Pre-Purchases and Downloading

V-L-A-D

I have a question about the pre purchase that is killing me all the time. If I pre purchase a digital edition, I'll be able to download the game 3 days before the 3 day headstart that's ok. But if I pre purchase a physical copy? Will I just need to install the game, or do I still need to download it? Or if I form the question other way: What does the physical copy CD contents?

Kabaal

Same as with any other game it contains the bulk of the files but you'll likely have to download whatever patches made between the discs being manufactured and the launch date. But, you might not recieve the disc until the day before launch or on launch day.

st4t1ck

Originally posted by vlad013

I have a question about the pre purchase that is killing me all the time. If I pre purchase a digital edition, I'll be able to download the game 3 days before the 3 day headstart that's ok. But if I pre purchase a physical copy? Will I just need to install the game, or do I still need to download it? Or if I form the question other way: What does the physical copy CD contents?

from what i read the cd contents are an installer, so most of the info is probabbly on the disc, but you will more then likely have to do some heavy patching when launch comes around

LIOKI

Classicstar

Pre-Purchase you get a code that give you acces to beta and 3day headstart and then dl the game and start early, there will be no differents with digital purchase only that you get your code at the retailer one gets it via digitalshop, retail gets in a box from retailer and type code when you can and start:)

Dont worry you have your code on time maybe even early then digital buyers who knows?

V-L-A-D

Ok. I think that's it. Thanks for your help!

Brozzy

 

How does physical Pre-Purchase work?

Physical Pre-Purchase for Guild Wars 2 is only available at select retailers. The details of how this will work will differ slightly depending on which edition customers purchase and where they purchase it.

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  Standard Edition (North America)—Customers will buy the Standard Edition Pre-Purchase box and receive a Pre-Purchase serial code. They will then go to https://register.guildwars2.com and follow the on-screen instructions to create a Guild Wars 2 account and apply the serial code, which will give them access to Beta Weekend Events, the Hero's Band digital item, and three-day Headstart Access to the final game. WhenGuild Wars 2 launches, customers will need to return to the retailer with proof of purchase to receive the full Standard Edition box and retail serial code. They will need to apply this retail serial code to their Guild Wars 2 account within five days to continue playing without interruption.
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  Standard Edition (Europe)—Customers will buy the Standard Edition Pre-Purchase box and receive their serial code. This is the only serial code customers will receive and will grant access to the Beta Weekend Events, three-day Headstart Access, the Hero's Band digital item, and full access to the final live game. Customers will not need to return to retail to receive another serial code.
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  Collector's Edition (North America and Europe)—Customers will buy the Collector's Edition Pre-Purchase box and receive a Pre-Purchase serial code. They will then go to https://register.guildwars2.com and follow the on-screen instructions to create a Guild Wars 2 account and apply the serial code, which will give them access to Beta Weekend Events and three-day Headstart Access to the final game. When Guild Wars 2launches, customers will need to return to their retailer with proof of purchase to receive the full Collector's Edition box with physical items and retail serial code. They will need to apply this retail serial code to their Guild Wars 2 account within five days to continue playing without interruption.

Raekon

Originally posted by vlad013

I have a question about the pre purchase that is killing me all the time. If I pre purchase a digital edition, I'll be able to download the game 3 days before the 3 day headstart that's ok. But if I pre purchase a physical copy? Will I just need to install the game, or do I still need to download it? Or if I form the question other way: What does the physical copy CD contents?

Amazon in Germany informed me today that they have a extra standard edition which includes the 3 days headstart, a ring in game item and the access to all the betas.

At the 10 april they will send me a code so I can download the game and be ready for the beta weekends and when the game is out they will send me the box.

I would suggest you to do the same cause in my case it costs 49€ which is 30€ cheaper than the digital deluxe version from the ANet site.

Warlyx

Digital version is going to be cheaper than pre-purchased box?

Quenchster

Originally posted by Skuall

Digital version is going to be cheaper than pre-purchased box?

Probably not, unless you are getting it from Amazon and bought the faster shipping over the free shipping.