Guild Wars 2

Thanks Anet for this Moved. Although price is a bit high but as a veteran i will be there : )

however another question i want to ask is. did HOT release any Hard copy? i prefer a hard copy can keep. (all GW-GW2 copy is on my bookshelves )

also recording on “Guild Wars 2: Heart of Thorns edition before Guild Wars 2: Heart of Thorns‘ launch, we will add one additional character slot to your Guild Wars 2 account.”

meaning if hard copy release it won’t have extra slot?

I have most of my GW2 related stuff together on a shelf; the books, the 4 campaigns for GW1 as physical copies, the beta-weekend disc case, and the GW2 physical disc case. (Sadly I never got a hold of a Rytlock, the shipping was just far too much to get it to Canada)

Question being, can I expect a physical copy of ‘Heart of Thorns’? In Canada?
I’m sure it’s the last thing on people’s minds but it would be nice to add to my shelf.

“Q: Will this expansion only be available digitally, or will there be a boxed edition as well?
A: Both. Once Guild Wars 2: Heart of Thorns is available, you’ll be able to buy it digitally or get boxed editions at retail stores.”

https://help.guildwars2.com/entries/105801626-Guild-Wars-2-Heart-of-Thorns-FAQ

Ahh, thanks man! Must have scrolled past that.
I guess it’ll just be up to my specific retailer if it’s available or not.
I hope I don’t have to take the train to Toronto just to get a copy like I did for GG:Xrd.

Will there be any boxed editions of the expansion ?

I definitely want to pick up a Collector’s Edition with an Art Book if it comes out.

I’m not sure there will be a boxed edition, or at least a boxed Collector’s Edition. Now that they’re selling pre-orders on it, we have all-digital Standard, Deluxe, and Ultimate tiers, without a physical or Collector’s one in sight.

They could still do a boxed release, but the problem with doing a Collector’s Edition is that some people are going to buy the Ultimate ($100) right away because they want the biggest version, and then find themselves in a pickle if Anet announces a boxed Collector’s Edition for $150 or whatever. Cue mass refund requests and order-switching.

I mean, they could still do that, but it would a pretty boneheaded move due to all of the customer service calls they’d have to deal with. There could be a “Heroic Edition” or something down the line, like they did with the base game, but it would be silly to burn that initial purchase hype and then announce the REAL ultimate edition a month later.

Would like an answer to this as well.

Not a huge credit-card user and an option to buy a physical copy for my shelf would be MUCH preferred if made available.

Totally agree, I will totally be buying the $100 one but I’d really like a physical box.

Boxed Editions are also nice as you can put the box on display !!

I want a boxed edition too because I want to use my Best Buy store credit card to purchase the expansion.

I have to buy the expansion for multiple active accounts (one for NA and one for EU). Right now, I only have enough room on my Bank of America account to purchase one digital copy. I can’t use my Best Buy store card to buy the digital version. This sucks!

EDIT: I’m also going to add that I get more rewards with my Best Buy store card. That’s why I prefer to buy HoT straight from Best Buy itself. I hope Anet releases a boxed version.

I’m buying the expansion regardless but I’d also like to hear a definite yay or nay on this. I had my hopes for a physical CE.

I think there should be:

https://help.guildwars2.com/entries/94582027-Heart-of-Thorns-Pre-Purchase-FAQ

Can I pre-purchase through my favorite retailer?
Yes. Starting on June 23, 2015, you’ll be able to pre-purchase boxed and digital editions of Guild Wars 2: Heart of Thorns from our official retail partners. You may also be able to pre-order through retailers, but there is no official pre-order program and pre-purchasing is the only way to receive the benefits of our pre-purchase program, including access to all of the Beta Weekend Events.
Note that the Ultimate edition is only available for purchase in-game and via buy.guildwars2.com. Additionally, there won’t be an option to upgrade to the Ultimate edition later if you decide to purchase the Standard or Deluxe edition.

Thanks for the link.

“Is there a physical collector’s edition planned for Guild Wars 2: Heart of Thorns?

There are no plans for a physical collector’s edition for Guild Wars 2: Heart of Thorns. Heart of Thorns will be offered in Standard, Deluxe, and Ultimate Editions (all of which are available for pre-purchase and include digital in-game bonuses only). "

-sad trombone noise-

Oh well. ^^>

Shifu.4321:

Can I pre-purchase through my favorite retailer?
Yes. Starting on June 23, 2015, you’ll be able to pre-purchase boxed and digital editions of Guild Wars 2: Heart of Thorns from our official retail partners…

Awesome sauce! I didn’t this this bit of info earlier. Thanks for the info!

