Bundling of DW

[crazyguy]

No more hitting the refresh button until thursday [:D] Now I can sleep again [>:]

[J HG T]

ORIGINAL: Erik Rutins

Hi Everyone,

Here's the plan:

We are in final QA, so barring any critical issues, Return of the Shakturi should release by this Thursday.

Thank you very much! That's the only thing I really needed to know. Haven't played DW for about a week now since I finished my latest game. Didn't want to start a new one when the expansion was so close.

[Tophat1815]

ORIGINAL: Erik Rutins

Hi Everyone,

Here's the plan:

We are in final QA, so barring any critical issues, Return of the Shakturi should release by this Thursday. It will be priced at $24.99 for the Download and requires the original Distant Worlds.

We will also have a bundle where if you buy Distant Worlds and Return of the Shakturi together, you get a 20% discount on Return of the Shakturi, making it $19.99. With the current sale price on Distant Worlds, this is an oustanding package for the amount of gameplay you get.

We will also make that bundle pricing available to existing customers for the first two weeks after release. That means that for everyone, the starting price of Return of the Shakturi will be $19.99. This way if you already own DW, you can get Return of the Shakturi at the bundle price as if you were buying the package now. After that initial period, the non-bundle price of Return of the Shakturi will return the standard $24.99 level and after the Holiday Sale, the price of DW will return to its normal level too. The next few weeks will definitely be the best time to buy in, both for existing customers and those who are thinking about jumping in.

Regards,

- Erik

Whooohoo! under $20 for this expansion! It'll be a great break between bouts of War In The East! Thanks![;)]

[Igard]

Long time no see, Tophat1812. [;)]

$19.99 = £12.67 at the current rate. Great news that's superb value. Bravo guys.

[Argien]

This way if you already own DW, you can get Return of the Shakturi at the bundle price as if you were buying the package now.

Having bought DW less than 2 weeks ago, I have to say : you guys rock !

PS: first post, hi folks

[ehsumrell1]

Welcome to the Distant Worlds Forums Argien. Enjoy the game!

[Argien]

ORIGINAL: ehsumrell1

Welcome to the Distant Worlds Forums Argien. Enjoy the game!

Thanks. And don't worry, I'm enjoying it.

As I've had quite some free time recently, I think I must have played over 10 hours a day for the past 2 weeks. So yeah, I really love this game

I'm glad to know the expansion will come out soon, I was waiting for it before starting a new game.

[WoodMan]

Wow, thats great value, when I first read it I didn't notice the $ sign I assumed £ [:D] but convert those $ into £ and thats an amazing price!!!

Cheers Erik, Eliott & Co

[martok]

ORIGINAL: Erik Rutins

Hi Everyone,

Here's the plan:

We are in final QA, so barring any critical issues, Return of the Shakturi should release by this Thursday. It will be priced at $24.99 for the Download and requires the original Distant Worlds.

We will also have a bundle where if you buy Distant Worlds and Return of the Shakturi together, you get a 20% discount on Return of the Shakturi, making it $19.99. With the current sale price on Distant Worlds, this is an oustanding package for the amount of gameplay you get.

We will also make that bundle pricing available to existing customers for the first two weeks after release. That means that for everyone, the starting price of Return of the Shakturi will be $19.99. This way if you already own DW, you can get Return of the Shakturi at the bundle price as if you were buying the package now. After that initial period, the non-bundle price of Return of the Shakturi will return the standard $24.99 level and after the Holiday Sale, the price of DW will return to its normal level too. The next few weeks will definitely be the best time to buy in, both for existing customers and those who are thinking about jumping in.

Regards,

- Erik

Very good news, indeed! Thanks Erik. [:)]

[yoshino]

Thanks Erik.
Almost certainly I will buy the expansion at the day one.

[Eldiora]

Thanks Erik, this is fantasting news, Im looking forward to Thursday alot. Thats an awesome deal for this expansion.

[wozza]

What time will this be released. It is Thursday morning here and Wednesday night at Matrix HQ. A midnight release perhaps?

[Erik Rutins]

Most likely Thursday afternoon US Eastern time.

[Hawawaa]

Thank you! BUYING NOW![:D]

I mean on Thursday! [:'(]

[Xkill]

Wow, looks like i've lost some action around here...

Been looking at the expansion-related threads, the expansion looks great! And for only $19,99? Save a copy for me!
[:D]

[dawilko]

Can't wait, very keen!

[ASHBERY76]

I did not see anything about a bundle price when I ordered.

[wozza]

ORIGINAL: ASHBERY76

I did not see anything about a bundle price when I ordered.

I didn't either. I just assume it was included in the individual pricing.

[Erik Rutins]

Correct - the pricing right now is that the expansion is at the bundle discount price and the original game is on sale. Once the sale price ends and the promo period with the lower base price for the expansion ends, then there will be a bundle that allows the expansion to be purchased together with the base game at a discount.

Purchasing now with both the initial promo price and the holiday sale, you can get both for less money than the bundle will be later on.

Regards,

- Erik