Official Site:Â Champions Online
Studio:Â Cryptic Studios/Perfect World Entertainment
Launch Date:Â September 1, 2009
Genre: Superhero Themepark
Business Model:Â Hybrid F2P (Cash Shop, Optional Sub)
Platform: PC
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Design Mockument: How would a Marvel MMORPG actually work?
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Champions Online is losing its last known Cryptic developer this week
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Elder Scrolls Online reveals the Fallen Banners DLC and update 45 with a starter zone revamp and console mods
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Corepunk has officially launched into early access
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Embracer-owned Cryptic Studios will suffer devastating layoffs at the end of October
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PSA: Overwatch 2 is clearancing out old Overwatch League skins, get ’em while you can
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I hadn't even really thought about the fact that Champions Online has been out for 15 years now until I saw the anniversary post...
