Champions Online starts its four-week anniversary event

At one year shy of a full decade, Champions Online has defied all odds to become the longest-running superhero MMORPG on the planet. That calls for a celebration, and for the game’s ninth anniversary, Cryptic has planned four weeks of activities and gifts for its community.

The fun started yesterday with a “Save the Cats” quest that pays out in perks, action figures, and (presumably) hairballs. Players can also wander over to watch Sapphire perform her anniversary concert right in the middle of the city, or fight mobs for a chance at special anniversary loot. There are even new costume pieces to collect, including cat ears, a royal crown, and a twitchy tail.

Feeling nostalgic for Champions? Indulge in the latest episode of Battle Bards, where the crew goes through the game’s soundtrack!