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==Overview==
== Overview ==
As with most AAA ranked MMOs, the City of Franchise got it start as a disc released to retailers' racks in a box format. Since that initial launch (actually, the pre-order boxes came first), many varieties of shelf releases have been seen, both for City of Heroes, and its expansion, City of Villains.  
As with most AAA ranked MMOs of the early 2000s, the [["City Of" franchise]] got its start as a set of CDs released to retailers' shelves in a boxed format. Since that initial launch, many varieties of packaged releases were available, both for City of Heroes and its expansions, City of Villains and Going Rogue.


Below is a listing of all known box releases that we have information of, and to our best knowledge, is a complete listing of all commercial releases of this game.
Below is a listing of all known worldwide commercial releases of the game, in chronological order.


==Commercial Releases==
== North American Releases ==
(In order of release)


===City of Heroes Pre-Order===
{|
''please see [[Pre-Order (City of Heroes)]] for full article''<br>
|-
| [[File:CoH Pre Box Front.jpg|125px|left]] <h3>[[City of Heroes Pre-Order]]</h3>'''Release Date:''' February 9, 2004<br />'''Game Version:''' N/A<br /><br />The pre-order for City of Heroes was available from different retailers, with each version granting a different in-game sprint power.
|-
| [[File:CoH Box Front.jpg|125px|left]] <h3>[[City of Heroes (Box Set)|City of Heroes]]</h3>'''Release Date:''' April 28, 2004<br />'''Game Version:''' [[Issue 0]]<br /><br />The original release of the game was also available to European players, but they were required to play on the North American servers.
|-
| [[File:CoH CE Box Front.jpg|125px|left]] <h3>[[City of Heroes Collector's DVD Edition]]</h3>'''Release Date:''' November 9, 2004<br />'''Game Version:''' [[Issue 2]]<br /><br />The special edition of City of Heroes contained several bonus physical and in-game items, as well as a convenient single installation DVD.
|-
| [[File:CoH Bootleg Sleeve Front.jpg|125px|left]] <h3>[[City of Heroes Bootleg Edition]]</h3>'''Release Date:''' After March 22, 2005<br />'''Game Version:''' [[Issue 3]]<br /><br />The Bootleg edition was a special promotional release which was bundled with other products or distributed at actual retailers for a nominal fee.
|-
| [[File:CoV Pre Box Front.jpg|125px|left]] <h3>[[City of Villains Pre-Order]]</h3>'''Release Date:''' August 15, 2005<br />'''Game Version:''' N/A<br /><br />The pre-order for City of Villains was available from different retailers, with each version granting a different in-game Arachnos helmet costume piece.
|-
| [[File:CoV Box Front.jpg|125px|left]] <h3>[[City of Villains (Box Set)|City of Villains]]</h3>'''Release Date:''' October 31, 2005<br />'''Game Version:''' [[Issue 6]]<br /><br />This game was the first "expanshalone" (stand-alone expansion) release that could be played either with or without City of Heroes.
|-
| [[File:CoV CE Box Front.jpg|250px|left]] <h3>[[City of Villains Collector's DVD Edition]]</h3>'''Release Date:''' October 31, 2005<br />'''Game Version:''' [[Issue 6]]<br /><br />The special edition of City of Villains contained several bonus physical and in-game items, as well as a convenient single installation DVD.
|-
| [[File:CoH VP Box Front.jpg|250px|left]] <h3>[[City of Heroes Value Pak]]</h3>'''Release Date:''' March 22, 2006<br />'''Game Version:''' [[Issue 6]]<br /><br />This was a special combined repackaging of City of Heroes and City of Villains with some bonus physical items.
|-
