Guild Wars Collector’s Edition Announced

ArenaNet’s official Guild Wars website has been updated with an announcement that a Collector’s Edition of the game will be available in North America on the day of release. The full announcement:

Guild Wars North American Collector’s Edition Announced

A special North American Collector’s Edition of Guild Warsâ„¢ will be available on the date of the game’s release — April 28th. The North American Collector’s Edition will include the following:

• Guild Wars The Game
• Guild Wars Music Sound Track CD
• Guild Wars Full-color hardcover Art Book
• Speakeasy; Teamspeakâ„¢ – 3 Months of FREE Service
• Guild Wars Logitechâ„¢ Headset
• Exclusive In-game Item, the (Divine Aura)

Only an elite few gain the attention and favor of the gods, but those who do receive a celestial gift a Divine Aura, a glowing visible token of their god’s blessing. When players purchase the Collector’s Edition of Guild Wars, each of their characters will receive this unique in-game item. Characters who equip the item are surrounded by a unique aura determined by the god who has bestowed it, and the item itself has a shape and color distinctive to that specific god. Once blessed by the gods, Divine Aura stays with a character; it cannot be traded or given to others.

The suggested retail price for the Collector’s Edition is $79.99. Contents and pricing may vary outside of North America.

Please Note: Information about international versions of a Guild Wars Collector’s Edition will be provided as details become available. Pricing and contents may vary.