The day that most Star Wars fans have been waiting for is inching closer. Today EA revealed some more juicy bits regarding The Old Republic, including ‘Beta Test Weekends’, Pre-Orders and the intend to launch holiday 2011.
EA and BioWare have been rather quiet about what is actually going on with Star Wars The Old Republic. In a press release this morning, the publisher revealed that a closed beta will be starting this September, you can sign up here.
Additionally, EA passed along that the game is planned to be one of the biggest launches this holiday and that pre-orders have opened at ‘participating retailers’. The digital version is exclusive to EA’s new online platform – Origin.
Besides getting early access to the game by pre-ordering it, EA will also include some goodies when buying The Star Wars: The Old Republic Collector’s Edition, Digital Deluxe Edition.
* Star Wars: The Old Republic Collector’s Edition — The Collector’s Edition includes a host of virtual in-game and physical items for the ultimate Star Wars fan. Physical items include a Darth Malgus Statue from Gentle Giant, the journal of Jedi Master Gnost Dural from Chronicle Books, The Music of The Old Republic soundtrack, a security key and a map of the in-game Star Wars galaxy. Virtual items include a Flare Gun, Training Droid, personal HoloDancer, HoloCam, the STAP vehicle and access to the Collector’s Store, an in-game store with new in-game items exclusively for owners of the Collector’s Edition. The Collector’s Edition will also include 30 days of game time and has an MSRP of $149.99 (USD) at participating retailers.
* Star Wars: The Old Republic Digital Deluxe Edition — The Digital Deluxe Edition has an MSRP of $79.99 (USD) and includes 30 days of game time and five virtual items, including the Flare Gun, Training Droid, personal HoloDancer, HoloCam and the STAP vehicle.
* Star Wars: The Old Republic Standard Edition — The base edition of the game is available at retailers and online for an MSRP of $59.99 (USD) and includes 30 days of game time.
