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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 30357 registered accounts holding 72170 characters. Jun 01 🌈 Rebirth Pride Month Event Has Begun! 🌈
Throughout the month, keep an eye on the skies above Atlas Park, Cap au Diable, and Nova Praetoria—a vibrant rainbow now shines as a symbol of pride and unity. As a thank-you for being part of our community, everyone who logs in during June will automatically receive the "Proud" badge. Celebrate diversity, inclusion, and heroism with us all month long! Read MoreMay 07 City of Heroes Rebirth's 6th Anniversary Event - May, 2025
Come celebrate our 6th anniversary with a week of double XP, Triple XP weekend, and Monster Mash to remember.
Feb 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 MoreFeb 07 Radical New Streetwear for City of Heroes Rebirth Issue 7Get ready to have over 16 million color options for your character's costume! In City of Heroes Rebirth Issue 7 you can switch to a true color selector by clicking the Full-Color Picker button. Be ready for The Coming Storm! Watch NowNov 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 MoreOct 30 Full Spectrum Costuming | Rebirth Issue 7 TeaserGet ready to have over 16 million color options for your character's costume! In City of Heroes Rebirth Issue 7 you can switch to a true color selector by clicking the Full-Color Picker button. Be ready for The Coming Storm! Watch NowOct 30 Announcement: Update Delay but Exciting Features Ahead!
We’re committed to delivering the most ambitious post-sunset update for City of Heroes that you've ever experienced. Here's a sneak peak!... 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 MoreAug 08 Back To School! Costume Contest (August 17, 2024)
Dress up in your most studious attire to either learn or educate us in fashion! Join us Saturday, August 17, 2024 for the official Back To School costume contest.... Read MoreJun 21 Triple XP Event - Friday, June 21 thru Sunday, June 23, 2024Don't miss Triple XP, Triple Influence, and Triple Prestige from Friday, June 21 thru Sunday, June 23, 2024. Event Time AnnouncerJun 02 Introducing the City of Heroes Rebirth Pride Event!
Pride comes to City of Heroes Rebirth! This is the start of a new but humble event that we'll be running during most of June. During the Pride event a rainbow will appear in the skies of Atlas Park, Cap au Diable, and Nova Praetoria. (Astute observers may notice the rainbow changing colors!) Anyone who logs into the game during the event will receive the Proud badge... Read MoreMay 08 City of Heroes Rebirth Celebrates 25,000 Account Sign-Ups!
City of Heroes Rebirth has officially reached 25,000 registered accounts! This wouldn't have been possible without you... Read MoreMay 01 City of Heroes Rebirth's 5th Anniversary Event - May, 2024
Come celebrate our 5th anniversary with a week of double XP, Triple XP weekend, and Monster Mash to remember.
Apr 28 City of Heroes 20th Anniversary | Rebirth Issue 7 TeaserToday we celebrate a momentous occasion as City of Heroes turns 20. In typical fashion, the Rebirth Team honors the legacy of Cryptic and Paragon Studios with an overview of the history of the game, our continued efforts, and a preview of the future. We have spent the last five years building upon the bedrock established by a decade of work from the original teams in all of their iterations... and it has all led to this: We look forward to sharing more of our vision and our efforts in the coming months. Happy 20th anniversary, City of Heroes! Watch NowFeb 29 Cupid's Arrow Costume Contest WINNERS (February 2024)
The results are in! These contestants won the official Cupid's Arrow costume contest... Read MoreFeb 08 Cupid's Arrow! Costume Contest (February 17, 2024)
Arrows of love are flying through the air, hitting players, NPCs, and ICON! We've fallen in love with your costumes in the past, come woo us once more with your beautiful costumes at the official Cupid's Arrow Costume Contest!... Read MoreJan 29 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 MoreJan 20 Announcing the City of Heroes Billboard Contest WINNERS (Nov 2023)
Thank you everyone who particiapted. The submissions were amazing! Check out the winners and see their fantastic submissions... Read MoreJan 05 Double XP Event - Friday, January 12 thru Sunday, January 14, 2024
Don't miss Double XP, Double Influence, and Double Prestige from Friday, January 12 thru Sunday, January 14, 2024. Event Time AnnouncerDec 18 Happy New Years! 2 XP Event - Saturday, December 31, 2023 through Sunday, January 1, 2024Don't miss 2 XP, Influence, and Prestige for New Years starting Saturday, December 31, 2023 through Sunday, January 1, 2024. Event Time AnnouncerNov 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 |
