2K Games today announced they acquired the North American and international publishing rights for Cryptic Studios' Champions Online, their first ever self-developed MMORPG, due to ship in Spring 2009, for PC and Xbox 360. Based on the popular pen-and-paper Champions RPG, Champions Online will offer a near infinite amount of character customization so that all players will have a unique game experience. Gamers will be able to create their hero's name, back story, costume, powers and abilities as well as design their own personal arch-enemy and his or her back story, which will guarantee a truly unique experience.