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== Overview ==
 
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As with most AAA ranked MMOs, the [["City Of" franchise]] got its start as a set of CDs released to retailers' racks in a box set. Since that initial launch, many varieties of shelf releases were seen, both for City of Heroes, and its expansions, City of Villains and Going Rogue.
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As with most AAA ranked MMOs, 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.
  
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Below is a listing of all known commercial releases of this game.
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Below is a listing of all known worldwide commercial releases of the game, in chronological order.
  
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== Commercial Releases ==
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== North American Releases ==
  
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| [[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.
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| [[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.
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| [[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.
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| [[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.
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| [[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.
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| [[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.
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| [[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.
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| [[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.
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| [[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.
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| [[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.
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| [[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 />
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| [[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.
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| [[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.
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| [[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.
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| [[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.
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| [[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.
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| [[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.
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| [[File:Freedom logo.png|125px|left]] <h3>[[City of Heroes Freedom]]</h3>'''Release Date:''' September 27, 2011<br />'''Game Version:''' [[Issue 21]]<br /><br />
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| [[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]].
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| [[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.
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| [[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.
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| [[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.
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| [[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.
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| [[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.
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| [[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.
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| [[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.
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| [[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.
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| [[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.
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| [[File:Freedom logo.png|125px|left]] <h3>[[City of Heroes Freedom]]</h3>'''Release Date:''' September 27, 2011<br />'''Game Version:''' [[Issue 21]]<br /><br />
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Released on February 6, 2004, this was a pre-order code for [[City of Heroes]]. Four different versions were obtainable from various retailers, each granting the owner a special sprint power and allowing them to participate in the three-day head start.
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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.
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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 player's manual, a map, and a few [[NCsoft]] inserts (as well as the install CDs, which contained up to [[Issue 0]]).
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Released on November 9, 2004, this was the Collector's Edition of CoH, with a DVD updated to [[Issue 2]]. 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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Released on February 4, 2005, this box gave Europeans their own set of local servers, and included all content updated to [[Issue 3]]. Prior to this date, Europeans were confined to the North American servers.
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Released as a public beta on January 18, 2006, this failed Korean version never received an official release. The two new signature characters who would have been added, [[Mirror Spirit]] and [[Foreshadow]], were eventually folded into the American game as combat NPC and trainers in [[Faultline]] and [[The Hollows]], respectively.
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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. It was also included with the [[City of Heroes Collectible Card Game#Arena Retail Packs|CCG Battle Box]]. These codes created trial accounts which did not require the application of retail codes in order for the player to begin subscribing to the game.
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Released on August {{red|Xth}}, 2005, this package granted its purchasers access to City of Villains Beta, one of four [[Unlockable Costume Pieces#Arachnos Helmets|Arachnos Helmets]], and access to the three-day City of Villains head start.
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Released on September 29, 2006, in an exclusive deal with [[wikipedia:Walmart|Walmart]], this package unlocked both CoH and CoV. Due to shipping errors, many Walmart stores did not get the special edition for a couple months and it was later made available from other retailers in late January, 2007. It contained the game updated to [[Issue 7]] on DVD, several bonus items (a two-sided map and comics in PDF format), and in-game upgrades.
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Released on January 7, 2009, this was a special release of the "City Of" franchise geared toward Intel Mac users. The Mac Edition was only available as an online purchase, so technically, it was not a "Disc Release," but is included here for completeness. It could be used to upgrade a game account whether or not the user is using an Intel Mac.
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Released on April, 14, 2009, this was a special release to accompany [[Issue 14|Issue 14: Architect]]'s release, though it did not arrive on shelves the same day the issue went [[News/20090408|live]]. It included a DVD up-to-date to Issue 14, a free code for one of the [[Super Booster]]s, and more.
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Release on August 17, 2010, this product was the first expansion for the 'City of' franchise. Primarily featuring content set in the mirror universe of Praetoria, this box featured an almost completely recreated environment to take advantage of the 'ultra mode' graphics update as well as many tweeks and upgrades.
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== See Also ==
 
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* [[Merchandise]]
 
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Latest revision as of 02:11, 2 April 2014

Overview

As with most AAA ranked MMOs, 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.




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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.
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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.
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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

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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.
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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.
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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

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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.

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