Core game on sale still!
There is a difference between the base game and the f2p versions. Some people might want a second account for storage or something, and need the paid access, but not necessarily need the expansion.
https://help.guildwars2.com/entries/95982157-Account-types-Free-Core-HoT
I’m a Moose, a ginger moose even.
While the core game is Play for Free, it does have a number of slightly inconvenient restrictions. There is still box stock of the original game out there, NCSOFT/ANet isn’t going to buy back old inventory.
Now of course if players buying these versions want to upgrade later, those people will end up spending more. If a player wants other accounts to say milk the login award, provide additional storage via “loot” characters, etc.
We are heroes. This is what we do!
RIP City of Heroes
RIP City of Heroes