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Announcing City of Heroes Freedom and Issue 21: Convergence!
City of Heroes Freedom™will be launching later this year and will be
the new name for City of Heroes®. City of Heroes Freedom redefines
City of Heroes based on the cornerstones of content, rewards, and
choice. With City of Heroes Freedom, you will get the freedom to play
and pay as you choose. Join the future of City of Heroes in City of
Heroes Freedom. Freedom is the future!
Content
In City of Heroes Freedom, dive into new stories and features right
away and enjoy more of them in the future. Freedom kicks off with a
new free update, Issue 21: Convergence, and increases the pace of
quality, high-energy content with regular new Issues, monthly
signature story arcs, new weekly in-game store items, and high-level
Incarnate Trials. Issue 21 packs in the First Ward co-op zone,
gripped in mystical conflict, as well as the Time Manipulation Power
Set, the IDF and Defense Costume Sets, and the Underground Incarnate
Trial. Signature story arcs, free with VIP players’ subscriptions, let
you fight alongside iconic Heroes and Villains in story arcs that make
a difference in the City of Heroes universe.
Rewards
Current City of Heroes subscribers will continue as a VIP players in
City of Heroes Freedom, gaining more features, services, and rewards
in addition to what they have already received. Some rewards begin
today, as all current City of Heroes subscribers will accrue 400
Paragon Points per month starting on their first billing cycle after
July 1, 2011 . At the launch of City of Heroes Freedom, you will be
able to use Paragon Points to purchase new costumes, Power Sets, and
hundreds of new items from the in-game Paragon Market. The new Paragon
Rewards program also rewards all levels of loyal players with new
bonus content that you select, including exclusive rewards for VIP
players.
Choice
Pay for the content and features that you want. Choose to play for
free, or become a VIP player and command VIP service. With City of
Heroes Freedom, you don’t have to buy the game or pay a monthly fee to
play. You can download the game and play for free for as long as you
wish. If you upgrade to VIP player status, you will unlock a bounty of
content and benefits. You can also buy a variety of content and
services from a new in-game store.
We will be giving you more information on the above features over the
next few months, but in the meantime, an overview of Issue 21:
Convergence, as well as a City of Heroes Freedom fact page and a
statement by Brian Clayton, Executive Producer and General Manager at
Paragon Studios are available for you to peruse!
City of Heroes® Freedom FAQ
Q: Why is City of Heroes® moving to a hybrid model?
A: Simply stated, it’s the right time. We’ve been planning this
transition to Freedom for well over a year now. We believe this
opportunity is the best way for us to provide more value to our
devoted player base than ever before, as well as grow our leadership
position in the super-powered hero online gaming space. Over the past
few years, MMO players have been enthusiastically embracing “choice”.
By making the transition now, we’re putting our stake in the ground as
a leader in the industry, helping to define the future of the MMO
gaming space.
Q: I am currently a subscriber to City of Heroes. What does this
change mean for me?
A: All current City of Heroes subscribers will automatically be
upgraded to VIP accounts when City of Heroes Freedom launches. When
City of Heroes Freedom launches, you will continue to enjoy all of the
subscription benefits and content you enjoy today, as well as brand-
new exclusive rewards, features, and services. Additionally, beginning
on July 1, 2011, you will earn 400 Paragon Points each month. When
City of Heroes Freedom launches, you will become a VIP player, and you
will start with a tidy sum of Paragon Points to spend in the new in-
game Paragon Market.
Q: What are Paragon Points?
A: Paragon Points are a form of currency that you will use to purchase
items and services from the Paragon Market. You can purchase Paragon
Points through the Paragon Market or our partners. VIP players
automatically get a 400 Paragon Point bonus per month as part of their
subscription.
Q: What is the Paragon Market?
A: The Paragon Market is a new in-game store where you can purchase
costumes, powers, items, and game services or features without ever
having to leave the game.
Q: Will booster packs be available from the Paragon Market?
A: Super boosters and booster packs will no longer be available for
sale when City of Heroes Freedom launches. The costumes, powers,
emotes, and auras from super boosters and booster packs will be
available for sale individually or as part of different bundles in the
Paragon Market.
