served as the editor of the leading gaming magazine Massive Online Gamer. He has also written professionally for several gaming websites.

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Discussion (8)

nope 5 years ago
It's back up.

Ian Fiebig 5 years ago
Yeah I'd like to hear from NCSoft or who ever is applying legal pressure, which resulted in the server closing after this article's subject matter, before I trust the community that kept it hidden.

Dirtyirish22 5 years ago
Server has been shutdown for the time being. https://youtu.be/0KY-xZMAHtE

Mike 5 years ago
NCsoft shut down the server

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theboss 5 years ago
Any comments from NCSoft? Because the situation does not look great right now.

derpbot 1000 5 years ago
Man you are already behind the times. Apparently the server got DMCA'd. Go look again.

Samantha 5 years ago
Well this aged well


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