Long Answer you will need CoV if you want any of the following:
To create a villain character (obvious I know )
To build a base for your character(s)
To enter anyone else's base -- including your SG
Basically bases are completely off limits to anyone without a CoV key reg'd to their account. If you're in a SG and a base has been built, you will never see it without a CoV key. That part really sucks, but that's how it is
Updates, graphics tweaks, and pvp zones are across the board and do not require seperate CoV purchase.
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Short answer: no.
Long Answer you will need CoV if you want any of the following:
Basically bases are completely off limits to anyone without a CoV key reg'd to their account.
If you're in a SG and a base has been built, you will never see it without a CoV key.
That part really sucks, but that's how it is
Updates, graphics tweaks, and pvp zones are across the board and do not require seperate CoV purchase.
Hoope that helps!