Now I’ll be able to buy two expansions at the same time with my Best Buy card instead of buying each xpac on my BoA card a month or two apart. That makes things alot easier.

Regina Buenaobra.6193:

There is no boxed Ultimate Edition version of the game and no other editions of the game being offered beyond what you see on buy.guildwars2.com.

We have an FAQ that covers this and other questions you may have: https://help.guildwars2.com/entries/94582027-Heart-of-Thorns-Pre-Purchase-FAQ

Well your FAQS are pretty useless since the answer seems to get changed.

I really prefer physical copies instead of boring digital ones. It sucks that people like me will miss the title and Beta-access just because we’d rather have physical copy instead.

I’d like clarification about physical copy pre-ordering, since the FAQ seems to be little out of date.

@Regina: Just want to put my 2 pence in. Prices are grand, no problems there. In game items seem cool. Very disappointed that there is a physical collectors edition, but I can understand you probably have financial reasons for not being able to do one. Also quite disappointed that I can’t buy an Ultimate Edition from a retailer. My partner and I would both be buying the Ultimate if we could get a physical box. We liked boxed games. And Books. We’re old fashioned. So we will probably only be buying the Standard Edition.
Feel like this prepurchase scheme may have been rushed through to gather some revenue and could have been thought out better to include the desires of more players. Saying that unfortunately makes me sound entitled like those who are currently moaning about prices and packages… What can ya do….

Kapina.9012:

I really prefer physical copies instead of boring digital ones. It sucks that people like me will miss the title and Beta-access just because we’d rather have physical copy instead.

I’d like clarification about physical copy pre-ordering, since the FAQ seems to be little out of date.

You’re not going to miss the title and beta access.

It says in the FAQ and has been quoted in this topic that boxed copies will be available for pre-purchase from the 23rd of June. That’s next Tuesday, 6 days time.

They’re not going to bring the expansion out before then and I’d be surprised if they even have a beta before then. Therefore it’s still in the pre-purchase period and you’ll get the same things as everyone else.

Meh, what a disapointment.
It`s not like there was a demand for boxed editions in general.

I am sorry. Who didn`t want a cool wooden box like you gave out on the community events?
A cool T-shirt? A little figurine? An Artbook? A simple map?

Seriously. Maybe it isn`t as profitable, but it is very good marketing.

I am seriously not ready to spend up to 100€ just for digital stuff. Digital stuff which is really only “nice to have” and the only one worth having should have been in the expansion already: The Character Slot for which I am certainly not paying 25€ more.

Sure the digital stuff is “nice”, even it banks on group mentality for the Guild Hall decoration and the other things are just “okay” and allready showing the future of the gemstore, which is just scary. Not in a good way…

Combine that with the forced core game I am not seeing the value here on the digital market. Money I would have spend on the physical market right away, though.
btw. 4000Gems? What a joke. Courency you create youself? Thats like giving someone a gift card: “here, buy yourself something nice.”
How is that Ultimate?

Regina Buenaobra.6193:

There is no boxed Ultimate Edition version of the game and no other editions of the game being offered beyond what you see on buy.guildwars2.com.

We have an FAQ that covers this and other questions you may have: https://help.guildwars2.com/entries/94582027-Heart-of-Thorns-Pre-Purchase-FAQ

The link doesn`t work for me. It seems to be bound to some account.

If there wont be any boxed editions i hope the merchandice will be expanded in the near future. Would very much want to buy the new soundtrack on cd, Art Book and a Statue (rev Rytlock for example). I love rl solid collectors items.

I have no qualms over the costing of the expansion and if it comes to it I will purchase the ultimate edition without a doubt after having played this game since release.

However, I’m slightly concerned about the lack of physical edition. On my shelf in my room I have GW Prophecies, Factions, Nightftall, EoTN and Guild Wars 2 next to all of my favourite classic Nintendo games.

Is there really going to be no physical edition or will we see it announced in the near future?

I plan to purchase the digital ultimate edition but I’d just like clarification on a physical copy release and when/if it will come.

