A massively multiplayer online RPG powered by a heavily modified Unreal engine and produced by former team members of the Everquest franchise. Facing the challenges of a war-torn world, the diverse people here struggle to rebuild their once great civilizations. A fragile alliance has been struck, with the lands set upon by invading forces, the races must band together to survive. In the north, the sprawling green hills of Thestra are plagued by an unstoppable undead menace. To the south, the deserts of Qalia have been besieged by an elemental threat spawned from the depths of the earth and to the east; inhabitants of the tumultuous jungles of Kojan fiercely battle encroaching otherworldly fiends.

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CES 2007: Vanguard Details - January 9, 2007
On the eve of its launch, we've gathered a few more details about Saga of Heroes.

Vanguard: Saga of Heroes - November 2, 2006
We get an updated look at the upcoming MMO offering from Sigil and SOE.

RPG Vault: Vanguard: Saga of Heroes Second View - October 6, 2006
We look at the status of Sigil's persistent state title currently progressing through beta toward a winter launch target

E3 2006: Vanguard - May 11, 2006
Sigil Games Online has not been sleeping on the job.

Hands-On with Vanguard: Saga of Heroes - February 14, 2006
The game that EverQuest II might have been?

E3 2005: Vanguard: Saga of Heroes - May 17, 2005
Sigil shows off their big ass MMO.

RPG Vault: Vanguard: Saga of Heroes First View - May 10, 2005
The title developer Sigil Games Online regards as the prototype for the third generation of persistent state worlds

RPG Vault: Vanguard: Saga of Heroes E3 Impressions - May 21, 2004
Based on an invitation-only showing, our report on the debut of Sigil's next generation fantasy persistent state world

E3 2004: Vanguard - May 12, 2004
Sigil Games' shows off their new MMO.

E3 2004: Vanguard: Saga of Heroes - May 10, 2004
Exclusive details and screens of the next big MMORPG from the creators of EverQuest.

RPG Vault: Vanguard: Saga of Heroes Launch Event Report - February 6, 2007
Sigil and Sony celebrate going live with a tribute to the persistent state world's late Art Director, Keith Parkinson

RPG Vault: Vanguard: Saga of Heroes Media #5 - January 19, 2007
As Sigil's online world draws closer to release, we serve up some more striking images showcasing its visuals

RPG Vault: Vanguard: Saga of Heroes Media #4 - January 12, 2007
We return to Telon, the original fantasy world created by Sigil, for further examples of the art team's talents

RPG Vault: Vanguard: Saga of Heroes Media #3 - January 5, 2007
A new selection of screenshots allows us to continue our exploration of the visuals Sigil's talented team is crafting

Vanguard -- A Look at Beta 5 - January 5, 2007
Sigil's Nick Parkinson takes us through what to expect in the new beta and how best to help improve Vanguard as a whole.

RPG Vault: Vanguard: Saga of Heroes Media #2 - December 15, 2006
New high-resolution images showcasing various types of scenes we can expect to find in Sigil's online offering

RPG Vault: Vanguard: Saga of Heroes Media #1 - December 8, 2006
Sigil serves up some examples of the eye-catching views awaiting visitors to its upcoming persistent state world

RPG Vault: Vanguard: Saga of Heroes Media Event Report - October 11, 2006
Sigil and co-publisher Sony provide the chance to learn how their fantasy online world endeavor is coming along

Insider Video Features: E3 2005: LiveWire - Vanguard: Saga of Heros - May 25, 2005
Be a part of the Saga.

Pre-E3 2005: Vanguard: Saga of Heroes - April 27, 2005
We chat with Brad McQuaid and Jeff Butler about their latest MMO.

E3 2004: Vanguard: Saga of Heroes Interview - May 10, 2004
We talk to Brad McQuaid about his next big MMORPG.

RPG Vault: Online Worlds Roundtable #10, Part 2 - March 22, 2004
Another half-dozen participants in the persistent state sector put forward their views on growth within the category.

Sigil Interview - November 24, 2003
President and CEO Brad McQuaid talks about plans for the future.

Vanguard: The Saga Begins - January 30, 2007
There's a new MMO on the block.

Vanguard Early Access - January 23, 2007
Get a head start on the new MMO this Friday.

Vanguard Beta Closing - January 19, 2007
Only a few days remain to enjoy the Saga of Heroes for free.

Vanguard Set for Release - January 11, 2007
Ship date announced for heroic MMO.

Vanguard: Saga of Heroes Beta Now Open - January 5, 2007
Currently only open to those with pre-orders and File Planet subscribers.

E3 2006: Vista Launch Line-up Announced - May 9, 2006
Live from the Microsoft Press Conference Vista launch titles revealed.

Vanguard Shifting Publishers - May 5, 2006
The makers of EverQuest may rejoin the makers of EverQuest.

GDC 06: Ageia Reveals PhysX-Ready Games - March 22, 2006
Ghost Recon and UT2007 are among the titles supporting the dedicated physics chip.

Pre-E3 2005: Microsoft Game Studios Lineup - May 11, 2005
A succulent selection of adventure, strategy, and orangutans.

