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[Update]: Star Wars: The Old Republic Editions Detailed
[Update]: Electronic Arts and BioWare have confirmed details regarding Star Wars: The Old Republic's three different game editions, as well as a limited supply of pre-orders which allow you to play the game early.
The game comes in three flavors:
Standard Edition ($59.99) (physical copies can be pre-ordered at regular stores, but the digital pre-order is an Origin exclusive)
- The game
- Pre-order Bonus: Early access to the game and a color stone that changes your lightsaber blade color and blaster bolts in the game
- 30 days of game time
Digital Deluxe Edition ($79.99) (digital-only version available exclusively via Origin)
- The game
- Pre-order Bonus: Early access to the game and a color stone that changes your lightsaber blade color and blaster bolts in the game
- 30 days of game time
- In-game Items:
- Flare Gun: Fires flares into the air
- Training Droid: Hovers at your side for combat assistance
- HoloDancer: Project your own holographic dancer
- HoloCam: Keep visual records of in-game adventures
- STAP (Single Trooper Aerial Platform): Sleek and unique in-game vehicle
Limited Collector's Edition ($149.99) (only available in physical form)
- The game
- Pre-order Bonus: Early access to the game and a color stone that changes your lightsaber blade color and blaster bolts in the game
- 30 days of game time
- In-game Items:
- Flare Gun: Fires flares into the air
- Training Droid: Hovers at your side for combat assistance
- HoloDancer: Project your own holographic dancer
- HoloCam: Keep visual records of in-game adventures
- STAP (Single Trooper Aerial Platform): Sleek and unique in-game vehicle
- Collector's Edition Exclusives:
- The Journal of Master Gnost-Dural: 111 pages of notes and sketches by the revered Jedi Master from the early years of the Great Hyperspace War between the Galactic Republic and the Sith Empire
- Features never-before-seen artwork and all-new information
- Darth Malgus statue: The villainous Darth Malgus comes to life with this exclusive nine-inch collectible statue from Gentle Giant studios
- The Old Republic Galaxy Map: 14 x 20 in. at-a-glance look at the known galaxy
- Security Authentication Key Fob: Keep your Lightsaber and credits safe with this custom Security Authentication Key Fob for your game account
- Music of Star Wars: The Old Republic CD: Seventeen orchestral music tracks from The Old Republic
- Collectible metal case for the game
- Collector's Edition Exclusive In-game Items:
- Exclusive Mouse Droid: A faithful droid to join you on your adventures
- Exclusive Collector’s Edition Store: Unique in-game store with a dynamic array of items to assist you from your humble beginnings through your journey to become a galactic legend
For more info on the different versions, pre-order bonuses, and how to redeem your pre-order code (doing so queues you up for the game's early access period and they are limited, so don't delay!), check out BioWare's website.
No official release dates for the game or the early access period have been announced.
[Thanks to reader HappyCamper07 for the news tip!]
[Original Story]: A rumor has popped up that publisher EA will soon start taking pre-orders for Star Wars: The Old Republic over its Origin download service, as well as details regarding the game's Collector's Edition.
Kotaku says that a few European online retailers have posted info on the the game's Collector's Edition (listed below), but these listings have since been taken down. The price is apparently $175 for the limited edition. A source says that EA will take pre-orders starting on Thursday, July 21, for both the regular and Collector's editions, with an overall cap of 500,000 pre-orders, although only the first 50,000 will be guaranteed (the rest go on a waiting list).
Given the tight timeline listed by the rumor, we should know pretty quickly if it's legit.
Despite these rumblings, the game still does not have an official release date.
Rumored Star Wars: The Old Republic Collector's Edition
- Darth Malgus statue designed by Gentle Giant
- Star Wars: The Old Republic game disks in collectible metal case
- The Journal of Master Gnost-Dural annotate by Satele Shan
- Old Republic galaxy map
- Custom Security Authentication Key
- Exclusive Music of Star Wars: The Old Republic CD
- High Quality Collector's Edition Box
Included with that are 7 digital items:
- Flare Gun: Fires flares into the air
- Training Droid: Hovers at your side for combat assistance
- HoloDancer: Project your own holographic dancer
- HoloCam: Keep visual records of in-game adventures
- STAP: Sleek and unique in-game vehicle
- Exclusive Mouse Droid: Spunky droid to join your adventures
- Exclusive Collector's Edition Store: Unique in-game vendor with a dynamic assortment of items
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