Same here. I want the collector’s edition (maybe with a figure of caithe? or better logan ^^ )

They write FAQS for a reason. There will be boxed copies of the standard and deluxe versions available starting June 23rd. The ultimate edition is only available via digital download.

https://help.guildwars2.com/entries/94582027?utm_source=newsletter_gw2&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=hot-pre-purchase_us_06162015

Will Heart of Thorns be available at other retail stores such as Amazon, Gamestop, Bestbuy, etc?

Haleth.7543:

Will Heart of Thorns be available at other retail stores such as Amazon, Gamestop, Bestbuy, etc?

https://help.guildwars2.com/entries/94582027-Heart-of-Thorns-Pre-Purchase-FAQ

Can I pre-purchase through my favorite retailer?

Yes. Starting on June 23, 2015, you’ll be able to pre-purchase boxed and digital editions of Guild Wars 2: Heart of Thorns from our official retail partners. You may also be able to pre-order through retailers, but there is no official pre-order program and pre-purchasing is the only way to receive the benefits of our pre-purchase program, including access to all of the Beta Weekend Events.

Note that the Ultimate edition is only available for purchase in-game and via buy.guildwars2.com. Additionally, there won’t be an option to upgrade to the Ultimate edition later if you decide to purchase the Standard or Deluxe edition.

PLEASE if ther is no physical copy im probalably not playing cause i dont have a credit card to buy stuff on the internet, theres probly another way but… i dont seem to care enough to bother figuring it out, soooo if i cant buy it at the store im not buying it at all…

CZaR.8935:

PLEASE if ther is no physical copy im probalably not playing cause i dont have a credit card to buy stuff on the internet, theres probly another way but… i dont seem to care enough to bother figuring it out, soooo if i cant buy it at the store im not buying it at all…

Anet is currently using Paypal services. Paypal is international and accept debit payment.

Paypal all the way, you can add funds from your bank or credit card if you do get one in future, it is also the safest way to pay on the internet imo.

Plus, if you really wanted, you could go to your local walgreens/walmart/corner store/ etc etc and buy a prepaid visa for online shopping.. I think they even sell paypal money packs everywhere as well.. That’s what I used to do as a YUNG gamer.
-Only down side is the like $5 cost of the card or whatever

like i said…. if i cant pick it up after work on my way home i wont bother, if i gotta go to the bank to open some watever account or credit nonsense, i wont bother, if i cant add the box to my collection of games on my shelf, i definetly wont bother, and if i gotta bother to bother i probably wont bother, cause 50bucks for not much isnt worth me getting bothered. the only thing im gonna do is let a net know i cant be bothered

Well, it did say that they’ll be selling it through Best Buy, GameStop, and one other place that I don’t recall. You can’t get the most expensive version that way, but the other two are supposed to be there as of sometime before the end of this month.

(They gave a date, but I don’t recall what it was.)

If you wait, you might miss a beta event that won’t have much more than what we’ve seen before. So, no real harm in waiting for a bit and then seeing if any stores near you have it for prepurchase.

You can pick up a boxed copy of the Standard or Deluxe edition of Heart of Thorns at authorized retailers starting June 23rd.

You can read more about pre-purchasing HoT in the HoT FAQ accessed through the ‘Support’ link above/below.

Good luck.

Inculpatus cedo.9234:

You can pick up a boxed copy of the Standard or Deluxe edition of Heart of Thorns at authorized retailers starting June 23rd.

You can read more about pre-purchasing HoT in the HoT FAQ accessed through the ‘Support’ link above/below.

Good luck.

Thanks you just made my day^^

Q: Will this expansion only be available digitally, or will there be a boxed edition as well?
A: Both. Once Guild Wars 2: Heart of Thorns is available, you’ll be able to buy it digitally or get boxed editions at retail stores.

Looks like Czar Yzara is coming back to tyria once the game comes out
(hope they wont edit the FAQ on me again xp)

Hey guys, I know A.Net mentioned that there will be both digital and physical copies of HoT available, but I can’t find any further information on this. I plan on purchasing the Ultimate Edition, but I want to get the physical copy of HoT. Is there any way I can do this? I’d even be willing to pay a little extra more for a physical copy of the expansion itself, but I also want all the benefits that come with the Ultimate Edition. I’m just not willing to spend $99 + $50 for a physical copy if I can’t get the Ultimate Edition with a physical copy.

