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This page lists all currently relevant news headlines. The list will be displayed on the Main Page. Only major news relevant for the whole community should be displayed here. News headlines are listed in reverse chronological order (latest news at the top).

News headlines

New on the Market

Last week, Episode 2 of the Signature Story Arc "Who Will Die?" was released, along with a Firefighter's helmet. This week, a Halloween Costume Bundle was released, which is a limited-time offer of themed pieces to complete your vampire, fish monster, or "brain in a jar" characters. Included is a wicked "Bats" aura that can also be earned in the upcoming Halloween Event trial accessible through the Team-Up Teleporter. These individual or bundled costume pieces are only available until November 18, 2011!

Join in the community discussion on the Official Forums!

Street Justice Power Set Now Available

Break shins, and throw upper cuts and knee strikes to rule the streets with this new melee power set for melee archetypes. The new power set Street Justice is now available from the Paragon Market. It "delivers punishing bone crushing attacks that weaken, disable or otherwise hinder their foes," and allows multiple combinations for additional effects.

Street Justice is primary power set for Scrappers, Brutes, and Stalkers, and a secondary power set for Tankers. Cost is 800 points. See the official announcement here.

Praetorian Invasions

A series of Praetorian invasions are currently underway, finishing October 11 on the Infinity server. Each event last three hours, with one event per server that has not yet had the experience. Full details and the schedule for each remaining server can be found in the City of Heroes Freedom™ Praetorian Invasions Schedule!.

Free to Play now available

On September 27, City of Heroes Freedom became accessible by free players, (as well as the existing VIP and Premium players) as explained in the official announcement.

Account Reactivation

Beginning the weekend of September 23, all inactive game accounts will be begin being reactivated as Premium level accounts! Read more details in the official announcement.

New Refer a Friend Program

A new version of the Refer a Friend Program will begin soon, where VIP players can refer new players or former players whose subscription has been inactive for at least 90 days. Complete details are found in the official announcement.

Circle of Thorns Costume Set

The much anticipated new Circle of Thorns Costume Set became available in the Paragon Market on September 27. "Disguise yourself in villainous style as a member of the occult group Circle of Thorns. For Male, Female, and Huge characters." Cost is 400 points.

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