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== Overview ==
== Overview ==
:''also called:'' Goodie Packs, Booster Packs, Item Packs
:''also called:'' Goodie Packs, Booster Packs, Item Packs
A small expansion pack available exclusively through the [https://secure.ncsoft.com/cgi-bin/Store.pl NCsoft Store]. Each pack is themed and comes with various perks, which can include [[Unlockable Costume Pieces|costume pieces]], powers, [[badges]], and/or [[emotes]].
A small expansion pack previously available exclusively through the NCsoft Store. Each pack was themed and came with various perks, which included [[Unlockable Costume Pieces|costume pieces]], powers, [[badges]], and/or [[emotes]].
 
As of [[City of Heroes Freedom]]/[[Issue 21]], these boosters and item packs are generally no longer available unless tied somehow to a [[Disc Releases|box set]] (e.g. Cyborg/Magic choice with [[Architect Edition]], [[Good Versus Evil Edition|GvE's]] goodies, etc). The individual components of these packs have been integrated into the [[Paragon Market]].


== Pack Types ==
== Pack Types ==
=== Super Boosters ===
=== Super Boosters ===
All Super Boosters cost $9.99US/£5.99/€8.99.
All Super Boosters previously cost $9.99US/£5.99/€8.99.


*[[Super Booster I: Cyborg]] - released September, 2008.
*[[Super Booster I: Cyborg]] - released September, 2008.
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*[[Super Booster V: Mutant]] - released June, 2010.
*[[Super Booster V: Mutant]] - released June, 2010.


'''Note:''' The [[Architect Edition]]'s free code only allows the choice of Cyborg or Magic.
'''Note:''' The [[Architect Edition]]'s free code only allowed the choice of Cyborg or Magic.


=== Item Packs ===
=== Item Packs ===
Item packs cost $9.99US/£5.99/€8.99 unless otherwise stated.
Item packs previously cost $9.99US/£5.99/€8.99 unless otherwise stated.


*[[Good Versus Evil Edition]]'s in-game bonuses are available as an item pack. September, 2006.
*[[Good Versus Evil Edition]]'s in-game bonuses were available as an item pack. September, 2006.
*The [[Wedding Pack]], also called the Valentine Pack. No associated game edition. February, 2008.
*The [[Wedding Pack]], also called the Valentine Pack. No associated game edition. February, 2008.
*[[Mac Special Edition]]'s in-game bonuses are available as an item pack. March, 2009.
*[[Mac Special Edition In-Game Item Pack|Mac Special Edition]]'s in-game bonuses were available as an item pack. March, 2009.
*[[Going Rogue (Boxset)|Going Rogue Complete Collection]]'s in-game bonuses are available for those who purchase the basic expansion. August, 2010. Costs $6.99US/£4.99/€.
*[[Going Rogue (Box Set)|Going Rogue Complete Collection]]'s in-game bonuses were available for those who purchased the basic expansion. August, 2010. Costs $6.99US/£4.99/€.


=== Booster Packs ===
=== Booster Packs ===
Booster packs previously cost $9.99US/£5.99/€8.99 unless otherwise stated.
*[[Party Pack]] - released September, 2010. Costs $7.99US/£4.99/€?.
*[[Party Pack]] - released September, 2010. Costs $7.99US/£4.99/€?.
*[[Origins Pack]] - released November, 2010. Costs $9.99US/£5.99/€8.99.
*[[Origins Pack]] - released November, 2010.
*[[Animal Pack]] - released February 23, 2011. Costs $9.99US/£5.99/€8.99.
*[[Animal Pack]] - released February 23, 2011.
*[[Steampunk Pack]] - release TBD. Cost TBD.
*[[Steampunk Pack]] - released June 1, 2011.


=== Mini Boosters ===
=== Mini Boosters ===
*[[Mini Booster: Temporary 30 Day Jetpack]] - released September 17, 2008. Costs $4.99US/£2.99/€4.49.
*[[Mini Booster: Temporary 30 Day Jetpack]] - released September 17, 2008. Costs $4.99US/£2.99/€4.49.
== Future Packs ==
The future of Super Boosters is unclear. However, according to [[Noble Savage (Developer)|David Nakayama]], the Art Lead for [[Paragon Studios]], they are actively working on pieces for future booster packs. A thread on the [[Official Forums]] was made on [http://boards.cityofheroes.com/showthread.php?t=225691 June 13, 2010], requesting Super Booster ideas.


== See Also ==
== See Also ==
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*[[Official Merchandise]]
*[[Official Merchandise]]


[[Category:Expansions]][[Category:Merchandise]]
[[Category:Expansions]]
[[Category:Merchandise]]

Latest revision as of 08:42, 9 May 2023

This article contains information about content which required payment in the past, but is now available to all players in the current version of Homecoming: City of Heroes/Villains. It is provided for historical purposes.

Overview

also called: Goodie Packs, Booster Packs, Item Packs

A small expansion pack previously available exclusively through the NCsoft Store. Each pack was themed and came with various perks, which included costume pieces, powers, badges, and/or emotes.

As of City of Heroes Freedom/Issue 21, these boosters and item packs are generally no longer available unless tied somehow to a box set (e.g. Cyborg/Magic choice with Architect Edition, GvE's goodies, etc). The individual components of these packs have been integrated into the Paragon Market.

Pack Types

Super Boosters

All Super Boosters previously cost $9.99US/£5.99/€8.99.

Note: The Architect Edition's free code only allowed the choice of Cyborg or Magic.

Item Packs

Item packs previously cost $9.99US/£5.99/€8.99 unless otherwise stated.

Booster Packs

Booster packs previously cost $9.99US/£5.99/€8.99 unless otherwise stated.

Mini Boosters

See Also