ArenaNet has announced that Guild Wars 2 pre-orders go on sale April 10th with a myriad of bonuses. The pre-orders come in three flavors – Digital Edition, Digital Deluxe and Collector’s Edition.

The Standard Edition ($59.99) is your base game and as is the case with all three, you’ll gain access to the upcoming Guild Wars 2 beta weekend events, three days of early access and a Hero’s Band in-game item, which provides a variety of stat enhancements. The Digital Deluxe ($79.99) version includes a number of additional in-game items, while the Collector’s Edition ($149.99) contains those items plus a few other hard items such as a 10-inch Rytlock figurine, a 112 page Making of Guild Wars 2 book and more.

Pre-orders will be available starting April 10th. Check out the official press release after the break and visit the Guild Wars 2 website for more.

NCsoft® Reveals Pre-Purchase Program Details for Guild Wars 2® – the Most Anticipated Game of 2012

Guaranteed Access to All Beta Weekend Events with Pre-Purchase of Collector’s, Digital Deluxe and Standard Editions

SEATTLE, WA – March 13, 2012 – NCsoft, the world’s premier publisher and developer of massively multiplayer online games (MMOs), today revealed the Pre-Purchase program for Guild Wars 2 , the most anticipated online role-playing game scheduled for release in 2012. Starting April 10, players who pre-purchase the Guild Wars 2 Collector’s, Digital Deluxe, or Standard Editions will receive guaranteed entry into all beta weekend events and a three-day headstart prior to launch, giving them the opportunity to be among the first to secure their character and guild names. As a bonus, players who pre-purchase any edition will also receive an exclusive Hero’s Band, which will provide their characters with a broad range of power boosts as they venture into the world of Tyria in Guild Wars 2.

The Guild Wars 2 Collector’s Edition offers fans an unparalleled collection of physical content that goes beyond the game. The centerpiece of the Collector’s Edition is a detailed, hand-painted 10-inch statue of the bestial warrior Rytlock Brimstone wielding his signature flaming sword. Along with the Rytlock statue, players will receive a custom frame along with five stunning Guild Wars 2 art prints from world-renowned artists, a 112-page Making of Guild Wars 2 hardback book, a Best of Guild Wars 2 Soundtrack CD by award-winning composer Jeremy Soule, and 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 Guild Wars 2 Collector’s Edition will retail at $149.99 MSRP, the Digital Deluxe at $79.99 MSRP and the Standard Edition at $59.99 MSRP. Players may also pre-order Guild Wars 2 at select retailers, allowing them to reserve their copy of the game at launch. Players who pre-order Guild Wars 2 will receive a one-day headstart prior to launch.

For additional information on the pre-purchase program or Guild Wars 2, visit www.GuildWars2.com.

About NCsoft

NCsoft, headquartered in Seoul, Korea, is the world's premier publisher and developer of massively multiplayer online games, including the critically acclaimed Aion®, Lineage®, Guild Wars® and City of Heroes® franchises. Announced in August 2011, WildStar™ is the newest MMO being developed by internal team Carbine Studios. NCsoft West is a division of NCsoft that holds operating responsibilities for North America, Europe, South America, and Australia/New Zealand. More information can be found at www.ncsoft.com.

About Guild Wars 2

Guild Wars 2™ is a visually stunning MMO that will offer players the epic grandeur of a massive role playing environment combined with innovative combat mechanics, dynamic events, and customized personal storytelling. Building on the success of Guild Wars , NCsoft and game developer ArenaNet are creating an MMO that lets gamers play the way they want, while at the same time retaining the no-subscription-fee business model that made the original Guild Wars so popular.

For more information about Guild Wars 2, visit www.GuildWars2.com.

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