Guild Wars 2 Collector’s Ed., pre-purchase offer detailed

Fans eager to toss a wad of cash NCsoft’s way for Guild Wars 2 will want to hear about the publisher’s pre-purchase plan — it grants access to all beta weekend events, a three-day head start at launch, and an exclusive in-game Hero’s Band that comes with power boosts.

This offer applies to all three versions of the game and kicks off on April 10. A mere pre-order, on the other hand, gives a one-day head start. The Guild Wars 2 Collector’s Edition ($149.99) includes a 10-inch statue of Rytlock Brimstone, five art prints, a 112-page “Making of” hardback book, a “Best of” soundtrack, and five digital items shown in the attached image.

For those not so into Guild Wars 2, there’s also a $79.99 Digital Deluxe copy and a standard $59.99 version.