Bioware has announced three editions for Star Wars: The Old Republic ranging from the standard $60 fare to the extravagant $150 awesome edition. The middle option is an digital version and exclusive to EA’s Origins service.
The standard edition comes with TOR and 30 days of free online time. For $10 more, the digital release gives you five items: the Flare Gun, Training Droid, personal HoloDancer, HoloCam, and STAP vehicle. The extravagant $150 Collector’s Edition includes a Darth Malgus statue, a journal of Jedi Master Gnost Dural, a soundtrack CD, security key, and a map to the galaxy. In addition to the virtual items from the digital copy, access to the Collector’s Store, and in-game store exclusive for owning the Collector’s Edition.
Pre-ordering TOR from Origin gives you early access to the game along with an in-game color stone for your weapon. The developer will also open “beta test weekends” in September offering limited time, closed beta access. Ray Muzyka seems excited about the release of Star Wars: The Old Republic, “Our teams at BioWare and EA, along with our partners at LucasArts, are laser-focused on creating a high quality game, but just as importantly, they are resolute in delivering a high quality service. We are taking all of the necessary steps to make sure The Old Republic has a thriving community built on a stable online foundation from day one, including limiting supply at launch to ensure that players easily transition into the servers. So whether you’re waiting to join the Empire or the Republic, pre-order now to ensure you can enter the galaxy at launch!”
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