Paragon Studios was a video game development company based in the United States, known for creating the popular MMORPG City of Heroes. Founded in 2001, the studio focused on developing games that emphasized player creativity and community engagement. In 2012, Paragon Studios was closed by its parent company, NCsoft, leading to the discontinuation of City of Heroes. Despite its closure, the game maintained a dedicated fanbase, and efforts have been made by fans to revive its spirit through private servers and community projects.