| [[File:CoH GvE Box 1a Front.jpg|125px|left]] <h3>[[Good Versus Evil Edition|Good Versus Evil Edition (First Release)]]</h3>'''Release Date:''' September 26, 2006<br />'''Game Version:''' [[Issue 7]]<br /><br />The Good Versus Evil edition was a combined version of City of Heroes and City of Villains on one DVD with special bonus in-game items. The initial release was available exclusively at Walmart stores.
|-
| [[File:CoH GvE Box 2b Front.jpg|125px|left]] <h3>[[Good Versus Evil Edition|Good Versus Evil Edition (Second Release)]]</h3>'''Release Date:''' April 3, 2007<br />'''Game Version:''' [[Issue 7]]<br /><br />The Good Versus Evil edition was later repackaged and rereleased to other retailers, with the same bonus in-game items as the original release.
|-
| [[File:CoH JC Case Front.jpg|125px|left]] <h3>[[City of Heroes (Jewel Case)]]</h3>'''Release Date:''' After March 6, 2008<br />'''Game Version:''' [[Issue 11]]<br /><br />This was a budget packaged version released to stores that filled the gap between the Good Versus Evil and Architect editions.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />
|-
| [[File:Gamecardfront.jpg|125px|left]] <h3>[[City of Heroes Game Card]]</h3>'''Release Date:''' Beginning July 26, 2008<br />'''Game Version:''' N/A<br /><br />The Game Card was a digital-only version available at multiple retailers that allowed 30 days of game time, with a bonus in-game item.
|-
| [[File:Mac Special Edition.png|125px|left]] <h3>[[Mac Special Edition]]</h3>'''Release Date:''' January 7, 2009<br />'''Game Version:''' [[Issue 13]]<br /><br />The Mac Special Edition was a digital-only version for the Macintosh operating system. Existing players could purchase the special in-game items at a later date.
|-
| [[File:CoH AE Box Front.jpg|125px|left]] <h3>[[Architect Edition]]</h3>'''Release Date:''' April 14, 2009<br />'''Game Version:''' [[Issue 14]]<br /><br />The Architect Edition was released to celebrate the [[Mission Architect]] game feature, and included a choice of special bonus in-game items.
|-
| [[File:CoH GR Box Front.jpg|125px|left]] <h3>[[Going Rogue Pre-Order|Going Rogue Digital Prepurchase]]</h3>'''Release Date:''' March 2, 2010<br />'''Game Version:''' N/A<br /><br />Going Rogue was first available for digital prepurchase through the NCsoft store and guaranteed early access to two powers sets.
|-
| [[File:CoH GR Box Front.jpg|125px|left]] <h3>[[Going Rogue Pre-Order#GameStop Pre-Order|Going Rogue GameStop Pre-Order]]</h3>'''Release Date:''' May 28, 2010<br />'''Game Version:''' N/A<br /><br />Going Rogue was also available for pre-order exclusively through GameStop with special bonus physical and in-game items.
|-
| [[File:CoH GR Box Front.jpg|125px|left]] <h3>[[Going Rogue (Box Set)|Going Rogue]]</h3>'''Release Date:''' August 17, 2010<br />'''Game Version:''' [[Issue 18]]<br /><br />The Going Rogue Complete Collection contained all of the items from the digital prepurchase, as well as extra costume pieces, emotes, and a power.
|-
| [[File:Freedom logo.png|125px|left]] <h3>[[City of Heroes Freedom]]</h3>'''Release Date:''' September 27, 2011<br />'''Game Version:''' [[Issue 21]]<br /><br />
:::::City of Heroes Freedom was the final digital-only relaunch of the game in a hybrid free-to-play model.
|}
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A pre-order code for CoH. 4 different version where obtainable from various retailers, each granting the owner a special sprint power and allowing them to participate in the 3 day head start.
== European Releases ==
{|
|-
| [[File:CoH Dlx UK Box Front.jpg|125px|left]] <h3>[[City of Heroes Deluxe]]</h3>'''Release Date:''' February 4, 2005<br />'''Game Version:''' [[Issue 3]]<br /><br />The Deluxe version of City of Heroes gave Europeans their own servers and had the same bonus in-game items as the [[City of Heroes Collector's DVD Edition]].
