First off, welcome back.
Secondly, there are no plans that have been announced for CoX2.
Secondly, Champions Online is most definitely NOT CoX2. Made by Cryptic, yes, but definitely not CoX2. And, just so you know, Cryptic is no longer associated with CoX except the engine that they built and the logo on the splash screen.
We do have something in the pipeline though: Going Rogue. This will be a new, paid expansion for the game. We don't know too many details about it, but the expansion seems to allow you to explore Praetorian Earth, which is the place where Tyrant (the evil version of Statesman) comes from. It's going to allow for side switching, and introduces an alignment system-type-thingy.
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Might as well also mention that they have at least Power Color Customization (sp?) in the works. And I swear I remember seeing mentioned somewhere something about a graphics update. If im wrong someone will correct me shortly.
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In some ways i think that Going Rogue will effectively be CoX2. By the time GR comes out i expect there will have been significant upgrades to the game's appearance and features. Next issue will be adding power color customization, something that has been asked for since launch, and we already have the mission architect. There are a bunch of other upgrades and additions that i suspect may be coming by the release of GR, but i won't speculate on which will make it until i see more announcements.
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Even the EQ2 team says they regret calling their game Everquest 2. 
Although, as far as MMO sequels go, they did the best job, IMO.
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No need to make a part 2 since it is constantly given new issues and boosters, imo.
The only hint we have of a next project from Paragon Studios is this job posting which contains the phrase "our next MMO". So they're definitely planning another game, but who knows if it's COH2. If they're just starting to ramp up the project, it's likely at least 3-4 years away whatever it is.
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This.
With as many updates and issues as this game is continuing to release for the current game, what could they do that would warrant a completely separate game called CoX2 that they couldn't just add as an update or expansion to this game?
New zones? New powers? New costumes? Power customization? Game mechanic? All can, have, or are in the pipeline to be done Soon(TM) with either a new issue or an expansion.
There are things that the basic framework of the game won't allow. Certain types of scripting, an entirely different combat system, etc. However, with these changes, they'd be better off calling it a new game than calling it CoH2.
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First off, welcome back.
Secondly, there are no plans that have been announced for CoX2.
Secondly, Champions Online is most definitely NOT CoX2. Made by Cryptic, yes, but definitely not CoX2. And, just so you know, Cryptic is no longer associated with CoX except the engine that they built and the logo on the splash screen.
We do have something in the pipeline though: Going Rogue. This will be a new, paid expansion for the game. We don't know too many details about it, but the expansion seems to allow you to explore Praetorian Earth, which is the place where Tyrant (the evil version of Statesman) comes from. It's going to allow for side switching, and introduces an alignment system-type-thingy.
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Note that this evil version of Statesman is different to the other evil Nazi version of Statesman, Reichsman.
There's a suspiciously large number of evil versions of Statesman.
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The only advantage I can see with making a CoX 2 is that they could get off this crappy game engine that is holding back what they can do in terms of coding and what not. Possibly move the whole game off of opengl and on to direct x so we dont have as many compatibility issues.
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Possibly move the whole game off of opengl and on to direct x so we dont have as many compatibility issues.
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3?
I know of Tyrant and Reichsman, who's the 3rd?
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3?
I know of Tyrant and Reichsman, who's the 3rd?
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Statesman.
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There will be no CoX 2 until CoX 1 graphics become badly outdated. In my opinion, this is a long way off. From reading the tech forum, it's pretty obvious that MOST people playing the game can't even play it on max settings now.
Also, on a side note, I predict that we go single server within a year or two. This statment is based only on the little voices inside my head.
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3?
I know of Tyrant and Reichsman, who's the 3rd?
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Statesman.
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Saw that one coming a full Shadow Shard away.... 
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And why would dated graphic force a CoX2?
Eve Online updated there graphic significantly at one point (raising there min. requirements). They eventually depreciated the classic version and basically required everyone to go to the new engine. Same game, not EVE 2.0.
Changing your entire graphic engine in no way what so ever requires a 2.0 version of your game.
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And why would dated graphic force a CoX2?
Eve Online updated there graphic significantly at one point (raising there min. requirements). They eventually depreciated the classic version and basically required everyone to go to the new engine. Same game, not EVE 2.0.
Changing your entire graphic engine in no way what so ever requires a 2.0 version of your game.
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MMO sequels are a bad idea. It's better to continue to expand and improve an existing game than risk splitting the player base, or worse.
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completely agree, I don't want an out right sequel after all the time I spent on my toons, UNLESS you could transfer them
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And why would dated graphic force a CoX2?
Eve Online updated there graphic significantly at one point (raising there min. requirements). They eventually depreciated the classic version and basically required everyone to go to the new engine. Same game, not EVE 2.0.
Changing your entire graphic engine in no way what so ever requires a 2.0 version of your game.
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Gahhhh!!! I can't take it!!
There = place. i.e... "over there"
Their = People/person i.e... "thier stuff"
Sorry, had to point that out.
And I believe that there is a new type of graphics engine coming with GR. Hopefully my puter won't cry with it. 
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And why would dated graphic force a CoX2?
Eve Online updated there graphic significantly at one point (raising there min. requirements). They eventually depreciated the classic version and basically required everyone to go to the new engine. Same game, not EVE 2.0.
Changing your entire graphic engine in no way what so ever requires a 2.0 version of your game.
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Gahhhh!!! I can't take it!!
There = place. i.e... "over there"
Their = People/person i.e... "thier stuff"
Sorry, had to point that out.
And I believe that there is a new type of graphics engine coming with GR. Hopefully my puter won't cry with it.
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That should be "Their" not "Thier".
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I have been away from the game for some time but the one question that keeps reoccuring to me is "When is CoX2 coming out?"
Has there been any announcements or rumours over the previous 12 months that I have missed? Is CO actually CoX2? Whats the general feeling on this? After 4 or 5 years there must be something in the pipe-line?