Update 3: Added a twitter news section soon with important tweets pertaining to pre-order!
Update 2: A little more information can be found in the
new FAQ EME just released. Basically, all I see of note is that it seems to insinuiate that retail copies of the game may have different bonuses than the digital ones.
They keep mentioning some TBD horse! Haha.
Update 1: At this point, none of the physical retailers have the Retail CE version available for purchase. :(
Pre-Order Details
TERA is now available for pre-order from the
En Masse Store! Check out the options available for pre-order!
En Masse/Frogster Store Digital Standard Edition
[NA Pre-Order] - $49.99
[EU Pre-Order] - €49.95
- White stallion mount
- Early access to beta test
- Early name reservation
- Start playing before launch
- Level 35 Seren’s Sand Ring - increases attack and max MP
- Level 10 City Wheel Earring - increases defense and max HP
- 30 days of free in-game time (37 days EU)
Digital Collector's Edition
[NA Pre-Order] - $59.99
[EU Pre-Order] - €59.95
- Regal Frostlion Mount
- Level 15 Velik's Bloodstone Necklace - increases damage and attack speed
- Level 40 Shakan's Bloodstone Necklace - increases damage and attack speed
- White stallion mount
- Early access to beta test
- Early name reservation
- Start playing before launch
- Level 35 Seren’s Sand Ring - increases attack and max MP
- Level 10 City Wheel Earring - increases defense and max HP
- 30 days of free in-game time (37 days EU)
Retail Collector's Edition
[NA Pre-Order] - $79.99
[EU Pre-Order unknown]
- Regal Frostlion Mount
- Level 15 Velik's Bloodstone Necklace - increases damage and attack speed
- Level 40 Shakan's Bloodstone Necklace - increases damage and attack speed
- White stallion mount
- Early access to beta test
- Early name reservation
- Start playing before launch
- Level 35 Seren’s Sand Ring - increases attack and max MP
- Level 10 City Wheel Earring - increases defense and max HP
- Letter of Marque
- Federation Issued Compass
- Cloth Map of TERA
- Valkyon Federation Handbook
- Original Soundtrack
- 30 days of free in-game time(37 days EU)
Sadly, pricing in the EU is exactly the same as the NA region. This means that the Standard Edition's €49.95 price tag actually amounts to $65 making it more expensive for Europeans.
Pre-Order In-Game Items Details
Many in-game items are available for players who pre-order. Check out all of the in-game pre-order item information below.
White Stallion Mount
- Exclusive to all who pre-order.
City Wheel Earring
- Exclusive to all who pre-order.
- Level 10+, Defense +7, Balance +3, Max HP +178
Seren's Sand Ring
- Exclusive to all who pre-order.
- Level 35+, Attack +57, Damage +30, Max MP +82
Regal Frostlion Mount
- Exclusive to those who pre-order a physical or digital collector's edition.
Velik's Bloodstone Necklace
- Exclusive to those who pre-order a physical or digital collector's edition.
- Level 15+, Attack +21, Damage +8, Max MP +70, Attack Speed +4%
Shakan's Bloodstone Necklace
- Exclusive to those who pre-order a physical or digital collector's edition.
- Level 40+, Attack +91, Damage +59, Max MP +143, Attack Speed +6%
Beta Schedule
In addition, En Masse Entertainment
released their beta schedule.
There will be five, two day closed beta periods, one open beta, and a head start period for players who pre-order the game. Players who pre-order the game will also have the ability to retain their closed beta characters for the duration of the closed beta period.
Signing up for the beta gets you a chance to be randomly selected to participate and the only way to definitely play in all beta events is to pre-order.
Have a look at the schedule and En Masse's official announcement below.
- Closed Beta Test 1: February 10 – 12
- Closed Beta Test 2: February 24 – 26
- Closed Beta Test 3: March 9 – 11
- Closed Beta Test 4: March 23 – 25
- Closed Beta Test 5: April 6 – 8
- Open Beta Test: April 19 – 22
- Head Start: April 28 – May 1
En Masse's
official announcement on the schedule:
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We will be hosting five closed beta tests for TERA starting February 10, each lasting about 60 hours. Those who have signed up for beta have a chance to be randomly selected to participate in single events. Players who pre-order TERA will gain access to all five closed beta tests and be allowed to retain their characters and their progress for the duration of the closed beta period.
TERA's open beta test starting on April 19 will be open to all who sign up. Finally, the Head Start is an event exclusively for players who pre-order TERA , taking place the weekend before TERA's launch on May 1. There will be no non-disclosure agreement (NDA) during any of these events so feel free to screenshot, film, and write about your experiences and share them with your friends and guildmates!
The EME team answered a few useful questions about the beta/per-order period! I've gathered them below, just PM me if you think I missed something big!
@Shablewski asked:
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@TERAonline when will we be billed for pre-ordering the digital collectors edition? #TERA
Answered:
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@Shablevski You will be charged for the client up front for $59.99. Nothing else will be billed until your 30 days are up #TERA
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@clockworkfaerie asked:
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@TERAonline Where can I pre-order the Collector's edition with physical items? None of the stores on the website are offering it.
Answered:
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@clockworkfaerie We are working with retailers and will provide more details when we have them. #TERA
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@ThrangisTheRed asked:
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@TERAonline does pre-ordering a physical copy of the game provide Beta access?
Answered:
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@ThrangisTheRed Yes the physical pre-order as beta access. #TERA
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@jessetrevor asked:
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@TERAonline @Palandiell wait, so, open beta characters wont be wiped between OB and launch?
Answered:
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@jessetrevor @Palandiell Correct no wipe is planned after open beta. It is a beta so it could change but we will let you know. #TERA
(wow, imo.)
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@Manic33 asked:
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@TERAonline If we pre order at Gamestop will we still be able to be in the betas and get the extra items?
Answered:
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@Manic33 Pre-ordering from retail partners or En Masse store will grant full beta access and items. Mounts will be different per retailer.
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