|-
| [[File:CoV EU UK Box Front.jpg|125px|left]] <h3>[[City of Villains (Box Set)|City of Villains]]</h3>'''Release Date:''' October 31, 2005<br />'''Game Version:''' [[Issue 6]]<br /><br />This game was the first "expanshalone" (stand-alone expansion) release that could be played either with or without City of Heroes.
|-
| [[File:CoV EU UK CE Box Front.jpg|250px|left]] <h3>[[City of Villains Collector's DVD Edition]]</h3>'''Release Date:''' October 31, 2005<br />'''Game Version:''' [[Issue 6]]<br /><br />The special edition of City of Villains contained several bonus physical and in-game items, as well as a convenient single installation DVD.
|-
| [[File:CoH GvE EU UK Box Front.jpg|125px|left]] <h3>[[Good Versus Evil Combined Edition]]</h3>'''Release Date:''' September 29, 2006<br />'''Game Version:''' [[Issue 7]]<br /><br />The Good Versus Evil Combined Edition offered City of Heroes and City of Villains on one DVD with special bonus in-game items.
|-
| [[File:CoH GvE EU Time Box Front.jpg|125px|left]] <h3>[[Good Versus Evil Combined Edition#Combined Edition with Bonus Time Card|GvE Combined Edition with Bonus Time Card]]</h3>'''Release Date:''' July 27, 2007<br />'''Game Version:''' [[Issue 7]]<br /><br />The Good Versus Evil Combined Edition was later repackaged with an additional fifteen days of game time.
|-
| [[File:CoH GvE EU SPK Box Front.jpg|125px|left]] <h3>[[Good Versus Evil Combined Edition#Combined Edition Starter Pack|GvE Combined Edition Starter Pack]]</h3>'''Release Date:''' May 16, 2008<br />'''Game Version:''' [[Issue 7]]<br /><br />The Good Versus Evil Combined Edition Starter Pack was a special trial version that was available across Europe.
|-
| [[File:Mac Special Edition.png|125px|left]] <h3>[[Mac Special Edition]]</h3>'''Release Date:''' January 7, 2009<br />'''Game Version:''' [[Issue 13]]<br /><br />The Mac Special Edition was a digital-only version for the Macintosh operating system. Existing players could purchase the special in-game items at a later date.
|-
| [[File:CoH AE Box Front.jpg|125px|left]] <h3>[[Architect Edition]]</h3>'''Release Date:''' April 14, 2009<br />'''Game Version:''' [[Issue 14]]<br /><br />The Architect Edition was released to celebrate the [[Mission Architect]] game feature, and included a choice of special bonus in-game items. Only available as a digital purchase in Europe.
|-
| [[File:CoH GR Box Front.jpg|125px|left]] <h3>[[Going Rogue Pre-Order|Going Rogue Digital Prepurchase]]</h3>'''Release Date:''' March 2, 2010<br />'''Game Version:''' N/A<br /><br />Going Rogue was first available for digital prepurchase through the NCsoft store and guaranteed early access to two powers sets.
|-
| [[File:CoH GR Box Front.jpg|125px|left]] <h3>[[Going Rogue Pre-Order#GameStop Pre-Order|Going Rogue GameStop Pre-Order]]</h3>'''Release Date:''' May 28, 2010<br />'''Game Version:''' N/A<br /><br />Going Rogue was also available for pre-order exclusively through GameStop with special bonus physical and in-game items. The bonus physical item was not available in Europe.
|-
| [[File:CoH GR Box Front.jpg|125px|left]] <h3>[[Going Rogue (Box Set)|Going Rogue]]</h3>'''Release Date:''' August 17, 2010<br />'''Game Version:''' [[Issue 18]]<br /><br />The Going Rogue Complete Collection contained all of the items from the digital prepurchase, as well as extra costume pieces, emotes, and a power. Only available as a digital purchase in Europe.
|-
| [[File:Freedom logo.png|125px|left]] <h3>[[City of Heroes Freedom]]</h3>'''Release Date:''' September 27, 2011<br />'''Game Version:''' [[Issue 21]]<br /><br />
:::::City of Heroes Freedom was the final digital-only relaunch of the game in a hybrid free-to-play model.
|}
<br />


