Steam: New superhero MMO with old-school vibes and teamplay focus launches in just a few days

On August 18, 2025, Heroic Games Corporation will take players to a vast space metropolis set in the 25th century. The setting intentionally echoes City of Heroes, the beloved superhero MMO from 2004 that shut down in 2012 but has been legally playable again on private servers since 2024. Ship of Heroes presents itself as a spiritual successor, combining that classic superhero charm with a touch of Star Trek flair and modern quality-of-life features.

Players can choose from five archetypes, mix and match over 250 powers, and customize their heroes from head to toe – including creating a personal backstory. The main goal is exactly what you’d expect from a superhero game: saving the world. Threats range from interdimensional titans to alien invasions and magical dangers. Amid all the high-octane heroics, there’s also space for housing, crafting and socializing. Starting at level one, each player receives their own apartment, featuring freely placeable furniture, adjustable lighting and fully customizable rooms.

Focus on team play

Ship of Heroes puts a strong emphasis on cooperative play, designed with plenty of flexibility. Up to ten players can team up, with enemy difficulty and loot automatically scaling to match the group. Team leaders can customize missions for everyone, teleport members and even claim bonus rewards. Handy quality-of-life features like the “Regroup” teleport and sidekicking – which adjusts friends’ levels to match the leader – enhance the experience. However, there’s no automatic matchmaking; groups are formed through direct communication, staying true to classic MMO community traditions.

Those who prefer to play solo don't need to feel excluded – almost all content can be tackled alone. Only two large raids require a group, and their rewards can also be earned through other means.