Get City of Heroes for $1.99 in August

Yesterday, we reminded City of Heroes fans that time is running out for those hoping to get a free peek at the game before its F2P relaunch later this year, as the existing free trial program is due for a dismantle. But according to a press release issued today, Paragon Studios has another way for frugal superheroes to suit up in their favorite spandex:

Later this week, [Paragon] will be bringing players a very special Declaration of Freedom sale. This limited time offer will bring the base price of City of Heroes to $1.99 on the official NCsoft online store. [As i]f the price drop weren't enough, the purchase will give all active subscribers access to 400 Paragon Points per month, which can be redeemed when City of Heroes Freedom launches.

Unlike many other CoH digital codes, this one cannot be applied to an existing account, so players should banish thoughts of haxing this deal for piles of easy Paragon Points. Of course, it's never been a better time to create a new account or get into the game ahead of the free-to-play conversion, since subscribers are already accruing points!

The sale kicks off on August 17th at 9 a.m. EDT, and you've got until August 30th at 3 a.m. EDT to take advantage of it.