So basically, my question is this: does anyone know if/how/where I can pre-order a physical version of the expansion, but still get the benefits of the Ultimate Edition without having to buy the two separate? GW2 is pretty much my favorite MMO at this point, so I’d absolutely LOVE to have a physical version of HoT if possible.

Thanks ahead of time for any responses.

Ultimate is available online only not physically.

Physical copies are essentially Standard copies, IIRc. You would have to buy two.

The Ultimate edition will not be available via physical copy:

https://help.guildwars2.com/entries/94582027-Heart-of-Thorns-Pre-Purchase-FAQ

Note that the Ultimate edition is only available for purchase in-game and via buy.guildwars2.com. Additionally, there won’t be an option to upgrade to the Ultimate edition later if you decide to purchase the Standard or Deluxe edition.

You will be able to buy Standard or Deluxe through retailers June 23rd. From the same link above:

Can I pre-purchase through my favorite retailer?

Yes. Starting on June 23, 2015, you’ll be able to pre-purchase boxed and digital editions of Guild Wars 2: Heart of Thorns from our official retail partners. You may also be able to pre-order through retailers, but there is no official pre-order program and pre-purchasing is the only way to receive the benefits of our pre-purchase program, including access to all of the Beta Weekend Events.

Also note, there is no option to upgrade to the Ultimate version if you buy Standard or Deluxe.

Crap, that’s unfortunate. Oh well, I may just buy a physical copy down the road if I can find one for a good deal, just to have for the collection.

Anyways, thanks for the responses guys

At my retailer, there’s only a physical copy of the basic package. When inquired, they answered that no physical copies of deluxe or Ultimate packages exist.

Hi All,

Okay I’m confused- is it available from RETAIL stores?
HOT Deulxe Editions:
http://uk.mmoga.net/Guild-Wars-2/Guild-Wars-2-Key/Guild-Wars-2-Heart-of-Thorns-Addon-Deluxe-Edition.html – Price: £ 54.43 (was) £ 47.17 [NOW !] (Stock: AVAILABLE – Shipping now?)

ANET Price: £59.99

Normal Add on Edition
http://uk.mmoga.net/Guild-Wars-2/Guild-Wars-2-Key/Guild-Wars-2-Heart-of-Thorns-Addon.html?ref=392¤cy=GBP – Price £31.20 (was) £29.03 [NOW!]

ANET PRice: £34.99

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Guild-Wars-Heart-Thorns-Purchase/dp/B010023XAQ/ref=sr_1_3?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1434720472&sr=1-3&keywords=guild+wars+2+heart+of+thorns £28.74

Seems like to me a 20% off rate is across the board from retail locations giving the same code?

Thanks

Those may, or may not, be Pre-purchase Editions. Make sure you read the fine print.

Good luck.

For example Polish Official Retailer (gram.pl) sell basic version for 169pln which is equal to 41€.

Inculpatus cedo.9234:

Those may, or may not, be Pre-purchase Editions. Make sure you read the fine print.

Good luck.

Did you look at the links?

They are the pre-purchase versions.

I wouldent trust that site at all. We got no information on physical copies being released

Linken.6345:

I wouldent trust that site at all. We got no information on physical copies being released

Yes we did, it’s in their FAQ

https://help.guildwars2.com/entries/94582027-Heart-of-Thorns-Pre-Purchase-FAQ

Standard and Deluxe editions will be available in retail stores starting June 23rd. They have a list of official retailers on the FAQ as well.

Is that a rumor or did Anet buff veteran accounts with a free GW2 pass?

I’m 100% okay with this as a resolution, its effectively (pricewise) the same as handing out sale-price GW2 accounts, the base game can have ads for HoT plastered all over to advertise to new players that we give the codes to.

Until you see the description change on the pre-purchase page, this rumor has no basis in reality.

Hello its a simple question will i be able to go to the store and buy a boxed version of hot expansion ?

Yes, starting on June 23rd, from authorized retailers. =)

(Note: The Ultimate edition is only available through ArenaNet – in-game or from buy.guildwars2.com)

Good luck.

Inculpatus cedo.9234:

Yes, starting on June 23rd, from authorized retailers. =)

(Note: The Ultimate edition is only available through ArenaNet – in-game or from buy.guildwars2.com)

Good luck.

Where are you getting your information? It’s been confirmed that there will be no versions of HoT beyond what is offered.

https://forum-en.gw2archive.eu/forum/game/hot/Boxed-Editions