During an event in the UK today, Cryptic's Bill Roper revealed that Champions Online will officially launch on July 14th 2009 in both the United State and Europe. The launch date, while a tiny bit further than expected, is probably for the better since Jumgpate Evolution is releasing in the middle of June anyhow. If both of these games hit in the same month, we'd probably lose our minds.
Finally having a definitive release date is incredibly exciting and means we can now commence the tailoring of our superhero costume that we'll wear on launch day in order to celebrate. Of course, you won't be seeing that because well let's face it, we're going to be staying home waiting for Champions Online in the mail, dressed like the No Pants Man.
Keep your eyes sharp, as we're sure there'll be additional information from this event sometime soon.
Reader Comments (21)
Posted: Apr 24th 2009 1:05PM Anatidae said
I hope I get into their beta earlier then. Not that a mid-summer release is bad, but it is the time I am far less likely to stay in front of my computer rather than enjoy the weather.
Looking forward to it though!
Looking forward to it though!
Posted: Apr 24th 2009 1:18PM Greeen said
At least a date is known now! Yippie!
Posted: Apr 24th 2009 1:19PM MrGutts said
Why would you want in on a Cyptic beta? It's just pure pain with the testing schedule they have.. It is mostly some crazy ass one weekday like a Thursday at 5pm to 7pm in the Australian time zone.
Cyptic is one of the only companies that has never said THANKS to the beta testers in the past for helping out.
So If I get a key for Champs, I will pass it along to you Brian..
Cyptic is one of the only companies that has never said THANKS to the beta testers in the past for helping out.
So If I get a key for Champs, I will pass it along to you Brian..
Posted: Apr 24th 2009 1:26PM NeuroOmega said
I take it there is still no console release info?
Posted: Apr 24th 2009 1:29PM (Unverified) said
As far as I know, this is just for the PC version.
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Posted: Apr 24th 2009 1:37PM (Unverified) said
Yay, it's on my B-day! :3
Posted: Apr 24th 2009 1:38PM MrGutts said
Must be a slow news day. Kyle is posting.. :)
Posted: Apr 24th 2009 1:41PM (Unverified) said
I just love you guys so much I can't help but comment now and again. ;)
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Posted: Apr 24th 2009 1:41PM (Unverified) said
Ah, the "Summer gaming blitz". I look forward to it like I do the Dolphins season starting!! Weeeee!!
Posted: Apr 24th 2009 1:43PM Minofan said
Huzzah !
After my birthday by a few weeks, but delighted to hear a date set.
After my birthday by a few weeks, but delighted to hear a date set.
Posted: Apr 24th 2009 1:49PM (Unverified) said
On one hand I'm psyched they announced it after my summer class term. But on another, it's smack in the middle of my month of travel. Might have to extend my hermit time to fit this in.
Posted: Apr 24th 2009 2:41PM (Unverified) said
On the one hand its good to have a release date. On the other hand, I know a guy who knows a guy in beta who says its unlikely they can get it released that soon based on its current state.
Posted: Apr 24th 2009 4:27PM (Unverified) said
Nice! Can't wait to play!
Posted: Apr 24th 2009 6:01PM (Unverified) said
So, is this for on WIndows?
Is there a Mac version being released at all?
Is there a Mac version being released at all?
Posted: Apr 24th 2009 11:44PM Russell Clarke said
The only way you'll run this on a Mac is via bootcamp, I'd imagine.
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Posted: Apr 24th 2009 11:47PM (Unverified) said
Well I ask because I know there's a Co* Mac version
Posted: Apr 25th 2009 2:08AM Russell Clarke said
Yeah, it sucks. I'd like it on a Mac too. But I'll just have to load it up on my Vista machine instead :(
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Posted: Apr 28th 2009 4:22PM Ninevah said
One of the devs confirmed in a chat or something that he runs the game at present via bootcamp on his Mac and it actually runs better than his PC at work. I think that bit is quoted here: http://forums.champions-online.com/showthread.php?t=13693
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Posted: Apr 25th 2009 2:09AM Russell Clarke said
I'm really looking forward to this release, having played the PnP version many, many years ago. I always loved the humour of the sourcebooks. Hopefully they can preserve soem of that in-game.
Posted: Apr 26th 2009 7:25PM pcgneurotic said
Did I black out for a few years? Seems like just yesterday the bugger was announced, now it's being released. Jesus.
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