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== Asian Releases ==
{|
|-
| [[File:City of Hero Web Site.jpg|200px|left]] <h3>'''City of Hero'''</h3>
:''Main Article:'' [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/City_of_Heroes#City_of_Hero City of Hero]]<br />'''Beta Release Date:''' January 18, 2006<br /><br />


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This Korean version never received an official release, and was shut down in June, 2007. Korean players were offered certificates to the American version as compensation. The two new signature characters who would have been added, [[Mirror Spirit]] and [[Foreshadow]], were eventually worked into the American game as combat NPCs and trainers in [[Faultline]] and [[The Hollows]], respectively.
===City of Heroes===
|}
''please see [[City of Heroes (Boxset)]] for full article''<br>


[[Image:COH Box.jpg|100px|left]]
== See Also ==
Released on April 27, 2004, this was the original commercial release of the game and start of the franchise. With it came the first version of the long neglected player's manual, a map, and a few NCsoft inserts (as well as the actual CD). When installed, the game would load up [[Issue 0]] of the game.
* [[Merchandise]]
 
* [[Game Time Cards]]
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* [[NCsoft]]
===City of Heroes (Europe)===
''please see [[City of Heroes (Deluxe)]] for full article''<br>
 
February 4th, 2005
 
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===City of Hero===
''please see [[City of Hero]] for full article''<br>
 
The failed Korean version of City of Heroes. (release date needs researching)
 
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===City of Heroes, Collector's Edition===
''please see [[Collector's Edition (City of Heroes)]] for full article''<br>
 
[[Image:CoH Collectors Box.jpg|100px|left]]
For the holiday season of 2004, this DVD edition of CoH showed up on shelves. It contained not only normal activation or upgrade codes, but also several bonus items like maps and comics, as well as in-game upgrades.
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===Bootleg Edition===
''please see [[Bootleg Edition]] for full article''<br>
 
[[Image:CoH Bootleg Edition 01.jpg|100px|left]]
A disc in a specialized paper sleeve, this version of CoH was created to be given out at conventions, and later sold at GameStops and EBgames for $1. For most intents and purposes, it was a trial version of the game. At the time of its use though, trial accounts where identical to normal ones, except that they only granted 14 days of play instead of 30. Unlike most trials, the Bootleg Edition didn't require a full version to be purchased though to subscribe and was marked as bootleg edition on the account management screen instead of just as a trial.
 
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===City of Villains Pre-Order===
''please see [[Pre-Order (City of Villains)]] for full article''<br>
 
[[Image:CoV pre-order.jpg|100px|left]]
Released several months before Issue 6 went live, this package granted its purchasers access to CoV Beta, one of 4 [[Arachnos Helmet]]s, and access to the 3 day City of Villains head start.
 
(Release date needed)
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===City of Villains===
''please see [[City of Villains (Boxset)]] and [[Collector's Edition (City of Villains)]] for full articles''<br>
 
[[Image:CoV Collectors Box.jpg|150px|left]][[Image:CoV Box.jpg|100px|right]]
Billed as a separate game from City of Heroes, this edition was actually [[issue 6]] and released on October 31st, 2005. Unlike all other releases, there where 2 versions of this box, the first, a regular activation/upgrade code with a slightly upgraded player's manual, the second, a DVD collectors similar to the one hero side had received almost exactly a year before.
 
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===Good Versus Evil===
''please see [[Good Versus Evil Edition]] for full article''<br>
 
[[Image:GvE Box.jpg|100px|left]]
A box containing a code that unlocked both CoH and CoV. It was initially released to Walmart only on September 29, 2006 as a special (most Walmarts wouldn't stock it for a month or two later though), and later released to normal retailers late January 2007.
 
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===City of Heroes, Game Card===
''please see [[Game Card]] for full article''<br>
 
[[Image:Gamecardfront.jpg|100px|left]]
Released on <date here, 2008> along with similar cards for Tabula Rasa (now defuncted) and eXteel, this edition is literally a game card similar to standard [[time cards]] and comes with no disc to install content with.
 
