Official Site:Â Vanguard: Saga of Heroes (Wikipedia)
Studio:Â Sigil Games/Sony Online Entertainment
Launch Date:Â January 30, 2007
Sunset Date:Â July 31, 2014
Genre: Retro Fantasy Sandpark
Business Model:Â F2P (Optional Sub, Cash Shop)
Platform: PC
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