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Champions Online

Grab your cape and defend Millennium City in this comic book-style action MMORPG! Design your hero and costume from thousands of costume pieces, face super-villains like Dr. Destroyer, and create your own unique nemesis.

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June 14, 2011
15 years and 53 days ago
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Mostly Positive4,366 reviews70.7%

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About the Game

UNLEASH YOUR INNER SUPERHERO IN CHAMPIONS ONLINE!

Dive into a dynamic universe where your imagination is the only limit. Write your own origin story, design your personal arch-nemesis, and leap into an endless adventure across the multiverse. This is not just a game—it's a living comic book where YOU are the hero!

TOTAL CUSTOMIZATION

Craft a hero that is truly one-of-a-kind! With thousands of costume pieces, colors, body types, and an array of powers, you have the tools to bring any superhero concept to life. Write your own origin story, design your personal arch-nemesis, and leap into an endless adventure across the multiverse.

Champions Online elevates character creation to an art form. Customize every facet—from the look of your powers to the way you travel. Fly, teleport, swing, or even burrow your way through a vast open world. In a universe teeming with extraordinary beings, stand out and be legendary!

FORGE YOUR NEMESIS

Every epic hero needs a formidable foe. Create your ultimate adversary by selecting their name, appearance, and powers. Your nemesis will scheme against you, launching personalized missions that keep you on your toes throughout your heroic career.

ENDLESS EXPLORATION

Embark on a thrilling journey through diverse realms! From the bustling streets of Millennium City and the icy expanses of Canada to the underwater kingdom of Lemuria and the otherworldly Qliphothic Realm, danger and adventure lurk around every corner.

YOUR POWERS, YOUR WAY

With a vast selection of powers to choose from, you can create a hero that matches your playstyle perfectly. Mix and match abilities from different archetypes, and even customize how they look! Whether it's fiery blasts, shadowy summons, or cosmic energies, make your powers as unique as your hero.

C FOR COMMUNITY

Saving the world is better together! Join forces with a vibrant community of heroes. Form supergroups, tackle challenging missions, and participate in massive events that shape the game's evolving storyline. The camaraderie doesn't stop there—celebrate victories and strategize for battles yet to come.

ARE YOU READY TO BECOME A LEGEND?

Evil is on the rise, and the world needs champions. Answer the call, forge your destiny, and become the hero you were always meant to be in Champions Online!