Perfect World Entertainment and Cryptic Studios, in conjunction with Wizards of the Coast, are proud to announce that Neverwinter and Star Trek Online, under license from ViacomCBS Consumer Products, have joined forces to support global relief efforts for those in need.
Starting today, adventurers and captains alike can visit Groupees.com/PlayForACause to purchase in-game items and help those affected by these uncertain times. 100% of Perfect World Entertainment and Cryptic Studios’ proceeds will be split between two non-profit organizations who provide millions around the world with counseling and health/educational services. This includes Pop Culture Hero Coalition, an anti-bully organization led by Deep Space Nine and Star Trek Online’s very own Chase Masterson, and United Way, a global non-profit focused on providing every person with education, health and financial stability.
Below are the lists of Groupees bundles available for both Neverwinter and Star Trek Online. The promotion includes two tiers for each game priced at USD $2 and $10 (Please note: electronic payment options are global and international customers will have options for payment in local currency based on then current exchange rates). Quantities for some items are limited and may sell out quickly.
Neverwinter
Available for all platforms (PC, Xbox One, PlayStation®4)
- Tier 1 – $2.00 USD
- Blue Companion Choice Pack: Users will choose between the Cambion Magus and Astral Deva.
- Tier 2 – $10.00 USD
- Dragonborn Race Pack
- Users who purchase this tier will automatically be granted items from Tier 1
Star Trek Online
Available for all platforms (PC, Xbox One, PlayStation®4)
- Tier 1 – $2.00 USD
- Heroic Risian Caracal Pet
- Heroic Tribble
- Title: Heroic
- Tier 2 – $10.00 USD
- Somerville Intel Science Vessel T6
- Batlh Intel Science Vessel T6
- 1 Fleet Module
- Users who purchase this tier will automatically be granted items from Tier 1
Founded in 2013, Pop Culture Hero Coalition is the first 501c-3 non-profit to use relatable stories from TV, comics, and film to develop crucial mental health skills, including those necessary for resilience, empathy, anger management, conflict resolution, violence prevention, addiction, and harmful relationships. The organization’s programs also work to end bullying in all its forms, including racism, misogyny, LGBTQI+bullying, cyberbullying, and other forms of injustice. The Heroic Journey at Home program is available internationally in four languages for children, teens, and parents struggling with the emotional and psychological impacts of isolation during COVID-19. For more info, please see PopCultureHero.org or follow on social media @SuperheroIRL.
United Way Bay Area (UWBA) fights for financial stability and equal opportunity for residents in eight Bay Area counties. UWBA takes an innovative, holistic approach to ending the cycle of poverty through advocacy and programs that support all ages—providing free access to family support, financial and career coaching, job opportunities and basic needs. UWBA is an affiliate of United Way Worldwide, the world’s largest privately funded nonprofit. We’re engaged in nearly 1,800 communities across more than 40 countries and territories worldwide to create sustainable solutions to the challenges facing our communities. United Way partners include global, national and local businesses, nonprofits, government, civic and faith-based organizations, along with educators, labor leaders, health providers, senior citizens, students and more.
Neverwinter is a free-to-play action MMORPG that features fast-paced combat and epic dungeons. Players explore the vast city of Neverwinter and its surrounding countryside, learning the vivid history of the iconic city in the Forgotten Realms and battling its many enemies. Neverwinter is available on PC and is free to play digitally on Xbox One (with Xbox Live Gold*) and PlayStation®4 (PlayStation®Plus not required). On Xbox, Xbox Live Gold membership (sold separately) required.
