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== Overview == | == Overview == | ||
| − | As with most AAA ranked MMOs, the [["City Of" franchise]] got its start as a set of CDs released to retailers' | + | 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. | Below is a listing of all known worldwide commercial releases of the game, in chronological order. | ||
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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 /> | | [[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 relaunch of the game in a hybrid free-to-play model. | + | :::::City of Heroes Freedom was the final digital-only relaunch of the game in a hybrid free-to-play model. |
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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 /> | | [[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 relaunch of the game in a hybrid free-to-play model. | + | :::::City of Heroes Freedom was the final digital-only relaunch of the game in a hybrid free-to-play model. |
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== See Also == | == See Also == | ||
* [[Merchandise]] | * [[Merchandise]] | ||
| − | * [[Time Cards]] | + | * [[Game Time Cards]] |
* [[NCsoft]] | * [[NCsoft]] | ||
[[Category:Merchandise]] | [[Category:Merchandise]] | ||
[[Category:Disc Releases]] | [[Category:Disc Releases]] | ||
Latest revision as of 02:11, 2 April 2014
Contents
- 1 Overview
- 2 North American Releases
- 2.1 City of Heroes Pre-Order
- 2.2 City of Heroes
- 2.3 City of Heroes Collector's DVD Edition
- 2.4 City of Heroes Bootleg Edition
- 2.5 City of Villains Pre-Order
- 2.6 City of Villains
- 2.7 City of Villains Collector's DVD Edition
- 2.8 City of Heroes Value Pak
- 2.9 Good Versus Evil Edition (First Release)
- 2.10 Good Versus Evil Edition (Second Release)
- 2.11 City of Heroes (Jewel Case)
- 2.12 City of Heroes Game Card
- 2.13 Mac Special Edition
- 2.14 Architect Edition
- 2.15 Going Rogue Digital Prepurchase
- 2.16 Going Rogue GameStop Pre-Order
- 2.17 Going Rogue
- 2.18 City of Heroes Freedom
- 3 European Releases
- 3.1 City of Heroes Deluxe
- 3.2 City of Villains
- 3.3 City of Villains Collector's DVD Edition
- 3.4 Good Versus Evil Combined Edition
- 3.5 GvE Combined Edition with Bonus Time Card
- 3.6 GvE Combined Edition Starter Pack
- 3.7 Mac Special Edition
- 3.8 Architect Edition
- 3.9 Going Rogue Digital Prepurchase
- 3.10 Going Rogue GameStop Pre-Order
- 3.11 Going Rogue
- 3.12 City of Heroes Freedom
- 4 Asian Releases
- 5 See Also
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
 City of Heroes Pre-OrderRelease Date: February 9, 2004Game 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. |
 City of HeroesRelease Date: April 28, 2004Game 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. |
 City of Heroes Collector's DVD EditionRelease Date: November 9, 2004Game 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. |
 City of Heroes Bootleg EditionRelease Date: After March 22, 2005Game 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. |
 City of Villains Pre-OrderRelease Date: August 15, 2005Game 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. |
 City of VillainsRelease Date: October 31, 2005Game Version: Issue 6 This game was the first "expanshalone" (stand-alone expansion) release that could be played either with or without City of Heroes. |
 City of Villains Collector's DVD EditionRelease Date: October 31, 2005Game 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. |
 City of Heroes Value PakRelease Date: March 22, 2006Game Version: Issue 6 This was a special combined repackaging of City of Heroes and City of Villains with some bonus physical items. |
 Good Versus Evil Edition (First Release)Release Date: September 26, 2006Game 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. |
 Good Versus Evil Edition (Second Release)Release Date: April 3, 2007Game 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. |
 City of Heroes (Jewel Case)Release Date: After March 6, 2008Game Version: Issue 11 This was a budget packaged version released to stores that filled the gap between the Good Versus Evil and Architect editions. |
 City of Heroes Game CardRelease Date: Beginning July 26, 2008Game 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 EditionRelease Date: January 7, 2009Game 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. |
 Architect EditionRelease Date: April 14, 2009Game 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. |
 Going Rogue Digital PrepurchaseRelease Date: March 2, 2010Game Version: N/A Going Rogue was first available for digital prepurchase through the NCsoft store and guaranteed early access to two powers sets. |
Going Rogue GameStop Pre-OrderRelease Date: May 28, 2010Game Version: N/A Going Rogue was also available for pre-order exclusively through GameStop with special bonus physical and in-game items. |
Going RogueRelease Date: August 17, 2010Game 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. |
 City of Heroes FreedomRelease Date: September 27, 2011Game Version: Issue 21
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European Releases
 City of Heroes DeluxeRelease Date: February 4, 2005Game 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. |
 City of VillainsRelease Date: October 31, 2005Game Version: Issue 6 This game was the first "expanshalone" (stand-alone expansion) release that could be played either with or without City of Heroes. |
 City of Villains Collector's DVD EditionRelease Date: October 31, 2005Game 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. |
 Good Versus Evil Combined EditionRelease Date: September 29, 2006Game 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. |
 GvE Combined Edition with Bonus Time CardRelease Date: July 27, 2007Game Version: Issue 7 The Good Versus Evil Combined Edition was later repackaged with an additional fifteen days of game time. |
 GvE Combined Edition Starter PackRelease Date: May 16, 2008Game Version: Issue 7 The Good Versus Evil Combined Edition Starter Pack was a special trial version that was available across Europe. |
Mac Special EditionRelease Date: January 7, 2009Game 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. |
Architect EditionRelease Date: April 14, 2009Game 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. |
Going Rogue Digital PrepurchaseRelease Date: March 2, 2010Game Version: N/A Going Rogue was first available for digital prepurchase through the NCsoft store and guaranteed early access to two powers sets. |
Going Rogue GameStop Pre-OrderRelease Date: May 28, 2010Game 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. |
Going RogueRelease Date: August 17, 2010Game 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. |
City of Heroes FreedomRelease Date: September 27, 2011Game Version: Issue 21
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Asian Releases
 City of Hero
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. |