RPG Vault: Official Announcements, Updates, News & Media - September 3, 2004
City of Heroes, Guild Wars, Alien Invasion, Star Wars Galaxies, Elder Scrolls, Lineage II, Face of Mankind, Dark and Light, Pirates of the Burning Sea, Wish, Freedom Force vs. The Third Reich, EverQuest II, Asheron's Call, Dragon Empires, Kult, Reclamation, Atriarch, Alchemic Dream, Vanguard, Jump to Lightspeed, Ryzom

RPG Vault: Official Announcements, Updates, News & Media - August 30, 2004
Ryzom, Asheron's Call, Asheron's Call 2, EVE Online, A Tale in the Desert, EverQuest II, Neverwinter Nights 2, Sigil, World of Warcraft, Chains of Promathia, Star Wolves

RPG Vault: Official Announcements, Updates, News & Visuals - August 22, 2004
Vanguard: Saga of Heroes, Asheron's Call 2, Rubies of Eventide, Dragon Empires

RPG Vault: Interviews & Q&A; - August 20, 2004
Neverwinter Nights 2, The Matrix Online, Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines, Vanguard, Dawn of War, Twilight War, Middle-Earth Online, Guild Wars

RPG Vault: Interviews, Visit Report & Profile - August 17, 2004
Vendetta Online, Telladar Chronicles: Decline, Vanguard: Saga of Heroes, Fallout Series

RPG Vault: Miscellaneous News & Visuals - August 17, 2004
Vanguard: Saga of Heroes, The Saga of Ryzom, Dragon Empires, EverQuest II

RPG Vault: Official Announcements, Updates, News & Visuals - August 12, 2004
World of Warcraft, Warner Bros. / Monolith, Dark Age of Camelot, Asheron's Call: Throne of Destiny, City of Heroes, Tabula Rasa, Project Entropia, Sacred, Guild Wars, Vanguard

RPG Vault: Official Announcements, Updates, News & Visuals - August 11, 2004
Star Wars Galaxies, EverQuest, BioWare, Neverwinter Nights, Ryzom, Darkfall, Vanguard, Khan the Absolute Power, Guild Wars, The Witcher

RPG Vault: Interview & Q&A; - August 3, 2004
Amanda Poe (Vanguard: Saga of Heroes), Guild Wars

RPG Vault: Miscellaneous Visuals - August 3, 2004
Shenmue Online, Vanguard: Saga of Heroes, Troika Games

RPG Vault: Interviews & Q&As; - August 2, 2004
City of Heroes, EverQuest II, Heart of Eternity, Vanguard: Saga of Heroes, Anarchy Online - Alien Invasion, UFO: Aftershock, Reclamation

RPG Vault: Official Site Updates, News & Visuals - July 31, 2004
Demon Stone, EverQuest II, Vanguard, Star Wars Galaxies, Savage Eden, Lineage II, Sigil, Mourning, Anarchy Online, Guild Wars

RPG Vault: Preview & Review - July 30, 2004
Vanguard: Saga of Heroes, City of Heroes

RPG Vault: Vanguard: Saga Of Heroes Interview with Brad McQuaid at HomeLan Fed - June 18, 2004
Sigil Games' Co-Founder is quizzed on a number of topics pertinent to its fantasy-themed persistent world title.

RPG Vault: Vanguard: Saga of Heroes - FAQ Updated - June 3, 2004
Sigil Games adds a number of new pieces of information to the portal for its fantasy-themed persistent state project.

RPG Vault: Vanguard: Saga of Heroes E3 Preview at GameSpy - May 15, 2004
Reportage on Sigil Games' presentation of its forthcoming fantasy themed persistent state title

RPG Vault: Friday E3 2004 Articles - May 14, 2004
EVE, Witcher, Vanguard, EverQuest II, Catacombs, New Frontiers, Thief, World of Warcraft, Ryzom, Dark and Light, Cthulhu, Dungeon Siege II

RPG Vault: Vanguard: Saga of Heroes E3 Preview at IGN PC - May 13, 2004
One of the site editors visits publisher Microsoft's booth for a firsthand peek at Sigil's online realm of fantasy.

RPG Vault: Vanguard: Saga of Heroes E3 Interview with Brad McQuaid at IGN PC - May 11, 2004
Sigil Games' President and CEO expounds on the development studio's massively multiplayer project.

RPG Vault: Vanguard: Saga of Heroes - Unreal License, Amanda Poe Interview - May 6, 2004
Sigil Games reveals its online world is utilizing the noted engine, plus a session with the Senior Programmer.

Vanguard: Saga of Heroes is Unreal - May 6, 2004
The upcoming MMORPG using the Unreal engine.

Vanguard Screens - April 8, 2004
Five beautiful new shots from the MMORPG.

Vanguard Concept Art - March 16, 2004
Check out some cool visuals from the newly-announced game.

Games: SOE and Sigil Games Reveal the Vanguard: Saga of Heroes Pre-Order Program - October 13, 2006
The Collector's & Guild Edition is also detailed.

Games: Sigil Games Online Gives Sneak Peak to Fans - January 25, 2006
This weekend in San Diego, California.

Games: Ryan Palacio Joins Sigil for Vanguard Development - May 10, 2004
Former EverQuest Designer to be Senior Game Designer for Vanguard: Saga of Heroes

Games: Vanguard: Saga of Heroes to Use Unreal Engine - May 6, 2004
To be put to the test in McQuaid's upcoming MMOG.

Games: Vanguard: Saga of Heroes Announced - March 16, 2004
By the creator of EverQuest, from Microsoft Game Studios.