FEATURES UPDATE #2 (goes live sometime between Aug-Oct)
 The new generation of heroes knew they would find chaos in Paragon City. They knew they would find the wreckage of war, the cruelty of the wicked, and people badly in need of aid. They didnt know the half of it. Now, new threats reveal themselves. The heroes must journey beneath the streets, where an ancient evil lurks. And they must travel to a twisted realm beyond this dimension, to confront:
A Shadow of the Past
2 New Zones:
    * The Hollows  A subterranean realm beneath the city holds dangers beyond imagining  and a gateway of almost limitless power.     
    * The Shadow Shard  This deadly dimension is a mystery badly in need of solving, but at what cost?
New Villain Groups:
    * Rularuu  Battle massive Brutes and fearsome Sentries in your efforts to learn about the Shadow Shard.
    * Igneous  Face deadly Pumicites and molten Magmites in the Hollows.
Trials:
    * Terra Volta  In the devastation following the Rikti War, the Terra Volta reactor is Paragon Citys sole source of power. Unfortunately, the villains know this all too well.
    * Eden - Battle the Devouring Earth and free captured heroes before they become the Devoured.
    * Cavern of Transcendence  Discover what lies at the core of The Hollows.
 
Mission Enhancements:
    * New custom mission artwork  See the marks the many strange villain groups have left upon their surroundings.
    * New mission gameplay features  Smash stolen weapons to smithereens. Use teamwork to bypass Creys security protocols. Seek the key to the Outcasts inner sanctum  but watch out for the wandering patrols!
Features:
    * Power Re-specification  The Terra Volta reactor has been running beyond full capacity for quite some time. Heroes who venture within it may experience untold side-effects.
    * Capes at level 20  Only those heroes who prove themselves worthy may wear this symbol of heroic might.
    * Effects at level 30  New visual effects add a whole new dimension to your character.
    * Badges  Explore Paragon City and achieve badges to proudly display your accomplishments to other heroes.
Many Quality of Life issues, including:
    * Sidekick system  Sidekicking is now easier and more convenient than ever.
    * Enhancement Inventory  View, remove and trade enhancements more easily.
    * Give  Trade Inspirations or Enhancements quickly and easily  even during combat!
    * Looking For Groups across zones  Put together a crack team on the fly.
    * Teleportation\Resurrection confirmation  Confirmation windows put the power in your hands.
    * Email Notification  In game alert when you receive email.
    * Change Team Leader  Change your leader after team formation.
Product Specifications
Publisher: NCsoft
Developer: Cryptic Studios
Category: Massively Multiplayer Online
Website: 
www.cityofheroes.com
Pricing: Free Expansion
Release: September/October 2004