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===Mac Edition===
''please see [[Mac Special Edition]] for full article''<br>
 
[[Image:MacSpecEd.png|100px|left]]
An upcoming, online only, special release of the City of Franchise geared to Apple Users. At this time plans for a box release have been set for 2009. Until then, the codes for this version can only be purchased online. These serial numbers allow regular account activation/upgrade and can be applied to an account regardless of actual OS used.
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==See Also==
*[[Merchandise]]
*[[Time Cards]]
*[[NCsoft]]


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[[Category:Merchandise]]
[[Category:Disc Releases]]

Latest revision as of 01:13, 10 March 2023

Overview

As with most AAA ranked MMOs of the early 2000s, the "City Of" franchise got its start as a set of CDs released to retailers' shelves in a boxed format. Since that initial launch, many varieties of packaged releases were available, both for City of Heroes and its expansions, City of Villains and Going Rogue.

Below is a listing of all known worldwide commercial releases of the game, in chronological order.

North American Releases

CoH Pre Box Front.jpg

City of Heroes Pre-Order

Release Date: February 9, 2004
Game Version: N/A

The pre-order for City of Heroes was available from different retailers, with each version granting a different in-game sprint power.
CoH Box Front.jpg

City of Heroes

Release Date: April 28, 2004
Game Version: Issue 0

The original release of the game was also available to European players, but they were required to play on the North American servers.
CoH CE Box Front.jpg

City of Heroes Collector's DVD Edition

Release Date: November 9, 2004
Game Version: Issue 2

The special edition of City of Heroes contained several bonus physical and in-game items, as well as a convenient single installation DVD.
CoH Bootleg Sleeve Front.jpg

City of Heroes Bootleg Edition

Release Date: After March 22, 2005
Game Version: Issue 3

The Bootleg edition was a special promotional release which was bundled with other products or distributed at actual retailers for a nominal fee.
CoV Pre Box Front.jpg

City of Villains Pre-Order

Release Date: August 15, 2005
Game Version: N/A

The pre-order for City of Villains was available from different retailers, with each version granting a different in-game Arachnos helmet costume piece.
CoV Box Front.jpg

City of Villains

Release Date: October 31, 2005
Game Version: Issue 6

This game was the first "expanshalone" (stand-alone expansion) release that could be played either with or without City of Heroes.
CoV CE Box Front.jpg

City of Villains Collector's DVD Edition

Release Date: October 31, 2005
Game Version: Issue 6

The special edition of City of Villains contained several bonus physical and in-game items, as well as a convenient single installation DVD.
CoH VP Box Front.jpg

City of Heroes Value Pak

Release Date: March 22, 2006
Game Version: Issue 6

This was a special combined repackaging of City of Heroes and City of Villains with some bonus physical items.
CoH GvE Box 1a Front.jpg

Good Versus Evil Edition (First Release)

Release Date: September 26, 2006
Game Version: Issue 7

The Good Versus Evil edition was a combined version of City of Heroes and City of Villains on one DVD with special bonus in-game items. The initial release was available exclusively at Walmart stores.
CoH GvE Box 2b Front.jpg

Good Versus Evil Edition (Second Release)

Release Date: April 3, 2007
Game Version: Issue 7

The Good Versus Evil edition was later repackaged and rereleased to other retailers, with the same bonus in-game items as the original release.
CoH JC Case Front.jpg

City of Heroes (Jewel Case)

Release Date: After March 6, 2008
Game Version: Issue 11

This was a budget packaged version released to stores that filled the gap between the Good Versus Evil and Architect editions.




Gamecardfront.jpg

City of Heroes Game Card

Release Date: Beginning July 26, 2008
Game Version: N/A

The Game Card was a digital-only version available at multiple retailers that allowed 30 days of game time, with a bonus in-game item.
Mac Special Edition.png

Mac Special Edition

Release Date: January 7, 2009
Game Version: Issue 13

The Mac Special Edition was a digital-only version for the Macintosh operating system. Existing players could purchase the special in-game items at a later date.
CoH AE Box Front.jpg

Architect Edition

Release Date: April 14, 2009
Game Version: Issue 14

The Architect Edition was released to celebrate the Mission Architect game feature, and included a choice of special bonus in-game items.
CoH GR Box Front.jpg

Going Rogue Digital Prepurchase

Release Date: March 2, 2010
Game Version: N/A

Going Rogue was first available for digital prepurchase through the NCsoft store and guaranteed early access to two powers sets.
CoH GR Box Front.jpg

