Since it's not even on the test server, we're purely speculating. But this seems like this could be overkill. CoH is becoming less and less dangerous, but more and more of a grind. We die less, but forward progress to new content and powers becomes slower and slower.
Assuming CoH and CoV will be co-playable in PvP, it also appears this inspiration will shake up the Controller class. Emphasis on control will drop, and damage-dealing Pets will be an even bigger draw than they already are. Mind, Ice, and Earth could be even more scarce than they are currently.