Guild Wars 2 pre-purchase details announced

Things are just getting more and more exciting for Guild Wars 2 fans. Since ArenaNet's blog post confirming a 2012 launch, things seem to be warming up: We've had a press beta, an intensely busy beta signup period, the promise of another late March beta, and now an announcement about Guild Wars 2 pre-purchase. NCsoft sent out a press release today with some juicy details regarding the game's Collector's Edition and the benefits of purchasing early.

From April 10th onward, pre-purchasers of any of the editions (Collector's, Digital Deluxe, or Standard) will be guaranteed access into beta weekend events and a three-day head start for launch, which is awesome if you want to reserve a cool name so you're not stuck with being xLegolasXx. An additional benefit to any pre-purchase is the somewhat mysterious Hero's Band, which will apparently give characters a variety of power boosts to speed them on their way.

The Collector's Edition is going to cost you $149.99, but ArenaNet certainly seems to be providing bang for your buck: a 10-inch statue of the iconic Rytlock Brimstone and his sword Sohothin, a custom frame with five Guild Wars 2 art prints, a book on the making of Guild Wars 2, a soundtrack CD, and five in-game items (including a mini Rytlock), all of which should make this a pretty tempting order for super fans of the game. The Digital Deluxe pre-purchase is only going to run you $79.99, and the Standard Edition will be $59.99 -- again, any three of those will secure you the Hero's Band, a place in beta events, and a three-day head start. Pre-ordering Guild Wars 2 from select retailers will reserve you a copy of the game at launch and entitle you to a one-day head start.

[Source: NCsoft press release]

TH

I'm planning to get either Deluxe or Standard edition. Not a fan of all statues etc. All depends on how much money i will have
Anyone else is planning to pre-order?

P.S. Hidden i was first

Wyxz wrote:I'm planning to get either Deluxe or Standard edition. Not a fan of all statues etc. All depends on how much money i will have
Anyone else is planning to pre-order?

P.S. Hidden i was first

It was the same time according to site clock... and I don't care.

Mine had more info either way

TH

You are abusing your powers! j/k

Anyway so anyone else plan to pre-order?

TheHidden01 wrote:

Wyxz wrote:I'm planning to get either Deluxe or Standard edition. Not a fan of all statues etc. All depends on how much money i will have
Anyone else is planning to pre-order?

P.S. Hidden i was first

It was the same time according to site clock... and I don't care.

Mine had more info either way

TH

Yup I will.

TH