Monday 4 July 2005 - City of HeroesTM fans have more reasons to cheer this summer, as NCsoftTM Europe announces the latest extensive update to the award-winning heroic MMO game. Issue #5: Forest of Dread will become available at no extra cost to existing subscribers in August 2005.

Issue #5 features a thrilling new Zone for heroes to explore – the mystical Croatoa, which is populated by monstrous new villains such as the giant Fir Bolg and the legendary Tuatha de Dannan. A new epic Task Force is also available in Croatoa for heroes to complete.

Two exciting new power sets are also being debuted with Issue #5: Archery and Sonics, available to Defenders, Blasters and Controllers. New Zone Events will test heroes to the limit, asking them to stop arson attacks and break up an out-of-control superpowered rave. All this, as well as new mission customizations and brand new badges, ensures City of Heroes will be more enticing than ever with Issue #5.

“With our first Super Summer Slam Spectacular well underway, this is shaping up as a great summer for City of Heroes players,” says Stephen Reid, Content and Community Manager, NCsoft Europe. “With regular activities and events, and new content appearing on a regular basis, City of Heroes provides for its devoted community like few other games.“

More information on City of Heroes and the forthcoming update can be found at the official web site:

http://www.cityofheroes.com