Guild Wars 2 pre-purchase live

NCsoft have announced that the UK pre-purchase plans for the highly anticipated {Guild Wars 2} that is coming out sometime later this year have kicked off. The game will be available in three versions for pre-order as detailed below:

The Standard/Digital Edition:

- {Guild Wars 2} serial code (to activate the game at launch).
- Guaranteed access to {Guild Wars 2} beta events.
- Three day ‘headstart' access to {Guild Wars 2} at launch.
- Exclusive ‘Hero's Band' in-game item.

The Digital Deluxe Edition:
Includes the digital features of the Standard Edition (as above) plus five in-game items, including a Mistfire Wolf that will fight alongside players and a miniature Rytlock who will accompany them on their travels through Tyria.

The Collector's Edition:
For the complete {Guild Wars 2} experience, the Collector's Edition includes all of the contents found within the Standard Edition and Digital Deluxe editions, plus:

A 25 centimetre hand-painted Rytlock Brimstone statue wielding a flaming sword.
- 112 page Making of {Guild Wars 2} hardback book.
- Best of {Guild Wars 2} Soundtrack CD.
- A custom art frame complete with portfolio and five {Guild Wars 2} art prints.
- Collectible Metal Box.

The Collector's Edition costs £129.99, Deluxe £64.99 and Standard Edition £49.99 SRP.

And as of today these pre-order deals are live. We are still waiting on final word as far as the launch goes, however...