2K publishing Champions Online

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2K Games has today announced that it will be the North American and international publisher for Cryptic Studios’ Xbox 360 and PC superhero MMO, Champions Online.

“2K Games is excited to work with such a talented group as Cryptic Studios,” said Christoph Hartmann, president of 2K. “Given their stellar pedigree and amazing grasp of the MMO genre, we are confident that Champions Online will deliver an innovative and exciting action MMO experience to gamers.”

Cryptic is best known as the creator of the City of Heroes and City of Villains MMO titles.

“2K Games is a terrific publishing partner for Champions Online,” said John Needham, CEO of Cryptic Studios. “Cryptic is proud that Champions Online will be 2K’s first MMO title and we look forward to working together towards a tremendous launch next year.”

Champions Online is currently scheduled for release in spring 2009.

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Champions Online

  • Platform(s): PC
  • Genre(s): Massively Multiplayer, Massively Multiplayer Online, RPG