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Details On Playing Guild Wars 2 Early & Collector's Edition
NCsoft is giving Guild Wars 2 fans ways to experience the game early – including a three-day head-start via its own pre-purchase program.
Starting April 10 you can pre-purchase the standard ($59.99), Digital Deluxe ($79.99), or Collector's Edition ($149.99) of the game. This will garner you a three-day headstart on everyone else when the game launches, invites to all-beta weekend events, and an exclusive Hero's Band (which confers various power boosts).
Even if you pre-order the game instead of pre-purchasing it, NCsoft is still giving you a one day head-start before the game officially launches sometime in 2012.
The Guild Wars 2 Collector's Edition (above) includes:
- The game in a collectible metal box
- Hand-painted, 10-inch statue of the bestial warrior Rytlock Brimstone wielding his signature flaming sword
- A custom frame and five stunning Guild Wars 2 art prints from world-renowned artists
- 112-page Making of Guild Wars 2 hardback book
- Best of Guild Wars 2 soundtrack CD by award-winning composer Jeremy Soule
- Five in-game items, including a Mistfire Wolf that will fight alongside players and a miniature Rytlock who will accompany them on their travels through Tyria
The Digital Deluxe Edition Includes:
- The game
- Summon Mistfire Wolf elite skill
- Rytlock miniature
- A Golem Banker for five days
- Chalice of Glory for one-time use
- Tome of Influence for one-time use to give your guild more influence
For more on the game, be sure to check out Phil's latest preview.
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