Top 10 Best City of Heroes Private Servers 2026 — Updated Monthly

Last Updated: October 2026 · 5 servers tracked · 68,453+ Discord memberships

Compare the listed versions, rates and community reviews before choosing a server. Missing information means not reported, not a default configuration. Confirm the current rules on the operator’s website.

Discord activity describes a community, not concurrent players in the game. Article figures are a dated snapshot; open the listing for the latest available observation. Featured and Supreme placements may appear ahead of other listings. A listing or badge does not certify safety, uptime or shop fairness.

City of Heroes — Server listings and community observations

1. Homecoming Servers (Issue 27)

Discord members online (observed): 14,320 · Community: 51,083 members

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2. City of Heroes: Rebirth (Issue 25)

Discord members online (observed): 3,436 · Community: 14,878 members

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3. City of Heroes: Thunderspy (Custom)

Discord members online (observed): 910 · Community: 2,299 members

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4. City of Heroes: Sanctuary (OuroDev)

Discord members online (observed): 47 · Community: 193 members

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5. City of Heroes: Unity (Custom)

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How to Pick the Right Server

Choose by version, rates, progression rules, language and schedule. Check community reviews and the operator’s current rules. Discord activity is supporting context, not proof of in-game population or quality.

1. Version and rules: examples to investigate include Homecoming (i27), Rebirth (i25), Thunderspy (custom), Custom/Boutique, OuroDev-based. Confirm which client and content each operator actually enables.
2. Rates and progression: compare EXP, drops, level limits, wipes and reset rules separately. Missing values are not a standard setting.
3. Hours and community: check language, event times and group availability in your time zone. Discord counts do not measure in-game concurrency.
4. Shop and downloads: inspect the current store, client source and account requirements before committing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which City of Heroes private server has the most players?

Choose by version, rates, progression rules, language and schedule. Check community reviews and the operator’s current rules. Discord activity is supporting context, not proof of in-game population or quality. Discord activity describes a community, not concurrent players in the game. Article figures are a dated snapshot; open the listing for the latest available observation. Featured and Supreme placements may appear ahead of other listings. A listing or badge does not certify safety, uptime or shop fairness.

Are City of Heroes private servers free?

Access, subscriptions, donations and cash shops vary by operator. Check the current prices and whether purchases affect progression before registering; this directory does not certify a cosmetic-only shop.

How many City of Heroes private servers are there?

Nostalgic.gg lists 5 City of Heroes private servers with 68,453 Discord memberships in total. One person can belong to several communities, so that total can count the same player more than once.

This comparison uses directory records and available Discord observations. It is not evidence that every server was played or audited. Community totals sum memberships and can count the same person more than once.

Data source: Nostalgic.gg directory records and observed Discord activity