Hey guys, is it true that Scopely is locking out F2P players from finishing Spider society showcase, and Peni Parker event unlock will arrive after the showcase is over?

If its true, then Scopely needs to add some more days to the Showcase event, they said its intended that F2P should be able to finish the Story and Challenge difficulty - which is impossible without Peni. OFC there is still the option that Scopely is nothing but bunch of liars...