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Elder Scrolls Online: Preorders Open On Official & Other Retail Sites
SBFord
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Preorders for Bethesda's Elder Scrolls Online have finally opened. According to the ESO site, a digital standard edition of the game can be purchased for $59.99, the Imperial digital edition for $79.99.
Both editions include five days of early access and 30 days game time. The Imperial edition also allows players to game as an Imperial, includes a mount, pet, a pair of rings, the ability to "transmog" into Imperial armor and gives players an Imperial crafting set.
What is the Explorer’s Pack?
If players pre-purchase the game through The Elder Scrolls Online Store (https
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The ability for the player's characters to join any alliance, no matter which race you choose
The Scuttler , a tiny but loyal vanity pet
Four bonus treasure maps that will lead the player to loot*** When players pre-purchase through The Elder Scrolls Online Store, the Explorer's Pack will automatically be added to their account. If they pre-order the game through a participating retailer, closer to launch they'll be provided with a code they can redeem after registering an account at https
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Grab your copy on the Elder Scrolls Online site.
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So they are already opening up their cash shop, e.g., an extra $20 will get you an extra race, a mount, and other virtual items.
#1. Buy our game: $59.99.
#2. Pay our monthly fee: $14.99. ($164.89 per year - didn't include the free month)
On top of the above, they will still have a cash shop.
NO THANKS, E$O
Lets get it right, you are paying 20 dollars extra for all the imperial perks and the rings and pet.
My SWTOR referral link for those wanting to give the game a try. (Newbies get a welcome package while returning players get a few account upgrades to help with their preferred status.)
https://www.ashesofcreation.com/ref/Callaron/
Standard 75.02 $$ Digital 109.13 $$
some one will explain me this ?
Don't forget an account wide mount. (and a nice one at that)
Blizzard usually charges 25$ for those.
So no, not such a bad deal at all - but do keep on fixating on the race.
My SWTOR referral link for those wanting to give the game a try. (Newbies get a welcome package while returning players get a few account upgrades to help with their preferred status.)
https://www.ashesofcreation.com/ref/Callaron/
Hell hath no fury like an MMORPG player scorned.
so if they throw in a sparkly pony with each cash shop purchase over $20 then thats okay
You must be pretty deluded to see preorder bonuses as the start of a cash shop.
Guess that is what you must expect of the internet these days...
I think your 'E$O' word play could end up being the theme for the year.
instead of crying why not read and compare each package and what it entails?..
<.<
warcraft,lotro and all the others that have microtransactions not to mention different editions.no different than any other company really.although I agree its not nice in any game but these days its part of life.
Has absolutely nothing to do with a cash shop, many games do Digital Deluxe editions with extra perks in, its not something unique to ESO, and no there has been no cash shop announced. typical overreaction and lack of knowledge about mmo launches.
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NDA still in place, but you can pre order.
And their charging for one of the things a lot of people have been rather critical about, races being locked to faction. The other stuff is rather trivial and no different than any other pre order, but allowing you to play any race in any faction only if you pre order is pretty cruddy.
They're charging for something people have been stating they wanted from the get go.
Something tells me that this is something you'll be able to pay extra for after the game launches, like a name change or server transfer.
Just sounds greedy to me.
Standard or Imperial?
Edit: Imperial.
I'm asking why Europeans must pay more ? as if we have better salary here than people in USA.. my native country 250 $ average salary where I'm now 450 euro average.
Oh man... This is harsh... I feel bad for the EU guys out there... I never did get this Euro = USD philosophy. Seems they are taking a page out of Steam's book.
What are your other Hobbies?
Gaming is Dirt Cheap compared to this...