Q: What will happen to the game servers?
A: All 15 existing global servers will be available in City of Heroes
Freedom. We are also adding a new server exclusively for VIPs.
Q: Will VIP players play with Free players?
A: Yes, although we have taken several steps to make sure that our
VIPs have the choice for how they want to play, including creating a
new VIP-only server.
Q: What happens to my Veteran Rewards? Will I continue to earn new
Veteran Rewards?
A: We are replacing the Veteran Rewards with the Paragon Rewards
program, a rewards program superior in every way with Veteran Rewards,
to add new rewards, features, and choices. The Paragon Reward program
unlocks new exclusive rewards on top of the existing Veteran Rewards.
All subscribers keep their Veteran Rewards and badges, even if they
choose to play for free. We will have more information to share about
that in the coming months.
Q: What is the difference between a Reward Token and a Paragon Point?
A: Reward Tokens can be redeemed to unlock free in-game benefits. They
are earned as part of your monthly VIP player subscription or as a
bonus for purchasing Paragon Points. Paragon Points can be used to
purchase items through the new in-game Paragon Market.
Q: What will happen with the issue game content system? Will there
still be free issues?
A: City of Heroes Freedom lets Paragon Studios continue to support
free issue launches and major seasonal events that expand the lore of
the City of Heroes universe. City of Heroes Freedom will feature
numerous free updates. In fact, we are inaugurating City of Heroes
Freedom with a new issue, Issue 21: Convergence! We plan to share
additional information about issues as launch day approaches.
Q: What new game content will we see when City of Heroes Freedom
launches?
A: Issue 21: Convergence will launch alongside City of Heroes Freedom.
Issue 21 packs in the First Ward co-op zone, gripped in mystical
conflict, as well as the Time Manipulation Power Set, the IDF and
Defense Costume Sets, the Underground Incarnate Trial, the new Seed of
Hamidon zone event, and over 60 new missions.
Q: Are there any incentives to maintaining my subscription or
reactivating my subscription before City of Heroes Freedom launches?
A: Current subscribers and former subscribers that reactivate their
accounts earn 400 Paragon Points per month beginning July 1, 2011. Any
active subscriber also earns Reward Tokens in our new Paragon Rewards
program.
Q: What content will Free players receive?
A: A Free player can achieve maximum character level (Level 50) in the
game and can choose from among eight Archetypes (classes). Free
players can create up to two characters (total) and play as Heroes in
Paragon City™ or Villains in the Rogue Isles™. Free players can join
in most Task Forces, Strike Forces, Trials, and raids. However,
certain content and rewards are reserved for VIP players only.
Free players are restricted from certain systems within the game
(alignment change, Day Jobs, Mission Architect, and so on), and they
will not receive any live support unless they upgrade to VIP player
status. They can still access self-help support. View the Free player
benefits in the Freedom player choice side-by-side comparison.
Q: What additional content will VIP players get?
A: A VIP player will enjoy the same benefits as a current City of
Heroes subscriber and much more! In addition to the regular Issue
content updates, VIP players will receive new monthly Signature Story
Arcs as well as full access to Incarnate Trials and Going Rogue
expansion content. VIP players have high priority status in any server
queues, access to live in-game support, and one free server transfer
per month. VIP players also receive 400 Paragon Points each month and
earn exclusive rewards in the Paragon Rewards program.
View the VIP player benefits in the Freedom player choice side-by-side
comparison.
Q: If I am a subscriber now, what will happen to my account if I
choose to become a Free player when City of Heroes Freedom launches?
A: Current City of Heroes subscribers who choose to become Free
players will retain access to tons of content, however some Issue
content will be reserved for VIP players, including power sets,
costume sets, etc. One notable difference is that Free players will be
limited to two character slots total, plus any character slots
directly purchased or earned through Veteran Rewards. All existing
characters will be saved and reenabled if a player subscribes as a VIP
player.
View the Free and Premium player benefits in the Freedom player choice
side-by-side comparison.
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