I have been playing Guild Wars since the original games, and I have been collecting the boxes and soundtracks ever since.
I’m sure hope there will be a boxed version of PoF, however I have not seen anything confirming/denying this.
The main question is:
Is there/will there be a way to pre-purchase a retail/box copy of PoF in order to attain the in-game pre-purchase awards, and will it be just the basic expansion, or is there/will there be a standard/deluxe/ultimate edition?
According the FAQ, it doesn’t look like there are any physical copies to be had. All the retailers I checked (so far) are only selling Digital Downloads. I saw nothing about Pre-purchase offers; anything purchased (ordered) now won’t be charged until release day.
Thus, if you want the Pre-Purchase goodies, it looks like the safest bet is to order from ArenaNet.
It would be nice if those who ordered the ultimate edition can make a special request for a box to be sent to them so that they can add it to the collection as some people like to display them in there game room when streaming or displaying it as a fan of the series.
Thanks for reminding me that Anet likes to have separate FAQs for their expansions/games.
FAQ says:
“Q: Will Path of Fire only be available digitally, or will there be a boxed edition as well?
A: Path of Fire is available primarily as a digital download. Please visit our official site for a full list of the available editions and exclusive bonus items, or click here to find other official retailers."
I checked, there will be boxed (Australia has EB Games and JB Hi-Fi listed for a retail location, and beside the selection is digital downloads for only EB Games.)
So I think yes, they do have physical, but not doing a pre-purchase/order/deluxe version.
Well, I did check all (physical) Retailers on the list, and none had anything but Digital Downloads (including the Deluxe Edition), if they offered it at all (some didn’t), even though they were listed as physical retailers.
You will have to check your retailers, as I am not in Australia.
Good luck.
Edit: This may change closer to launch, or after launch.
Thanks for reminding me that Anet likes to have separate FAQs for their expansions/games.
FAQ says:
“Q: Will Path of Fire only be available digitally, or will there be a boxed edition as well?
A: Path of Fire is available primarily as a digital download. Please visit our official site for a full list of the available editions and exclusive bonus items, or click here to find other official retailers."
I checked, there will be boxed (Australia has EB Games and JB Hi-Fi listed for a retail location, and beside the selection is digital downloads for only EB Games.)
So I think yes, they do have physical, but not doing a pre-purchase/order/deluxe version.
:(
That site is outdated (meant to be for heart of thorns)
Don’t forget that PoF hasn’t actually been released yet. All that’s available at the moment is pre-purchase.
It might be that they’re only offering pre-purchase on digital copies, and boxed copies will be available from 22nd September (the release date) onwards. Although what I’ve seen in all the other topics about this is that boxed copies will not be available at all.
Danielle Aurorel, Dear Dragon We Got Your Cookies [Nom], Desolation (EU).
Why get a box anymore? As soon as you log onto any game for the first time you have to download quite a lot of updates anyway or even the vast majority of the game as the box only gives you the key. Anymore I just buy it online (already pre-purchased it:) ) and save a PDF copy of the receipt with the key on it. I do back ups of my hard drive often and this way I will always have it available just in case there is a problem and the key and info is needed for support.
Why get a box anymore? As soon as you log onto any game for the first time you have to download quite a lot of updates anyway or even the vast majority of the game as the box only gives you the key. Anymore I just buy it online (already pre-purchased it:) ) and save a PDF copy of the receipt with the key on it. I do back ups of my hard drive often and this way I will always have it available just in case there is a problem and the key and info is needed for support.
People like to collect the boxes just to have a lot really don’t care that you still need to do a massive download even if you have a box. People love to purchase the box and have it out on display in their game room or in their living room. Its a collection thing I use to collect my favorite video games as well but with a lot of things going to just digital that option has gotten a lot harder.
“My potions are too strong for you, traveler.”
Potion Sella
Thanks for reminding me that Anet likes to have separate FAQs for their expansions/games.
FAQ says:
“Q: Will Path of Fire only be available digitally, or will there be a boxed edition as well?
A: Path of Fire is available primarily as a digital download. Please visit our official site for a full list of the available editions and exclusive bonus items, or click here to find other official retailers."
I checked, there will be boxed (Australia has EB Games and JB Hi-Fi listed for a retail location, and beside the selection is digital downloads for only EB Games.)
So I think yes, they do have physical, but not doing a pre-purchase/order/deluxe version.
:(
That site is outdated (meant to be for heart of thorns)
Not out-dated, it’s the new FAQ for Path of Fire.
Unless you mean the list of Official Retailers; no idea if that would change with PoF, it’s possible.
Would be nice if Anet can confirm straight answer about box version of Path of Fire…or they are waiting with straight answer about box version release until hype about new expansion will slow down and ppl will get calm.Until then it is better bussiness for Anet that ppl are hyped and buying digital version to not miss anything until official realease in september.For us who wants box version to our collection,we should wait…I dont think Anet forget about ppl who are going and buying games/expansions in store,so many of them.Would be great to own original box of PoF in our rooms…