Going Rogue GameStop Pre-Order

Release Date: May 28, 2010
Game Version: N/A

Going Rogue was also available for pre-order exclusively through GameStop with special bonus physical and in-game items.
CoH GR Box Front.jpg

Going Rogue

Release Date: August 17, 2010
Game Version: Issue 18

The Going Rogue Complete Collection contained all of the items from the digital prepurchase, as well as extra costume pieces, emotes, and a power.
Freedom logo.png

City of Heroes Freedom

Release Date: September 27, 2011
Game Version: Issue 21

City of Heroes Freedom was the final digital-only relaunch of the game in a hybrid free-to-play model.


European Releases

CoH Dlx UK Box Front.jpg

City of Heroes Deluxe

Release Date: February 4, 2005
Game Version: Issue 3

The Deluxe version of City of Heroes gave Europeans their own servers and had the same bonus in-game items as the City of Heroes Collector's DVD Edition.
CoV EU UK Box Front.jpg

City of Villains

Release Date: October 31, 2005
Game Version: Issue 6

This game was the first "expanshalone" (stand-alone expansion) release that could be played either with or without City of Heroes.
CoV EU UK CE Box Front.jpg

City of Villains Collector's DVD Edition

Release Date: October 31, 2005
Game Version: Issue 6

The special edition of City of Villains contained several bonus physical and in-game items, as well as a convenient single installation DVD.
CoH GvE EU UK Box Front.jpg

Good Versus Evil Combined Edition

Release Date: September 29, 2006
Game Version: Issue 7

The Good Versus Evil Combined Edition offered City of Heroes and City of Villains on one DVD with special bonus in-game items.
CoH GvE EU Time Box Front.jpg

GvE Combined Edition with Bonus Time Card

Release Date: July 27, 2007
Game Version: Issue 7

The Good Versus Evil Combined Edition was later repackaged with an additional fifteen days of game time.
CoH GvE EU SPK Box Front.jpg

GvE Combined Edition Starter Pack

Release Date: May 16, 2008
Game Version: Issue 7

The Good Versus Evil Combined Edition Starter Pack was a special trial version that was available across Europe.
Mac Special Edition.png

Mac Special Edition

Release Date: January 7, 2009
Game Version: Issue 13

The Mac Special Edition was a digital-only version for the Macintosh operating system. Existing players could purchase the special in-game items at a later date.
CoH AE Box Front.jpg

Architect Edition

Release Date: April 14, 2009
Game Version: Issue 14

The Architect Edition was released to celebrate the Mission Architect game feature, and included a choice of special bonus in-game items. Only available as a digital purchase in Europe.
CoH GR Box Front.jpg

Going Rogue Digital Prepurchase

Release Date: March 2, 2010
Game Version: N/A

Going Rogue was first available for digital prepurchase through the NCsoft store and guaranteed early access to two powers sets.
CoH GR Box Front.jpg

Going Rogue GameStop Pre-Order

Release Date: May 28, 2010
Game Version: N/A

Going Rogue was also available for pre-order exclusively through GameStop with special bonus physical and in-game items. The bonus physical item was not available in Europe.
CoH GR Box Front.jpg

Going Rogue

Release Date: August 17, 2010
Game Version: Issue 18

The Going Rogue Complete Collection contained all of the items from the digital prepurchase, as well as extra costume pieces, emotes, and a power. Only available as a digital purchase in Europe.
Freedom logo.png

City of Heroes Freedom

Release Date: September 27, 2011
Game Version: Issue 21

City of Heroes Freedom was the final digital-only relaunch of the game in a hybrid free-to-play model.


Asian Releases

City of Hero Web Site.jpg

City of Hero

Main Article: [City of Hero]
Beta Release Date: January 18, 2006

This Korean version never received an official release, and was shut down in June, 2007. Korean players were offered certificates to the American version as compensation. The two new signature characters who would have been added, Mirror Spirit and Foreshadow, were eventually worked into the American game as combat NPCs and trainers in Faultline and The Hollows, respectively.

See Also

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