So I was one of those guys that went into the store to book my copy of D3 CE as soon as it was announced. Does anyone know if there will be a general client download available? Or will I have to buy an online copy* to be able to play minute 1 of the servers going live?
*I will not be buying another copy. That's just crazy!
I assume that this would work even if you didn't pre-purchase. I used it to install my d3 beta client way back when (this is a link to the launch client)
Well I'm 99% sure once you install it you attach it to your account which will then open up the digital download, but I don't think there's any way to get your hands on the digital copy early. It's part of the price of the CE or any other boxed edition...you get the sweet physical copy but you have to wait at least long enough to drive home from the store and install it. At most you're a couple hours or so behind people who digital pre-ordered and stay up to play the instant the servers unlock. I think if you can afford the CE it's more than worth those 2 hours though.
Well I'm 99% sure once you install it you attach it to your account which will then open up the digital download, but I don't think there's any way to get your hands on the digital copy early. It's part of the price of the CE or any other boxed edition...you get the sweet physical copy but you have to wait at least long enough to drive home from the store and install it. At most you're a couple hours or so behind people who digital pre-ordered and stay up to play the instant the servers unlock. I think if you can afford the CE it's more than worth those 2 hours though.
I have a digital version for free from wow as well as a CE pre-order purchased. I'm relatively sure you can just use the link I provided you with to pre-load. Then, once you're at home, you can add your key to your account and presto.
Yeah I was just thinking about that, you definitely should be able to have it installed, but will still need to go grab the box to attach the actual game key to your account. Saves you that agonizingly long install time though.
*I will not be buying another copy. That's just crazy!
I assume that this would work even if you didn't pre-purchase. I used it to install my d3 beta client way back when (this is a link to the launch client)
I have a digital version for free from wow as well as a CE pre-order purchased. I'm relatively sure you can just use the link I provided you with to pre-load. Then, once you're at home, you can add your key to your account and presto.
No problem bud