
GameZone writes: "As the second major entry into the "superhero MMO" genre I can honestly say that while Champions can easily stand alone as it's own game. Champions has it's own distinct feel, lush graphics, and some very interesting twists on the typical MMO fare we all expect. Staggering degrees of customization for each character combined with a combat system that is both complex and easy to learn make Champions Online a very attractive massively multiplayer online (MMO) title. Based on a long-running pencil-and-paper RPG, Champions Online has taken full advantage of the history, lore, and creativity that has gone into the Champions universe".

Cryptic Studios announced with a press release that more of its veteran developers have returned to the studio following tenures elsewhere.

The MMO studio says it’s “unifying legacy expertise with fresh perspectives”

Cryptic Studios appears to be the latest Embracer-owned company to be impacted by layoffs.