Spending a bit more cash on your Star Wars the Old Republic isn’t such a bad idea, not when it can boost your cosmetic prowess. In a blog post over the weekend, BioWare detailed the in-game items that will come with the Digital Deluxe and Collector’s Editions, which are the more expensive pre-order options for the upcoming MMO.
Digital Deluxe Edition owners will receive clever doodads that inject more fun to intergalactic adventures.
- Flare Gun. The Flare Gun is a small cosmetic device that allows you to fire a particle flare high into the sky above your character’s head.
- Training Droid. A small but advanced piece of machinery, the Training Droid will hover by your side as you explore the galaxy. The Training Droid will also serve you in combat, marking your target with a particle effect that clearly identifies them as an enemy.
- HoloDancer. The HoloDancer allows you to take the party with you in your travels and can be deployed at almost any time by activating the HoloDancer and targeting the ground near your character.
- HoloCam. The HoloCam lets your character take high-resolution images of the countless wonders that they will discover on their journey across the galaxy.
- STAP. The STAP, or Single Trooper Aerial Platform, is a custom-skinned vehicle that you will be able to acquire at no cost to you. The vehicle itself will become available once your character gains the ability to pilot vehicles.
The more prestigious Collector’s Edition owners, meanwhile, get all the item perks above plus two more – a robotic rodent pet and exclusive access to an appearance customization shop.
- Mouse Droid. This mouse droid, custom-skinned for Collector’s Edition owners, serves as a faithful pet that will follow you as you make your way across the galaxy.
- Collector’s Edition Store. At launch the Collector’s Edition Store will be available to those who have the Collector’s Edition of The Old Republic, and will feature items found nowhere else in the game! The Collector’s Edition will be stocked with exclusive social items for yourself, and unique appearances for your companion. The store will also have regular updates to give players incentive to keep coming back.
We’re still awaiting confirmation on what we need to buy at the Collector’s Edition Store – we could be buy with Star Wars Credits or real cash – but the idea of a VIP concierge should appeal to elite fans who want to set themselves apart from the huddling masses.