This upcoming City of Heroes update will introduce the first part of the new Incarnate system.

Paragon Studios just published the overview page for Issue 19: Alpha Strike, and it looks like this upcoming update will bring a lot of new content to City of Heroes. Issue 19 unveils the Alpha Slot, which is the first part of the new Incarnate system that gives high-level characters access to new powers and challenges.

Issue 19 also introduces two new Task Forces, two free customizable auras, new Praetoria zone live events, alternate power animations, and more. Also, the Fitness power pool will become an inherent power pool available to all new and existing characters starting from Level 1.